Istanbul to Tivat (IST–TIV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–TIV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 521 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 11 | 32Q, 73H | 1h45-1h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · TIV: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Tivat.
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.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–TIV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to TIV
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Tivat Airport (TIV) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IST to TIV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to TIV is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 521 miles (838 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Belgrade Nikola Tesla, Chişinău and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.