Cheap flights from London to Podgorica

October is the cheapest month to fly from London to Podgorica, so if your dates are flexible, start there. July and August are the busiest weeks, when families and beach-bound travellers push fares up, so book those well ahead. Midweek departures tend to cost less than Friday or Sunday flights, and connecting itineraries open up more dates than non-stop ones. Watch the school holidays at both ends: British half-terms and Montenegrin summer breaks move demand sharply, and the days around Christmas and New Year go early.

Low-cost carriers do most of the work here: Ryanair UK and Ryanair, Wizz Air UK, Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta, Easyjet, Vueling Airlines and Sun Express all sell seats on this route, and their fares come with a small cabin bag only. Adding a checked bag, a seat choice or a flexible change pushes the total up quickly, so price the fare you actually need. Air Serbia and LOT Polish Airlines are the full-service names in the mix, where a checked bag is usually part of the ticket. Some of these sell non-stop flights and some route you through a hub, so read the itinerary before you decide.

Podgorica is served by a single airport, Golubovci, which lies outside the city, so allow time for the transfer at both ends of the trip. Taxis and pre-booked transfers are the usual ways into town, and booking before you land saves haggling at the kerb. If you plan to rent a car, pick it up at the airport and check parking at your hotel before you arrive. Landing after dark is worth planning for, so confirm your transfer will still be running.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Montenegrin

Emergency number

112, 122, 123

Driving side

right

Calling code

+382

Internet domain

.me

Population of Podgorica

151 k (2011)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Belgrade)

Country facts: Wikidata

• London has five airports, so check which one your fare leaves from before you book.
• On low-cost tickets, add a cabin bag and a checked bag to the fare and compare the total.
• If your trip is stitched from separate tickets, leave room for a missed connection.
• Check that your passport and Montenegro's entry rules are in order before you pay.
• Look at the price calendar across the year, where October is the cheapest month on this route.
• Decide whether you want a non-stop flight or a cheaper connecting one.