Airport · updated 13 November 2026
Podgorica Airport: compensation for delays and cancellations up to €600
Montenegro adopted the EU passenger rights rules, with the same amounts: €250, €400 or €600 per passenger. On Wizz Air and Ryanair flights to the EU, the EU regulation applies too.
Which rules apply
| Flight | Rules |
|---|---|
| From Podgorica, on any airline | Montenegrin rules adopted from Regulation 261/2004, with the same amounts |
| From Podgorica to the EU, on Wizz Air, Ryanair or another EU airline | Regulation (EC) 261/2004 as well (alongside local rules) |
| From the EU to Podgorica | Regulation (EC) 261/2004 |
Montenegro’s Civil Aviation Agency cites the same amounts as in the EU: €250, €400 and €600. If the airline doesn’t answer a complaint within 30 days, the Agency offers out-of-court dispute resolution. For delays of three hours or more we rely on the EU Court’s Sturgeon ruling, which local authorities don’t always apply the same way, so we check every flight individually.
How much compensation
| Podgorica ↔ | Distance (approx.) | Per passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | 290 km | up to €250 |
| Istanbul | 800 km | up to €250 |
| Vienna | 670 km | up to €250 |
| Berlin | 1,190 km | up to €250 |
| Milan Malpensa | 920 km | up to €250 |
| Warsaw | 1,100 km | up to €250 |
| Barcelona | 1,420 km | up to €250 |
Example routes; the amount is the same in both directions. On flights over 3,500 km with a 3 to 4-hour delay, the amount can be €300. Work out your route in the calculator.
Podgorica is Air Montenegro’s home airport. Wizz Air has had a base here since March 2026, and Ryanair flies here too. On these EU airlines’ flights to the EU you’re covered by EU rules as well: Wizz Air guide, Ryanair guide.
What to do at the airport right away
- Photograph the departures or arrivals board, with the flight number and time.
- After two hours of delay (three or four on longer flights), ask the airline for meals and refreshments, and a hotel if the flight moves to the next day. If you pay yourself, keep the receipts.
- Report a delayed or lost bag before you leave the baggage reclaim hall and ask for the report number (PIR).
- Don’t sign anything that waives your right to compensation, and don’t accept a voucher if you want money.
- Keep your boarding pass and all messages from the airline.
Deadlines
The complaint deadline depends on the country and the airline, and for flights from Montenegro it can be short. Send us your flight as soon as you’re back; we’ll send the complaint to the airline.
This is general information, not legal advice for your specific case. We check every claim individually.