Overview of the Low-Cost Airline Market in Montenegro (2026)

In 2026, Montenegro's air traffic is served by around 17 low-cost airlines. The market is clearly divided between two airports: Podgorica (TGD) handles 78% of traffic and operates year-round, serving the capital and expats. Tivat (TIV) focuses on seasonal tourism and beach holidays.

Flight prices start from €14–18 one-way (without luggage), but in the high season (May–August) costs increase significantly.

Main news 2026: In March, Wizz Air opens a full base in Podgorica. This means the launch of 14 to 20 new routes (including Poland and Hungary) and a more stable schedule.

Main Low-Cost Airlines

Wizz Air

A key player in the Montenegrin market, especially after opening the Podgorica base. Main hub — Podgorica Airport.

Destinations: Budapest, Dortmund, Memmingen, Milan, Rome. Network expansion to Eastern Europe is expected.
Features: Lowest base fares (from €14).
For expats: It is strongly recommended to join the WIZZ Discount Club. It pays off from the second trip (discount €10 per ticket and €5 for luggage).

Ryanair

Flies to both airports in the country, but with different seasonality.

Routes: London, Brussels, Polish cities (Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw) and Germany.
Frequency: 2–4 times per week.
Luggage: Rules are very strict. Only small hand luggage (40x20x25 cm) is free. Any wheeled suitcase — paid.

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish low-cost airline connecting Montenegro with Asia and the Middle East via Istanbul.

Routes: Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen), Ankara, Izmir. Flies to Podgorica and Tivat.
Prices: Usually higher than European low-cost airlines, in the range €30–50.
Note: A good alternative to Turkish Airlines if you need to get to Turkey or transfer to third countries.

easyJet and Norwegian

Primarily focused on seasonal tourism in Tivat.

easyJet: Flights from the UK (Bristol, London, Manchester) and Switzerland (Geneva).
Norwegian: Flights from Scandinavia (Oslo, Copenhagen, Helsinki). Tickets are expensive, starting from €80.

Vueling

A new player on the route. From March 2026, it launches Barcelona — Podgorica flights (2 times per week).

Seasonality and Prices

Ticket prices directly depend on tourist flow:

Low season (April–June, September–October): Optimal time for flights. Tickets are cheap, weather is comfortable.
High season (May–August): Prices are at maximum. Low-cost airlines may cost as much as regular carriers.
Winter: The number of flights to Tivat is reduced to a minimum, main activity — in Podgorica.

Booking tip: Statistics show that the cheapest departures often fall on Tuesdays and Sundays. It's better to search for tickets via aggregators (Google Flights) and buy strictly on airline websites to avoid extra luggage fees.

Logistics: Passenger Tips

Luggage: On Wizz Air and Ryanair flights, hand luggage dimensions are strictly controlled. If the bag does not fit the sizer, the gate fine can be up to €50.
Visas: Montenegro is not part of Schengen. Having a Schengen visa is not mandatory to enter the country (depends on citizenship) but may be required for transfers in Europe.
Transfer:
- From Podgorica to the center: taxi €10–15.
- From Tivat: to Budva taxi €30–40, bus — about €4–5 (stop on the highway).

For expats: If you need to fly with a lot of belongings or pets, low-cost airlines may be unprofitable due to hidden fees. In such cases, check prices with Air Serbia or Air Montenegro.

Overview of the Low-Cost Airline Market in Montenegro (2026)