This guide follows the journey from the airport to Petrovac and the return trip for your flight. The opening comparison helps you weigh fares and spot limitations before choosing transport, while arrival and departure are covered separately. Stations, tickets and departures in both directions are brought together in the transport details. Travel via Podgorica has its own section, including the train to Sutomore and the onward connection to Petrovac.
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 Petrovac
| Transport | Price | Departure and arrival | Travel time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus via Bonici | €7-8.50Bus ticket per passenger. Transport to Bonici is paid separately. | Bonići → Petrovac | Ride 55 min Full details |
| Taxi | €65 with Red TaxiPer vehicle to Petrovac. | TIV → Petrovac | Ride 50 min Full details |
| Car rental | Based on the offer and datesDepends on the vehicle and rental duration. | TIV → Petrovac | Ride 50 min Full details |
Transport drawbacks and limitations
| Bus via Bonici | |
|---|---|
| Departure gaps | Gaps between some departures exceed three hours. |
01Travel from the airport to Petrovac
Travel from the airport to Petrovac
From TIV, you can travel directly to Petrovac by taxi or rental car. The bus journey starts at the station in Bonići, reached first by local transport. This section helps you choose your arrival route, with stations, fares and departures explained in the shared transport details.
Bus via the station in Tivat
The intercity bus to Petrovac leaves from Tivat Bus Station in Bonići. From the terminal, a local taxi takes you to the station and is paid separately from the bus ticket. The bus arrives at the station on the main road above the Petrovac waterfront. Gaps between some departures exceed three hours, so the timetable can significantly change the overall journey time.
Taxi transport from the airport
Red Taxi in Tivat offers a direct transfer from TIV to Petrovac. The drive passes through Budva and Sveti Stefan, with no change at the town bus station. For local trips and the return journey from Petrovac, Montecars is another option, with contact details in the practical information.
Car rental at the airport
A car collected at TIV connects your arrival in Petrovac with later trips to Budva, Buljarica or Lake Skadar. Rental offers show available vehicles for your dates and the airport pickup terms. For a stay by the Petrovac waterfront, parking should also be arranged when you book accommodation.
Details and recommendations for your arrival
The transport and parking section contains stations, tickets and departures in both directions. The transport recommendations cover renting a car during your stay and a direct taxi transfer from TIV.
02Returning from Petrovac to the airport
Returning from Petrovac to the airport
The return drive from Petrovac to TIV passes through Sveti Stefan and Budva and takes roughly 50 minutes directly. The bus ends at the station in Bonići, where you continue to the terminal by local transport. This section brings the journey from Petrovac together with the airport arrival deadline and car return, while return bus departures are in the shared transport details.
When to arrive at TIV
Arrive at TIV at least two hours before your scheduled departure. Check-in opens 120 minutes before the flight and usually closes 30 minutes before it. If your airline requires an earlier arrival, follow its deadline. The drive from Petrovac and the rental car return need to be completed before the time you set aside for the terminal.
Return trip and car drop-off
Book your return taxi for your address in Petrovac and your flight from TIV. The local Montecars service also runs airport transfers, so you can arrange pickup in town with them. Confirm the fare for that return trip, since another service’s inbound rate is not a return reservation. With a rental car, arrange the drop-off location and vehicle inspection time with the agency, especially if your final flight leaves from Podgorica.
Transport details for your return to the airport
The transport and parking section contains Petrovac-Tivat departures and the onward journey from Bonići to the terminal. The transport recommendations include direct transfer details and car rental for your stay and return flight.
03Bus, train and parking
Bus, train and parking
Transport from TIV to Petrovac
- ×Metro
- ✓Bus via Bonici
- ×Train
- ✓Taxi
- ✓Car rental
The bus connection from Tivat runs from the station in Bonići to Petrovac. This section covers departure and arrival points, ticket prices and departures in both directions, with separate transport between the terminal and Bonići. Parking at TIV follows the bus information, for meeting someone or leaving a car during a trip.
Where the bus arrives in Petrovac
Petrovac Bus Station is on Ulica XVI, beside the Adriatic Highway. Intercity buses arrive here, above the waterfront and promenade. For the onward journey to your address in Petrovac, you can use a local taxi, with contact details in the practical information.
- Petrovac Bus Station
Ulica XVI, beside the Adriatic Highway
Bus - first reach the station in Bonici
For this bus connection, first travel to Tivat Bus Station in Bonići. The local taxi from TIV to the station is paid separately. You can buy your Petrovac ticket at the station or through BusTicket4.me.
A one-way Tivat-Petrovac ticket costs €7-8.50 per passenger, depending on the departure. A shorter intercity service takes around 55 minutes, while other departures take longer. The fare and time in the comparison apply to this leg, excluding the trip from the terminal to Bonići and the wait for the bus.
Gaps between some Tivat-Petrovac departures exceed three hours. Tivat-Petrovac departures show outbound times, while Petrovac-Tivat cover the return to Bonići. A shorter return service takes about an hour. After reaching Bonići, the local trip to the terminal still remains, so the intercity bus time is not the full journey time for your flight.
Parking at Tivat Airport
Parking at TIV costs €2 per started hour, while leaving a car for the day costs €15. The hourly rate suits meeting or seeing off passengers, while the daily rate allows the car to stay by the terminal during your trip.
The parking area is open 24 hours, and charging starts when you enter. After paying, you have 10 minutes to leave. A lost ticket costs €50, a separate charge from the daily parking rate.
04Transport recommendations
Transport recommendations
This section compares renting a car for your stay in Petrovac with a taxi transfer for a single trip. Rental connects the airport journey with later outings, while the taxi description gives a specific direct-arrival fare and a booking contact.
Car rental - a vehicle for your whole stay
Car rental at TIV makes sense when you plan trips from Petrovac to Budva, Bar or Lake Skadar. The same vehicle connects your airport arrival with driving over the following days. While you spend time on the beach and promenade, the car stays parked, so you need to know where you can leave it alongside your accommodation.
Agree with the agency on the pickup location at TIV, the procedure if your flight is delayed and the vehicle return terms. The total price and deposit belong to the specific offer for your dates. The Petrovac parking guide connects rental with parking during your stay, while the commercial page provides vehicles and booking terms.
Taxi transport from the airport
With Red Taxi, the ride from TIV to Petrovac costs €65 per vehicle. This is that service’s airport-arrival fare, while bus tickets are paid per passenger. The direct drive via Budva takes roughly 50 minutes, with no change in Bonići.
You can reach the Red Taxi dispatch centre in Tivat on +382 67 019 729. For pickup, give your flight, passenger count and address in Petrovac. The return from that address is arranged for your departure time. The local Montecars service has contacts for town trips and the return to the airport in the practical information.
Podgorica as an alternative
05Podgorica Airport
Around 50 minutes of direct driving through Sozina. Public transport via Sutomore or Podgorica.
Podgorica Airport
Around 50 minutes of direct driving through Sozina. Public transport via Sutomore or Podgorica.
Podgorica Airport is a useful alternative for Petrovac, with a direct route through Sozina. Public transport follows a different path, with the train running towards Sutomore and the bus towards the city station in Podgorica. These routes are explained here with actual tickets, transfer points and return departures.
From the TGD terminal to Petrovac
TGD is about 47 kilometres from Petrovac, with a direct drive of roughly 50 minutes through the Sozina tunnel. This route approaches Petrovac from the south and differs from arriving from Tivat via Budva. Train and bus journeys require a change, so their fares and ride times need to be kept separate from the duration of a direct transfer.
- Petrovac Bus Station
Ulica XVI, beside the Adriatic Highway
Car rental at Podgorica Airport
A car collected at TGD takes you towards Petrovac through Sozina and remains available for trips during your stay. If your final flight leaves from TIV, request a booking with drop-off at that airport. Pickup in Podgorica and return in Tivat should be confirmed in the same offer, including any surcharge, to avoid a return drive solely to hand back the car.
Taxi transport from the airport
A direct TGD-Petrovac transfer with Zeta Taxi costs €60 per vehicle. Roughly 50 minutes refers to the drive through Sozina to Petrovac. You can reach the service on +382 67 995 757 and arrange the return from Petrovac for your flight and pickup address.
Bus via Podgorica
The bus from TGD to Podgorica’s main bus station costs €3-5 per passenger. You can buy a ticket on the bus or through BusTicket4.me. It leaves from outside the terminal, and the ride to the city station takes around 15 minutes. You change there for the bus to Petrovac.
Bus station outside the TGD terminal
For Podgorica-Petrovac, you can buy a €7.50 ticket for a departure taking two hours and 10 minutes. Including the airport ticket, this connection costs €10.50-12.50 per passenger, with waiting time at the city station counted separately. Petrovac-Podgorica provides return departures, after which you continue by bus towards TGD.
Train and bus via Sutomore
Aerodrom railway station is about an 18-minute walk from the terminal, a distance of 1.3 kilometres. The train to Sutomore costs €2.40 per passenger, and a shorter service takes 36 minutes. Aerodrom-Sutomore departures run throughout the day, with gaps that can exceed three hours. Aerodrom is a small, modestly equipped station, so waiting here is different from waiting at a city station.
From Sutomore, the journey to Petrovac continues by bus from the station beside the main road. A one-way Sutomore-Petrovac ticket costs €3-5 per passenger, with a shorter ride taking around 15 minutes. The combined train and bus fare is €5.40-7.40. Petrovac has no railway station, so the rail journey ends in Sutomore.
Sutomore Bus Station, towards Petrovac
For the return, use Petrovac-Sutomore departures and Sutomore-Aerodrom. In Sutomore, you can buy the train ticket at the ticket counter. Buying it on board when leaving this station adds €1 to the regular fare. A shorter bus ride takes 15 minutes and the train 36 minutes, with transfer time counted separately. From Aerodrom station, there is again a walk of about 18 minutes to the terminal. Trains may run late, so this return connection needs to fit the airport arrival deadline, rather than just the duration of the two rides.
Parking at Podgorica Airport
Parking at TGD costs €3 per started hour or €10 per day. A lost ticket costs €30. These rates cover leaving a car by the terminal in Podgorica, while town parking in Petrovac is covered in a separate guide.
Collect a car at the airport for your journey to Petrovac and later trips around Montenegro. View vehicles for your dates, the total price and pickup and return terms.
