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TIV Tivat Airport

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Tivat Airport (TIV) serves Kotor, about 4 km southwest of Kotor. 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.

IATATIV
ICAOLYTV
ServesKotor
From centre4 km
Non-stop6
Airlines7
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica
Elevation6 m

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The airport in numbers

Tivat Airport — facts & history

We pulled Tivat Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 848,188 passengers in 2023, against a peak of 1.4M in 2019.

Opened
1957
69 years ago
Passengers / year
848,188
as of 2023
Peak traffic
1.4M
in 2019
Elevation
6 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2005–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Tivat Airport to Kotor

The airport is about 4 km southwest of Kotor, about 12 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: €7–€11.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~12 min€7–€11
Private transfer~12 minfixed upfront
Car rental~12 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TIV 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.)
Cetinje16 km33 min€19–€30
Budva16 km34 min€19–€30
Herceg Novi16 km34 min€19–€30
Podgorica44 km62 min€47–€75
Bar46 km65 min€49–€79
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Tivat Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€7–€11 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 Tivat ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Tivat Airport

Non-stop flights to about 6 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Montenegro Airlines · Ural Airlines · Air Serbia · Moskovia Airlines · Ciel Canadien · S7 Airlines · Harmony Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Tivat 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 Tivat Airport

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

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

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Airports nearby

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Same country

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Tivat Airport to the centre of Kotor?
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 4 km southwest of Kotor, about 12 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Tivat Airport to Kotor?
Roughly €7–€11 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Tivat Airport?
Agree a price before setting off. The Tap Taxi app works in the bigger towns.
What's the cheapest way from Tivat Airport to Kotor?
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 Tivat 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 Tivat Airport?
About 6 destinations, including Moscow, Belgrade, St. Petersburg, London. 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 Tivat 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 Tivat Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Tivat 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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