Kotor has no airport of its own – almost everyone arrives via Tivat, just 8 km away, though Podgorica is the other option if that's where your flight lands.
Most visitors to Kotor fly into Tivat Airport (TIV), which is genuinely close – about 8 km, roughly 12–20 minutes by road. There's no airport shuttle bus, but Tivat's bus station, a short taxi ride from the terminal, has regular Kotor-bound coaches. Podgorica Airport (TGD), Montenegro's main international gateway, is much further – the distance depends on the route: about 75 km via the old Cetinje mountain road, or roughly 80–90 km via the more commonly used Sozina tunnel and coast road, typically 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. There's no direct bus to Kotor: buses from Podgorica Airport (BTC Zeta, MS Tours, Zejdin) run to Podgorica's central bus station, where you change for a Kotor coach.
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Both airports to Kotor Old Town
| Route | Distance | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivat Airport (TIV) → Kotor | ~8 km | 12–20 min | Pre-booked transfer or taxi – there is no published taxi tariff, so agree the price before getting in |
| Podgorica Airport (TGD) → Kotor | ~75–90 km (route-dependent) | 1h20–1h45 (up to 2h in traffic) | Pre-booked private transfer or taxi at an agreed fixed price |
| Podgorica Airport → Kotor by public transport | — | ~3.5 h total | Airport bus to Podgorica bus station, then a separate Kotor coach – only worth it with light luggage and time to spare |
Tivat–Kotor distance and time from Airports of Montenegro; Podgorica Airport bus operators from the airport's own transport page; Podgorica–Kotor distances estimated by road routing, checked 2026-09-25.
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No – Kotor is served by two nearby airports: Tivat (8 km, the closer and more commonly used one) and Podgorica (75–90 km, Montenegro's main international gateway).
About 8 km, a 12–20 minute drive – genuinely close.
It depends on the route: about 75 km via the old Cetinje mountain road, or roughly 80–90 km via the more commonly used Sozina tunnel and coast road – typically 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 45 by car.
Tivat has no airport bus, but Tivat's bus station (a short taxi ride away) has regular coaches to Kotor. From Podgorica Airport, buses run to Podgorica's central bus station, where you change for a Kotor coach – around 3.5 hours in total.
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Page last fact-checked 25 September 2026.
