Belgrade to Podgorica flights
Podgorica lies 280 km (174 mi) south of Belgrade, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Belgrade | Podgorica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Serbia | Montenegro |
| Population | 1.3 million | 236,852 |
| Elevation | 120 m (394 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) | UTC+2 (Europe/Podgorica) |
| Nearest large airport | BEG, 12 km out | TGD, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Podgorica
Crossing from Serbia into Montenegro: money changes from the Dinar to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +382; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Belgrade
Belgrade is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Podgorica
Podgorica is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV, 83 km), Tivat Airport (TIV, 44 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase | TGD | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,202 ft | 141 ft |
| Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport | DBV | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,597 ft | 527 ft |
| Tivat Airport (regional) | TIV | 44 km (27 mi) | 8,208 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Podgorica from Belgrade?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south of Belgrade.
How long does it take to get from Belgrade to Podgorica by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Belgrade and Podgorica?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Belgrade to Podgorica flights?
Typically Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD); Podgorica also has DBV, TIV.
What currency do I need in Podgorica?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.