Travelling from Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport (TGD): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Los Angeles. Check out your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when organising your flight from Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport (TGD).
Podgorica is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles. Podgorica Airport is located in Podgorica, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Los Angeles to TGD won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to TGD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
LAX is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX arrive on schedule 81.05% of the time.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Los Angeles to TGD flight? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Podgorica Airport (TGD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near TGD:
Pick up a Podgorica Airport rental car and discover Podgorica and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport (TGD)
At the moment, 234 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 493 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to TGD, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport (TGD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Podgorica. August is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport (TGD), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to TGD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Podgorica, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Podgorica
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Podgorica Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Podgorica:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Lake Skadar, Moraca River Canyon and Rogami Beach are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Podgorica itinerary.
Explore more of Montenegro
You've done Podgorica, now it's time to discover other parts of Montenegro. Travel about 113 kilometres north to Pljevlja to tick off its leading attractions. From Monastery of the Holy Trinity to Park Zelengora and Hussein-Pahas Mosque, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Another major destination in Montenegro, Donje Kruševo is roughly 113 kilometres north of Podgorica. Make time for highlights including Piva.