Birmingham Airport operates direct seasonal flights to Tivat, Montenegro, a destination described as 'the most underrated place in the Mediterranean' by travel vlogger Landon Kissell. The three-hour flight offers access to a transformed coastal town where a pint of local beer costs as little as £2.10.
Location and Transformation
Tivat sits in the heart of the Bay of Kotor on Montenegro's southwest coast. Over the past decade, it has evolved from a quiet naval shipyard into a sleek coastal destination featuring superyacht marinas, palm-fringed promenades, and secluded swimming coves.
Travel vlogger Landon Kissell stated: 'Tivat, Montenegro is the most underrated place in the Mediterranean. Everyone comes to Italy, and Croatia, but sometimes Montenegro is forgotten about. It is so beautiful.'
Flight Details and Travel Times
Direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Tivat Airport take approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes with Jet2. Tivat Airport is located just 2 miles from the town centre, with a taxi ride of 5 to 10 minutes.
Average Travel Costs
Return direct flights from Birmingham typically range from £130 to £250, depending on booking time and season. Peak summer months command higher prices, while May, June, and September offer more affordable options.
Cost of Living and Dining
Tivat offers reasonable prices compared to other Mediterranean destinations. A meal for two costs between £34 and £42. Local taxis start at €1.00, with approximately €1 per mile. A cappuccino ranges from €2.00 to €2.50. A pint of local draft beer, such as Nikšićko, costs around €2.50 to €3.00 (£2.10 – £2.55). Upmarket waterfront bars around the marina charge between €4.50 and €6.50 for domestic or craft draft beers.
Sightseeing Options
Porto Montenegro is the luxury heart of Tivat, built on the site of a former Yugoslav naval base into a modern deep-water marina catering to superyachts. The town's main public promenade, Pine, connects the traditional quarter of Tivat directly with the modern marina area. Plavi Horizonti Plaža, a sandy beach cove tucked inside a sheltered natural bay on the Luštica Peninsula, is a 15-minute drive from central Tivat and offers clear, shallow waters surrounded by pine and olive trees.
