Montenegro Airports (Aerodromi Crne Gore) will reallocate 4.12 million euros of its profit to the development of the country’s international air connections. This decision was made by the Government of Montenegro at the proposal of the Ministry of Transport. The funds, which are usually returned to the state budget, will now be used for a specific purpose — to improve air accessibility and strengthen the competitiveness of the economy and tourism.
According to Transport Minister Maja Vukićević, this decision is a logical continuation of the strategy aimed at strengthening the aviation sector and increasing the competitiveness of the economy and tourism.
“The government’s decision confirms our determination to consistently develop the aviation sector. After the agreement with Wizz Air on opening a base in Montenegro, we continue the course toward expanding the air network and creating sustainable conditions for growth,” Vukićević said.
The Ministry of Transport, together with the Ministry of Finance, will determine the schedule for transferring the funds and the rules for their use through a special budget line intended for the program to develop Montenegro’s international air network.
Concession postponed, focus on sustainable development
Unlike neighboring countries, Montenegro has not yet handed its airports over to private operators under concession. Serbia, Croatia, and Albania have already implemented this mechanism, which has led to increased investment and infrastructure modernization, but also sparked debate about the loss of control over strategic assets.
The Montenegrin government, by contrast, has chosen a path of gradual reform — developing its own management model that combines state participation and market mechanisms. According to Vukićević, this approach will ensure the long-term sustainability and independence of the aviation sector, avoiding the risks associated with transferring key infrastructure facilities into private hands.
“Comparing Montenegro with larger countries in the region, such as Serbia, Albania, or Croatia, is incorrect — their markets are incomparable in size. All three countries have already handed over their main airports under concession, whereas we are following a path that will ensure long-term sustainable development,”