Getting there

Montenegro has two airports, Tivat and Podgorica, but the most popular option is to fly to Croatia's Dubrovnik airport, just 16km across the border. The advantage of heading to Dubrovnik is the greater choice of flights offered from UK airports, often at a lower cost. However, in summer 2008 many visitors reported long queues at the border crossing into Montenegro. We strongly recommend booking early to get the best prices.

Flights to Dubrovnik

British Airways flies daily from London Gatwick to Dubrovnik from late March until late October, and four times a week outside these dates. Flights leave at 11:00 am and take 2 hours 40 minutes. Prices from Gatwick to Dubrovnik start from £60 one-way, including all fees and taxes. There are early morning flights from Manchester which connect with this service, with prices from around £160 return. Book online at www.ba.com

Thomson flies to Dubrovnik from Manchester and London Gatwick on Sundays between May and November and has some really great deals. Check what they have on offer at www.thomsonfly.com.

Budget airline easyJet is introducing flights from London Gatwick to Dubrovnik in May 2009. Flights will operate four times a week - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday - and will cost from £23.99 one-way.

Flybe has reasonably priced flights from Birmingham to Dubrovnik between May and October. In addition, the airline is introducing flights from Southhampton to Dubrovnik in May 2009, flying Sundays only. Look for good deals at www.flybe.com.

Aer Lingus flies direct from Dublin to Dubrovnik several times a week. Book at www.flyaerlingus.com

Flights to Tivat and Podgorica

Montenegro Airlines flies from Gatwick to Tivat twice a week, on Wednesday and Sunday. Return fares begin at around £200.

JAT Airways flies direct from Heathrow to Tivat during the summer months. Look at www.jat.com or call 0207 6292007 or email sales@jatlondon.com for details. Alternatively, fly to Belgrade and get a connecting flight to Tivat or Podgorica with JAT or Montenegro Airlines. See www.montenegro-airlines.cg.yu for details.

By Sea

In the summer months there is a ferry service between Montenegro and Italy; from Bari to Kotor and from Ancona to Bar. Both routes operate twice weekly.