Wizz Airthe largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, will soon open a new air base in Podgorica, which will be a major event for Montenegro’s aviation and tourism sectors. The preliminary agreement between the carrier and the government was announced by Transport Minister Maja Vukićević, stressing that the agreement will be signed in the near future.
A New Era for Montenegro’s Aviation
“We have reached a preliminary agreement with Wizz Air and will soon sign a cooperation agreement. This will make Montenegro a base for one of Europe’s leading airlines. Dozens of new routes are expected to open, which will significantly improve the country’s connectivity and increase passenger traffic,” Vukićević said.
According to her, the opening of a Wizz Air base will be part of a broader strategy to improve air connectivity and develop year-round air routes, rather than just seasonal summer flights.
Two aircraft at a permanent base in Podgorica
As the director of Airports of Montenegro Roko Tolić said, under the agreement Wizz Air will station two aircraft on a permanent basis in Podgorica, with the possibility of adding a third aircraft in the future.
“This is a partnership project with mutual benefits: although the airport may receive lower fees per passenger, the overall economic effect for the state will be many times greater — through tourism growth, job creation, and the development of related industries,” Tolić emphasized.
At the moment, the airline operates regular flights to Podgorica from Budapest, Dortmund, Memmingen, and Milan (Malpensa Airport). In addition, seasonal routes are available to Katowice, London (Gatwick), Vienna, and Warsaw. Starting in June 2026, Wizz Air plans to launch a new summer route to Vilnius, expanding its presence in the Baltic market.