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, 15–20 minutes by road. There's no airport shuttle bus, but the Tivat bus station (~1.4 km from the terminal) has regular Kotor-bound coaches. Podgorica Airport (TGD), Montenegro's main international gateway, is much further – the distance depends heavily on route: ~70–73 km via the old Cetinje mountain road, or ~81–90 km via the more commonly used Sozina tunnel/coastal road, typically 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. There's no direct public bus from Podgorica Airport – you'd need to change at the Podgorica bus station.
Transfer options at a glance
Both airports to Kotor Old Town
| Route | Distance | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivat Airport (TIV) → Kotor | ~8 km | 15–20 min | Pre-booked transfer €15–26; unbooked rank taxis often €35–60 – agree the price first |
| Podgorica Airport (TGD) → Kotor | ~70–90 km (route-dependent) | 1h20–1h45 (up to 2h in traffic) | Fixed private transfer/taxi rates commonly €75–90 |
| Podgorica Airport → Kotor by public transport | — | ~3h26 total | Airport→Podgorica bus station, then a separate Kotor coach (~€8) – only worth it with no luggage and time to spare |
Tivat distance/time from travelmath.com and monteguide.com; Podgorica route distances from distancefromto.net; fares from Tripadvisor's Kotor forum and taxipodgorica.com, checked 2026-07-09.
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No – Kotor is served by two nearby airports: Tivat (8 km, the closer and more commonly used one) and Podgorica (70–90 km, Montenegro's main international gateway).
About 8 km, a 15–20 minute drive – genuinely close.
It depends on the route: roughly 70–73 km via the old Cetinje mountain road, or 81–90 km via the more commonly used Sozina tunnel/coastal road – typically 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 45 by car.
Tivat has no airport bus but is close to Tivat's regular bus station; Podgorica has no direct connection at all – you'd need to change buses in the city, taking around 3.5 hours total.
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Page last fact-checked 9 July 2026.
