Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tivat Airport (TIV): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Tivat Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Tivat is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from IST to TIV start at 07:25 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 18:10 with Air Montenegro. Overall, you can take your pick of eight weekly Istanbul Airport to Tivat Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your IST to TIV flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Tivat (and then discovering more of Montenegro!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Tivat Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Tivat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and TIV include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tivat Airport (TIV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Tivat Airport flight is $150. A return ticket right now is $251. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from IST to TIV, book your journey four months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Tivat Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IST to TIV.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Tivat Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Tivat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tivat Airport (TIV)
Consider staying in a hotel close to TIV if you're catching a late Istanbul Airport to Tivat Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tivat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Budget and experience more of Tivat and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Tivat Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Tivat Airport (TIV) to central Tivat
Tivat Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Tivat. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
It takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tivat Airport (TIV)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Tivat Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Tivat. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tivat is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Airport to Tivat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to TIV around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Montenegro
Podgorica is just one of the many cities in Montenegro waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tivat. Around 48 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Moraca River Canyon, Millennium Bridge and King's Park.
Around 40 kilometres north-east of Tivat, Nikšić is another favourite stop in Montenegro. No visit is complete without checking out Trebjesa, Bedem Fortress and Heritage Museum at King Nikola Palace.