Ankara to Podgorica (ESB–TGD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ESB–TGD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 2 | 320 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ESB: +03 · TGD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 5:00 PM in Podgorica.
Turkish passport holders enter Montenegro visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. You can also enter with a Turkish national ID card. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration.
At Podgorica (TGD) or Tivat (TIV) airports, immigration stamps your passport quickly. Montenegro is not part of the Schengen Area, so a Schengen visa is not required. The country uses the euro as its currency despite not being an EU member. Turkey and Montenegro have strong bilateral relations, and Turkish tourists are among the top visitor groups, especially along the Adriatic coast in summer.
Turkish Airlines operates direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Podgorica in about 2 hours. Seasonal summer flights also connect Istanbul to Tivat near the Bay of Kotor. Montenegro uses the euro (EUR), trading at roughly 38 TRY per EUR 1. ATMs are available in Podgorica, Budva, Kotor, and coastal towns. Card payments work at hotels and restaurants. Budva and Kotor are the main coastal destinations. The drive from Podgorica to Kotor takes about 1 hour 30 minutes through mountain roads. Local buses connect all major towns at low fares, with Podgorica to Budva costing about EUR 7.
ESB–TGD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ESB to TGD
Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ESB to TGD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESB to TGD is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 730 miles (1,174 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Adnan Menderes. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.