Tivat

Tivat is a coastal town in the central part of Montenegro's Bay of Kotor, known for tourism, marinas and yachting, with the Porto Montenegro resort on a former naval shipyard.

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Tivat is a coastal town in the central part of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. It is the centre of the municipality of the same name, the smallest in the country by area, and the youngest town on the bay. Tourism, marinas and yachting are its main activities. The former naval shipyard is now Porto Montenegro, a luxury resort and marina for superyachts. Tivat Airport lies in the Grbalj valley about 3 km from the centre and is one of Montenegro's two international airports, but it does not operate at night.

Kotor is about 10 km away, Herceg Novi 19 km, Budva 23 km and Dubrovnik 80 km. Sights include the church of St Anton, dating from 1373, the old settlement of Gornja Lastva at about 300 m above town, and Flowers' Island, one of the most visited sites. Plavi Horizonti is a sandy beach near town and one of its most visited. About 80% of airport passengers travel from May to September, so the busiest months are then.

Tivat in five

Use Tivat Airport as your gate to the bayThe tourism board puts Tivat Airport (TIV) 4 km from the town center, and Podgorica is the other airport. Check the transfer logic for Budva before booking.Airport to Budva
Walk Porto Montenegro and the Nautical MuseumThe board describes a harbor and nautical resort with restaurants and brand stores, and a Nautical Museum in Tivat where you can see a former Yugoslav Navy submarine.
Use Tivat as a calm base for KotorKotor is a short ride away, so Tivat gives flat streets and a quieter evening. Compare it with Kotor's own bases first.Where to stay in Kotor
Look for birds at the SolilaThe tourism board lists Tivat's Solila among the Montenegrin coastal sites for bird watching. Bring binoculars, and check access and season locally.
Book a Blue Cave boat trip from the Luštica sideThe board describes the Blue Cave on Luštica as a swimming stop on bay tours. Ask the operator about licences and sea conditions.Bay of Kotor

Things to do in Tivat

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Sight · TivatPorto MontenegroPlan a summer visit for outdoor walks, and go after dark for the harbour lights.

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Need to know

Airport: Tivat (TIV), 4 km from the town center
Getting there: Fly in, or bus or car from Kotor, Budva or Podgorica
Getting around: Walk the waterfront; taxis and buses for beaches and Kotor
Best base: Tivat for airport and marina; Kotor for the old town
Time needed: A night or two, or a transit stop

Weather by month

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JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh9°Low4°Mild, wet
FebruaryRain12 rainy daysHigh11°Low6°Mild, wet
MarchRain14 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Spring, quiet
AprilRain13 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Warm, green
MayRain16 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Warm, marina
JuneClear10 rainy daysHigh26°Low20°Hot, busy
JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Hot, sailing
AugustClear8 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Hot, sailing
SeptemberRain10 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Warm sea
OctoberRain10 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Mild, quieter
NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh15°Low10°Rainy
DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh11°Low6°Mild, wet

Average daily high and low in Tivat, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Tivat

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Humidity: 83%
Wind: 18 km/h
Chance of rain: 55%

Bay of Kotor

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Today22°16°55%Monday: Rain. High 22°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 55%.
Tue19°16°80%Tuesday: Rain. High 19°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 80%.
Wed19°15°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 0%.
Thu19°15°0%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 0%.
Fri18°14°4%Friday: Clear. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 4%.
Sat18°14°17%Saturday: Rain. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 17%.
Sun16°14°28%Sunday: Rain. High 16°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 28%.

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Before you go to Tivat

Hotels in Tivat and LušticaShort transfers from the airportCheck availability

Rental car at the airportReach Kotor, Budva and beachesCompare car hire

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Rules for Tivat, checked

Arriving by sea: enter only at a designated port; the board lists Porto Montenegro, Kotor and Portonovi among border-crossing ports.Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Source

Plan around Tivat

Airport to Budva

Tivat or Podgorica, taxi, bus or car

Read the guide Kotor

Old town, walls and cable car

Read the guide Bay of Kotor

A loop of stops around the bay

Read the guide Perast

The baroque village on the same bay

Read the guide Budva

Beach resort across the hills

Read the guide Herceg Novi

The bay's western end, across the Verige strait.

Read the guide All of Montenegro

Entry rules, coast and mountains

Read the guide

Tivat FAQ

Is Tivat worth visiting?

As a base it suits easy arrivals, marina dining and a flat waterfront. For historic streets, spend your days in Kotor and Perast and use Tivat for the airport and a calm evening.

How far is Tivat Airport from the town?

The tourism board gives 4 km from the Tivat center. Onward times to Kotor or Budva depend on traffic, so add time in July and August.

Is Tivat better than Kotor as a base?

Tivat is flatter, newer and closer to the airport; Kotor has the old town and more sights on foot. Choose Tivat for convenience, Kotor for atmosphere.

What is Porto Montenegro?

The tourism board describes it as a harbor and nautical resort with high-end restaurants and shops, and it is one of the ports where yachts can clear entry.

How do you get from Tivat Airport to Kotor?

By taxi or bus. The airport guide for Budva sets out the taxi rules and the bus option, which apply on the Kotor run too; this guide quotes no fares.