Montenegro Airlines
Montenegro’s former state-owned scheduled carrier, linking Podgorica and Tivat with major European cities until it ceased operations in 2020.
About Montenegro Airlines
Montenegro Airlines was founded in 1994 as the national airline of Montenegro, initially while the country formed part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It was owned by the Montenegrin government and operated scheduled passenger services under the YM code. Financial difficulties accumulated over many years, and the carrier ceased flying in December 2020. The subsequently established Air Montenegro is a separate airline rather than a continuation of Montenegro Airlines under the same operating identity.
The airline’s primary hub was Podgorica Airport, while Tivat Airport was an important coastal gateway, particularly for tourism traffic. Its network connected Montenegro with cities across Europe, including Belgrade, Ljubljana, Moscow, Paris, Vienna, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, Nis and Rome. The recorded operation covered 32 routes serving exactly 13 destinations in 11 countries, with Podgorica and Tivat accounting for much of the airline’s departing network.
Aircraft associated with Montenegro Airlines included the Fokker 100, Canadair Regional Jet 200, Canadair Regional Jet 900 and De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8Q. These regional aircraft were suited to the airline’s relatively short European routes and the traffic levels of its home market. Economy Class was the principal cabin, while Business Class was offered on selected services, with the precise seating and onboard experience varying by aircraft and route.
Montenegro Airlines did not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, although it maintained commercial relationships with selected European airlines to extend connecting options. Its loyalty programme was called Vision Team and allowed regular passengers to earn benefits under the carrier’s own scheme. Because Montenegro Airlines has ceased operating, the programme is no longer active, and former membership should not be confused with the loyalty arrangements offered by Air Montenegro or partner airlines.
The airline’s compact network provided useful nonstop links between Montenegro and several important European business and leisure markets, especially during the Adriatic tourism season. Its small scale, however, limited frequencies and alternative routings when disruption occurred. Long-running financial problems ultimately proved unsustainable. Travellers researching old YM tickets, credits or loyalty balances should note that Montenegro Airlines is defunct and that Air Montenegro does not automatically assume its former carrier’s obligations.
Good to know
Flying with Montenegro Airlines — what to expect
Airline No Longer Operating
Montenegro Airlines ceased operations in December 2020. Current flights marketed by Air Montenegro are operated by a separate airline.
Two Key Gateways
Podgorica was the primary hub, while Tivat was particularly important for access to Montenegro’s Adriatic coast and seasonal tourism markets.
Regional Aircraft Fleet
The airline used regional jets, turboprops and Fokker 100 aircraft. Cabin layout, overhead-bin space and onboard service could therefore differ by aircraft type.
Historical Ticket Claims
Old Montenegro Airlines tickets, credits and loyalty balances should not be assumed valid on Air Montenegro. Any unresolved claim may require advice from the original payment provider or the relevant insolvency authority.
Seasonal Route Patterns
Demand to coastal Montenegro was strongly seasonal, so Tivat schedules and frequencies could vary considerably between summer and winter.
Network overview
Where Montenegro Airlines flies
Montenegro Airlines operates 32 routes to 13 destinations across 11 countries, its longest sector reaching Moscow to Tivat (2,001 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Montenegro Airlines flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Moscow → Tivat
2,001 km · DME → TIV
The longest sector in the Montenegro Airlines network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Montenegro Airlines
Notable destinations on Montenegro Airlines's network.
YMPodgoricadirectYMTivatdirectYMBelgradedirectYMLjubljanadirectYMMoscowdirectYMParisdirectYMViennadirectYMCopenhagendirectYMFrankfurtdirectYMLondondirectYMNisdirectYMRomedirectDestination list is indicative of Montenegro Airlines's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
FAQ
Montenegro Airlines — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- The longest route was Moscow to Tivat, about 2,001 km nonstop.
- Montenegro Airlines’s primary hub was Podgorica Airport. Tivat was its other major departure point and played an especially important role in coastal tourism traffic.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Since Montenegro Airlines is defunct, current results will show available alternatives rather than new YM-operated flights.
- Before ceasing operations, Montenegro Airlines served European cities including Belgrade, Ljubljana, Moscow, Paris, Vienna, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, London, Nis and Rome from Montenegro’s principal airports.
- Montenegro Airlines served exactly 13 destinations across 11 countries, operating 32 routes. These are historical network figures because the airline ceased flying in 2020.
- Montenegro Airlines no longer operates, so it has no current carry-on policy. For historical bookings or claims, consult the original ticket documents, as allowances could depend on the fare, route and operating aircraft.
- Its busiest departure hubs, ranked by number of routes, were Podgorica, Tivat, Belgrade, Paris and Moscow. Podgorica and Tivat were the core airports of its Montenegrin network.
- Montenegro Airlines tickets are no longer sold because the carrier ceased operations in December 2020. For travel to Montenegro today, compare current carriers and consider avoiding peak summer dates, when demand for coastal destinations is usually strongest.