Why go
- City on Montenegro's coast.
- Known for Illyrians were 1/3 of paleo-Balkans of Indo-European decent, cruises, cruise destinations.
- Served by Tivat Airport (TIV).
History
Kotor, historically known as Cattaro, is a town in Coastal region of Montenegro. It is located in a secluded part of the Bay of Kotor. The city has a population of 13,347 and is the administrative center of Kotor Municipality.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Montenegro Airlines YM (Fokker 100, Embraer 195) · 4 routes: Belgrade, London, Moscow, Paris
- Ural Airlines U6 (A320) · 2 routes: Moscow, St. Petersburg
- Air Serbia JU (ATR 72) · 1 route: Belgrade
- Ciel Canadien YC (A320, A321) · 1 route: Moscow
- Harmony Airways HQ (A320) · 1 route: Brussels
- Moskovia Airlines 3R (SU9, 737-700) · 1 route: Moscow
- S7 Airlines S7 (737-800) · 1 route: Moscow*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tivat Airport (TIV). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TIV has direct flights to 6 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Moscow, Belgrade, Brussels, London, Paris…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Lepetane, 8.4 km); routes include Kamenari-Lepetane Ferry, Kamenari - Lepetane Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kotor, Montenegro. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.