Flights to Podgorica, Montenegro, arrive at Podgorica International Airport (TGD), which is located within the city. It is the larger of the two airports in the country. About 1.2 million passengers pass through Podgorica International Airport each year. The airport is a hub for Air Montenegro, the country’s flag carrier. Direct flights to Podgorica are available from many cities in Europe. Some large cities in North America offer flights to the city as well, including New York City (JFK) to Podgorica.
Travelers looking to fly to Podgorica should note that many flights to Podgorica from other parts of Europe operate only seasonally, during the summer tourism season. Cheap flights to Podgorica are often available off-season during the colder winter months as well as on low-cost airlines, Ryanair and Wizz Air, year-round.
Because it is Montenegro’s capital and largest city, Podgorica is home to several cultural attractions and institutions as well as many notable sites. Tourists who fly to Podgorica often visit the city’s museums, which include The Podgorica City Museum, home to exhibits related to the city from the time of the ancient Romans to the modern era.
Not too far from the downtown city center of Podgorica, the King Nikola Monument is more than just a memorial and statue. This dedicated monument to Montenegro’s first and only king honors a man who set up the country’s freedom of the press and introduced its first constitution, among many other feats. Made king before World War I, King Nikola’s reign ended when the country was taken over by the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The nearby King’s Park is a beautiful, cultivated landscape that’s great for a break or a moment of respite.
Other popular sites in Podgorica include its iconic City Clock Tower, often used as a symbol for the city. Located in the historic Old Town, the tower was built in the mid-17th century by the Ottomans. In spite of heavy bombing during the Second World War, a few other historic sites still survive in the city including the 15th century Ribnica Fortress, also constructed by the Ottomans, and several sites that include archeological ruins from the city’s ancient Roman period.
For art enthusiasts, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Montenegro has four main exhibition spaces devoted to different aspects of contemporary art important to Montenegrin culture. It’s a great experience for those who want to appreciate and view works from local artists, as well as get a glimpse into the artworks that embody Montenegro.
Many of the people who fly to Podgorica are students as the city is home to the country’s largest university, the University of Montenegro. The university has an enrollment of 22,000 and offers programs in several academic disciplines, including political science, economics, medicine, law, and engineering.
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