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TGD Podgorica Airport

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Podgorica Airport (TGD) serves Podgorica, about 9 km south of Podgorica. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATATGD
ICAOLYPG
ServesPodgorica
From centre9 km
Non-stop12
Airlines7
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica
Elevation43 m

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The airport in numbers

Podgorica Airport — facts & history

We pulled Podgorica Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.7M passengers in 2023.

Opened
1961
65 years ago
Passengers / year
1.7M
as of 2023
Elevation
43 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2005–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Podgorica Airport to Podgorica

The airport is about 9 km south of Podgorica, about 19 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail to the airports (TGD near Podgorica, TIV near Tivat/Kotor). A taxi or a pre-booked transfer; many find it easiest to rent a car.

Taxi & apps: Agree a price before setting off. The Tap Taxi app works in the bigger towns. Estimated fare to the centre: €12–€19.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~19 min€12–€19
Private transfer~19 minfixed upfront
Car rental~19 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TGD to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Cetinje28 km39 min€31–€49
Bar32 km45 min€35–€56
Budva35 km49 min€38–€61
Kotor40 km56 min€43–€69
Herceg Novi60 km83 min€64–€101
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Podgorica Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€12–€19 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Podgorica ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Podgorica Airport

Non-stop flights to about 12 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Montenegro Airlines · Ryanair · Alitalia · Austrian Airlines · Turkish Airlines · Air Serbia · Adria Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Podgorica Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Podgorica Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Podgorica shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Podgorica Airport to the centre of Podgorica?
No rail to the airports (TGD near Podgorica, TIV near Tivat/Kotor). A taxi or a pre-booked transfer; many find it easiest to rent a car. The airport is about 9 km south of Podgorica, about 19 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Podgorica Airport to Podgorica?
Roughly €12–€19 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Podgorica Airport?
Agree a price before setting off. The Tap Taxi app works in the bigger towns.
What's the cheapest way from Podgorica Airport to Podgorica?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to the airports (TGD near Podgorica, TIV near Tivat/Kotor). A taxi or a pre-booked transfer; many find it easiest to rent a car.
Can I get from Podgorica Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to the airports (TGD near Podgorica, TIV near Tivat/Kotor). A taxi or a pre-booked transfer; many find it easiest to rent a car. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Podgorica Airport?
About 12 destinations, including Belgrade, Vienna, Ljubljana, Rome. 7 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Podgorica Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Podgorica Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Podgorica Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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