Flights
Closest airport – Tivat
Other options: Podgorica, Dubrovnik (Croatia – only with Schengen visa)
FOR MONTENEGRO NO VISAS NEEDED
Russia
Saint Petersburg
1) Through Baku Azal Airlines (cheapest ticket dates 5-12 June)
2) Through Belgrad Air Serbia ( or with change of flight to Tivat, or can have long bus from Belgrad)
Moscow
Same, slightly cheaper
UK
Direct flights to Tivat
from Manchester: Mon/Wed/Thurs/Sun
From London: Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fr/Sun
From Birmingham: Mon/Thurs
Direct flights to Podgorica
From London: Mon/Wed/Fr/Sat
From Manchester: Wed/Sat
Direct flights to Dubrovnik
Bristol: Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun
Manchester: Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun
Italy
Direct flights to Dubrovnik
Bari:Tue/Thu/Fr/Sun
Milan:Wed/Sun
Rome: every day
No direct flight to Tivat
No Direct Flights to Podgorica
Frankfurt
Direct flights to Dubrovnik: Mon/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun
Tivat – Sundays
Tel Aviv
Flights to Tivat and Podgorica but with 1 change (Greece – would you need a transit visa or not?)
Vienna
Direct flights to Tivat: Mon/Wed
Direct flights to Podgorica: Fri/Sat/Mon
DIrect flights to Dubrovnik: Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat
Get to Perast from airports
From Tivat to Perast
By Car
- Distance: About 12 km (7.5 miles)
- Travel Time: Approximately 20–30 minutes.
2. By Taxi
- Travel Time: 20–30 minutes.
- Cost: Taxis between Tivat and Perast typically cost between €15 and €25. Prices can vary, so it’s a good idea to confirm the fare with the driver before starting the journey.
3. By Bus
Cost: Around €2 to €5, depending on the bus service.
Travel Time: About 30–40 minutes.
Bus Route:
Take a bus heading toward Herceg Novi or Kotor, which passes through Perast.
Buses depart from the Tivat Bus Station, which is centrally located in Tivat.
Perast is a small town, and the bus will drop you along the main road, just a short walk from the town center.
From Podgorica to Perast
1. By Car
- Distance: Approximately 100 km (62 miles).
- Travel Time: Around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
2. By Bus
- Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on stops and traffic.
- Bus Route:
- Take a bus from Podgorica Bus Station to Kotor. Buses run frequently and the journey takes about 2 hours.
- Once you arrive in Kotor, switch to a local bus or taxi for the 20-minute ride from Kotor to Perast (around 12 km). Local buses between Kotor and Herceg Novi stop in Perast.
- Cost:
- Podgorica to Kotor: Around €7 to €10.
- Kotor to Perast (bus or taxi): Around €2 to €5 for the bus or €10 to €15 by taxi.
3. By Taxi or Private Transfer
Cost: Typically between €80 and €120, depending on the taxi service or transfer company.
Travel Time: 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
From Dubrovnik to Perast
1. By Car
- Distance: Approximately 70 km (43 miles).
- Travel Time: 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic and the border crossing.
2. By Bus
- Duration: Around 2 to 3 hours, depending on the bus service and the time spent at the border crossing.
- Bus Route:
- Buses run from Dubrovnik Main Bus Station to Herceg Novi or Kotor in Montenegro. From there, you can take a local bus or taxi to Perast (about 30 minutes from Herceg Novi and 20 minutes from Kotor).
- Bus companies like Blue Line and Croatia Bus operate these routes, but schedules may vary depending on the season.
- Cost:
- Dubrovnik to Herceg Novi or Kotor: Around €15 to €20.
- Kotor or Herceg Novi to Perast (bus or taxi): Around €2 to €5 for the bus or €10 to €15 for a taxi.
3. By Taxi or Private Transfer
Cost: Typically between €100 and €150, depending on the taxi or transfer service.
Travel Time: Around 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic and border wait times.