Podgorica Airport TGD
Podgorica Airport TGD
Podgorica, the capital city of Montenegro in southeast Europe, has plenty to offer tourists, including outdoor activities, museums and other sightseeing, unique food and drink choices, shopping and more. For many tourists from around the world who are planning a trip to this city, the easiest way to get there will be taking a flight that arrives at Podgorica Airport.
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Podgorica Airport (TGD)
Podgorica airport is relatively small but still handles a large number of passengers and flights each year. Keep reading to learn more about the history of the airport, key facts about it and important information about the amenities that are available during your time there.
The first-ever airplane to land in Podgorica touched down in May 1928 on a runway made of grass close to where the city’s train station stands today. Regular passenger flights started in May 1930 using this runway, but they were halted after the Second World War began.
Passenger flights restarted at the runway in April 1947 and then a cargo route launched in 1957. The airport then transferred to its current site in 1961, when its asphalt runway was constructed and a terminal building constructed. The runway was refurbished and upgraded in 1977.
Montenegro’s government became the new owner of the airport in April 2003, taking over from the private company JAT Airways. This resulted in more routes being made available to and from Podgorica Airport, which helped to greatly expand its connections around the world.
In 2006, the government funded and extension renovation of the airport, including a new terminal for passengers, with the old terminal refurbished in 2009 for VIPs and other aviation.
TGD Airport Information
Podgorica Airport IATA code: TGD
Podgorica Airport ICAO code: LYPG
Owner: Government of Montenegro
Opened: 26 May 1928
Operator: Airports of Montenegro
Elevation AMSL: 141 ft / 43m
Hub for:
- Air Montenegro
Serves: Podgorica
Location: Golubovci, Montenegro
Location and Infrastructure
Podgorica Airport is located in Golubovci, approximately 12 kilometers south of Podgorica, Montenegro. The airport features a single terminal building and one runway. The terminal has 10 boarding gates, 42 check-in counters, and 6 baggage claim belts. The airport’s sole runway is 7,000 feet in length.
Facilities and Services
Podgorica Airport serves as Montenegro’s main international airport, handling over 1 million passengers annually. The airport is a hub for Montenegro Airlines, the national carrier, which offers direct and connecting flights to major European cities. Low-cost carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air also operate routes from Podgorica to additional destinations across Europe.
Passenger Traffic and Airlines
Podgorica Airport serves as Montenegro’s main international airport, handling over 1 million passengers annually. The airport is a hub for Montenegro Airlines, the national carrier, which offers direct and connecting flights to major European cities. Low-cost carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air also operate routes from Podgorica to additional destinations across Europe.
Transportation
Because the airport is somewhat small, it has limited options for making the journey to downtown Podgorica.
Airport Taxis
You can choose to either get a taxi or rent a car, and the trip should take around 25 minutes, although it might be faster when there is little traffic on the road such as a late at night, or slower if you are riding when traffic is at peak levels like rush hour.
You can expect to pay between €15 and €20 for a taxi ride from the airport to downtown, although the exact price will vary based on where you’re heading.
Airport Car Rentals
Renting a car will be much more expensive and the cost will depend on the type of car and the length of the rental.
Public Transportation
There are no public transportation options like buses or trains to get between Podgorica airport and the city, and the ridesharing service Uber also does not operate at the airport.
Airport Parking
Podgorica Airport provides both short-term and long-term parking options. The short-term parking lot is located directly in front of the terminal and charges €3 for the first 30 minutes and €1 for each additional hour. The long-term lot is within walking distance of the terminal and costs €3 per day. Disabled passengers can use the designated disabled parking spaces free of charge.
Contact
- Phone: +382 20 444 244
- web: montenegroairports.com