This guide covers the journey from the airport to Herceg Novi and the return trip from town for your flight. The short overview leads to fuller transport details, so you can compare the bus connection with a direct drive before booking. Travel through Dubrovnik or Podgorica is covered separately, with the interchanges and conditions that apply to each route.
Useful information
| Information you need | Open or call |
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| Flight status | |
| Airport website | |
| Airport location | |
| Airport contact | |
| Bus stations and departures |
From Tivat Airport to Herceg Novi
| Transport | Price | Departure and arrival | Travel time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus via Bonici | 3.50-8 €Bus ticket per passenger. Transport to Bonici is paid separately. | Bonici → Herceg Novi Bus Station | Ride 41 min Full details |
| Taxi | 70 € with Red TaxiPer vehicle to Herceg Novi. | TIV → Herceg Novi | Ride 45 min Full details |
| Car hire | Based on the offer and datesDepends on the vehicle and rental duration. | TIV → Herceg Novi | Ride 45 min Full details |
Transport drawbacks and limitations
| Bus via Bonici | |
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| Departure gaps | There are gaps of more than two hours between some departures. |
01Getting from the airport to Herceg Novi
Getting from the airport to Herceg Novi
From the TIV terminal, you can continue to Herceg Novi by taxi or hire car. The bus journey starts at the town bus station in Bonici, which you reach by separate transport first. This section explains the choice between those options, while the full bus description remains in the shared transport section.
Bus via the station in Tivat
The bus to Herceg Novi leaves from Tivat Bus Station in Bonici. Take a local taxi there from the terminal, then the intercity bus finishes at the Herceg Novi station on Dr. Jovana Bijelica Street. The bus ticket covers that second leg, while transport to Bonici is paid separately. Some scheduled departures are more than two hours apart, so it is worth checking the next actual departure before choosing this connection.
Taxi transport from the airport
Red Taxi in Tivat offers a direct transfer from TIV to Herceg Novi and a separate fare for Igalo. The drive to town usually uses the Lepetane-Kamenari ferry rather than going around the entire bay. Give your town address or the specific place on the riviera when booking. Contacts for Herceg Novi taxi services, which you can also use for later journeys around town, are in the practical information guide.
Car hire at the airport
A car collected at TIV can connect your arrival with trips from Herceg Novi to Orjen and other places in the Bay of Kotor. The Old Town and Pet Danica Promenade are explored on foot, so it is worth clarifying where you will park when booking accommodation. Rental offers show vehicles for your dates and their collection terms, including airport arrangements.
Details and recommendations for your arrival
The transport and parking section contains departures, ticket purchases and station locations for both directions. In the transport recommendation, you can read the detailed car hire and taxi options for Herceg Novi or Igalo.
02Returning from Herceg Novi to the airport
Returning from Herceg Novi to the airport
The return route to TIV runs from Herceg Novi to Kamenari and continues to the terminal after the ferry crossing. Around 45 minutes refers to the direct drive, while the wait to board can lengthen the trip. This section covers the airport arrival deadline and arrangements for a return transfer or car drop-off. Return bus departures are in the shared transport description.
When to arrive at TIV
Arrive at TIV at least two hours before your scheduled flight. Check-in opens 120 minutes before departure and usually closes 30 minutes before it. If your airline requires earlier arrival, its deadline applies. Finish the drive from Herceg Novi and the hire car handover before the time you have set aside for the terminal.
Return trip and car drop-off
Book the return taxi for your specific address in Herceg Novi, Igalo or wherever you are staying. Confirm the fare towards TIV and the pick-up time with the service, as an inbound airport fare is not automatically a return booking. The shorter route uses the Kamenari-Lepetane ferry, while driving around the bay is another option if the crossing is not used. For a hire car, agree on the drop-off location and inspection time, especially when returning it to a different airport from the collection point.
Transport details for your return to the airport
The transport and parking section contains the Herceg Novi-Tivat connection and the onward journey from Bonici to the terminal. The Transport recommendation section covers direct transfers and rental terms for your stay and return flight.
03Bus, train and parking
Bus, train and parking
Transport from TIV to Herceg Novi
- ×Metro
- ✓Bus via Bonici
- ×Train
- ✓Taxi
- ✓Car hire
The bus journey connects the station in Bonici with Herceg Novi, with separate transport from the terminal to the departure point. Here are tickets and departures in both directions, together with the locations needed for the connection. The bus details are followed by parking terms at TIV for meeting passengers or leaving your car during a trip.
Where the bus arrives in Herceg Novi
The bus from Tivat arrives at Herceg Novi Bus Station, at Dr. Jovana Bijelica 1. The intercity services from Podgorica and Dubrovnik described further down this page also end at this station. This is the destination covered by your bus ticket. Local public transport or a taxi is used to continue to Igalo, Kumbor or another part of the riviera.
- Herceg Novi Bus Station
Dr. Jovana Bijelica 1
Bus - first reach the station in Bonici
The intercity bus to Herceg Novi does not leave from outside the TIV terminal. First take a local taxi to Tivat Bus Station in Bonici, where the bus leg begins. You can buy your ticket at the station or through BusTicket4.me.
A one-way Tivat-Herceg Novi ticket costs 3.50-8 € per passenger, depending on the departure. Shorter journeys between the stations take around 41 minutes, while some services take longer through the bay. That time excludes getting from the terminal to Bonici and waiting for the bus. The local taxi to the station is paid separately.
Departures are not evenly spaced, and some journeys are more than two hours apart. The Tivat-Herceg Novi departures timetable gives the times for your arrival, while Herceg Novi-Tivat covers the return to Bonici, from where you continue to the terminal. For departure information at Herceg Novi Bus Station, call +382 31 321 225.
Parking at Tivat Airport
Parking at TIV costs 2 € per started hour, or 15 € for leaving the car for the day. The hourly rate suits meeting or seeing off passengers, while the daily rate lets the car stay by the terminal during a trip.
The car park is open 24 hours, and charging starts when you enter. After paying, you have 10 minutes to leave. A lost ticket costs 50 €, which is a separate charge from the daily parking rate.
04Transport recommendation
Transport recommendation
In this section, you can compare a direct drive to Herceg Novi with hiring a car for your whole stay. The details begin with trips and parking in town, then move to taxi fares for Herceg Novi and Igalo. This adds fuller booking details to the short opening overview for a vehicle or transfer.
Car hire - a vehicle for your whole stay
Hiring a car at TIV makes sense when you plan trips from Herceg Novi to Orjen, Perast, Kotor or further around Montenegro. The same vehicle connects your airport arrival with the following days of sightseeing. For walks through the Old Town and along Pet Danica, the car stays parked, as these are pedestrian areas. A stay in the centre therefore calls for an agreed place to leave it.
Agree with the rental company on the collection point at TIV, what happens if the flight is delayed, and the vehicle return terms. The total price and deposit apply to the specific offer for your dates. The Herceg Novi parking guide helps you connect the rental with a place to park during your stay, while the commercial page provides available vehicles and booking terms.
Taxi transport from the airport
With Red Taxi, the drive from TIV to Herceg Novi costs 70 €, and the fare to Igalo is 80 €. These are per-vehicle fares with this service, so several passengers share the same transfer instead of buying individual bus tickets. Distinguish Herceg Novi from Igalo and other places on the riviera when booking, as those destinations need their own confirmed fare.
You can reach the Tivat Red Taxi dispatch centre on +382 67 019 729. To book an airport pick-up, send your flight number, passenger count and destination. The return to TIV is arranged for your address in Herceg Novi and departure time. Local Herceg Novi services are available through the practical information guide for town journeys and a separate return transfer.
Dubrovnik and Podgorica as alternatives
05Dubrovnik Airport
Around 45 minutes by direct road transfer, crossing between Croatia and Montenegro.
Dubrovnik Airport
Around 45 minutes by direct road transfer, crossing between Croatia and Montenegro.
Dubrovnik is a nearby alternative for reaching Herceg Novi, especially when its flights suit a trip through Croatia and Montenegro. From the terminal, you can continue by direct transfer or by bus via Gruz. Both routes are explained here, together with the conditions for taking a hire car across the border.
From the DBV terminal to Herceg Novi
A direct transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Herceg Novi takes around 45 minutes without a long wait at the border. The bus journey first runs from the terminal to Gruz, then continues on another service to Herceg Novi. Both options cross the Croatia-Montenegro border, so the return trip for a flight cannot be planned around driving time alone.
- Dubrovnik Bus Station, Gruz
Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 44A, Dubrovnik
- Herceg Novi Bus Station
Dr. Jovana Bijelica 1
Car hire at Dubrovnik Airport
A car collected in Dubrovnik requires written permission from the rental company to enter Montenegro and confirmation of suitable insurance. If you want to return it at TIV, also request confirmation of an international drop-off. Crossing the border and returning a car in another country are separate rental conditions and may have separate charges.
Taxi transport from the airport
A DBV-Herceg Novi transfer with TTM costs 100 € per vehicle, including luggage and a meeting in arrivals. Around 45 minutes refers to the drive, while waiting at the border can lengthen the journey. Give your exact destination in Herceg Novi when booking. Confirm the fare and time separately for a return transfer to DBV.
Bus via Gruz
Platanus leaves from outside arrivals and runs to Dubrovnik Bus Station in Gruz. A one-way ticket costs 10 € per passenger, and the drive to Gruz takes around 35 minutes. You can buy the ticket at the airport counter or through Platanus. Airport departures follow flight arrivals.
From Gruz, you can continue to Herceg Novi by FlixBus, with one-way tickets from 30.99 € per passenger and at least three departures a day. The shortest journey on this leg takes an hour and 15 minutes. With the 10 € airport ticket, the total starts at 40.99 €, excluding connection time. On the return Herceg Novi-Dubrovnik route, the shortest journey takes an hour and 20 minutes. Platanus gives the Gruz-DBV connection and departures linked to flights.
Parking at Dubrovnik Airport
On P1, P2 and P5, a stay from ten minutes to one hour costs 4 € from May 1 to October 31, and 3 € from November 1 to April 30. For 12-24 hours, the prices are 20 € and 14 € respectively. P10 costs 13 € per day in the first period and 8 € in the second. The rate depends on the day you leave. The DBV parking layout and rates page helps you choose a car park at this terminal.
06Podgorica Airport
Around an hour and 50 minutes by direct road transfer, or by bus via Podgorica.
Podgorica Airport
Around an hour and 50 minutes by direct road transfer, or by bus via Podgorica.
Podgorica is a domestic alternative for Herceg Novi when a flight to TGD suits you better. The onward land journey is considerably longer than from Tivat, and the bus route requires a change at the town bus station in Podgorica. The direct drive and the two bus legs are separated here, with their actual costs and return connections.
From the TGD terminal to Herceg Novi
The direct drive from Podgorica Airport to Herceg Novi takes around an hour and 50 minutes. The route may follow the bay coast through Kotor and Risan or use the ferry, depending on the chosen road. The bus connection first runs to Podgorica Main Bus Station, so its total duration is not the same as this road estimate.
- Podgorica Main Bus Station
Trg Golootockih zrtava 1
- Herceg Novi Bus Station
Dr. Jovana Bijelica 1
Car hire at Podgorica Airport
A car collected at TGD connects the longer journey to Herceg Novi with later trips around Montenegro. If you fly home from TIV, request a booking with drop-off at that airport. Collection in Podgorica and return in Tivat should be confirmed in the same offer, including any extra charge, to avoid driving back solely to return the vehicle.
Taxi transport from the airport
A direct TGD-Herceg Novi drive with Zeta Taxi costs 140 € per vehicle. You can arrange pick-up on +382 67 995 757. The fare applies to this service and direction. When booking, give your flight number and the exact address in Herceg Novi or the place on the riviera you are continuing to.
Bus via Podgorica
A ticket from TGD to Podgorica Main Bus Station costs 3-5 € per passenger. You can buy it on the bus or through BusTicket4.me. The bus leaves from outside the terminal, and the drive to the town station takes around 15 minutes. The second leg towards Herceg Novi starts there.
Bus station outside the TGD terminal
For the second leg, buy a Podgorica-Herceg Novi ticket costing 10-14 € per passenger each way. The Podgorica-Herceg Novi departures timetable includes journeys of around two hours and 39 minutes, with other services taking longer. This is the intercity leg alone, excluding the trip from TGD and waiting at the station. The two bus tickets together cost 13-19 €. For the reverse direction, open Herceg Novi-Podgorica, then Podgorica-Podgorica Airport.
Parking at Podgorica Airport
Parking at TGD costs 3 € per started hour or 10 € a day. A lost ticket costs 30 €. The daily rate is for leaving the car at this terminal, not for parking during your stay in Herceg Novi.
Collect a car at TIV for your arrival in Herceg Novi and later trips around the bay. View vehicles for your dates, the total price and rental and return terms.
