Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Tivat Airport (TIV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Tivat Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Amsterdam and Tivat share the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you catch your AMS to TIV flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Tivat (and then seeing more of Montenegro!) is a breeze with TUI.nl. This popular airline has direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Tivat Airport.
TUI.nl has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Tivat Airport. These are the top stopovers between AMS and TIV:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Geneva Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Tivat Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tivat Airport (TIV)
If you have a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Tivat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TIV:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tivat Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Budget and explore beyond Tivat's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tivat Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Tivat Airport (TIV)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Tivat Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Tivat based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Tivat Airport for August if you want to visit Tivat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to TIV sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Montenegro
Tivat has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Montenegro you should also see. About 48 kilometres east of Tivat, a trip to Podgorica will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Moraca River Canyon, Millennium Bridge and King's Park.
Around 40 kilometres north-east of Tivat, Nikšić is another essential stop in Montenegro. Experience major highlights starting with Trebjesa, Bedem Fortress and Heritage Museum at King Nikola Palace.