Montenegro: Updates
EDITION 4: AIR LINKS p32—33
MONTENEGRO AIRLINES
SCHEDULED DIRECT FLIGHTS
LONDON GATWICK – TIVAT
SUMMER 2013
Return flights will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays between May and October. There is a time difference of one hour between UK and Montenegro. Flying time eastbound is 2hr 40mn; westbound 3hr. Tivat lying on the coast offers easy access to resorts on the Boka Kotorska, Lustica peninsula and the Budva riviera.
12/5/13--9/6/13; dep LGW 12.50 arr TIV 16.30 (Fokker 100; YM 813)
dep TIV 10.10 arr LGW 12.10 (Fokker 100; YM 812)
12/6/13–15/9/13; dep LGW 14.00 arr TIV 17.40 (Fokker 100; YM 813)
dep TIV 11.15 arr LGW 13.15 (Fokker 100; YM 812)
18/9/13– October; dep LGW 13.50 arr TIV 17.30 (Fokker 100; YM 813)
dep TIV 11.10 arr TIV 13.10 (Fokker 100; YM 812)
Exact timings should obviously be checked prior to travel.
Montenegro Airlines now have an office in London, close to Victoria station, but note it is open only during the season:
Grosvenor Gardens House
Suite 112 (3rd floor)
35-37 Grosvenor Gardens
London SW1W 0BS
Tel: +44(0)207 8644 031/032
Bookings may be made throughout the year on www.montenegroairlines.com
Return fares are currently available in the region of £195
Montenegro Airlines head office is:
Slobode 23, 8100 Podgorica, Montenegro
Tel: 382 20 664 411/433
To date there are no low-cost carriers operating regular flights to Montenegro, although rumours abound that Ryanair may begin a seasonal service between Manchester and Tivat in Summer 2013. PORTO MONTENEGRO located just outside Tivat town has recently added to its facilities an authentic Japanese restaurant Mitzu. Not yet tried by this author but reports are excellent.
The Luxury hotel Regent is scheduled to open on the marina in May 2014.
BUSES: www.visit-montenegro.com/transport-bus.htm lists a current schedule of services operating from the capital Podgorica to main destinations within Montenegro and to neighbouring countries. It is of course as ever advisable to check with the bus station prior to travel.