Montenegro’s proposal to cancel the concession tender for Podgorica and Tivat airports remained unresolved on 5 November 2026, because parliament had not scheduled consideration or set a date for a decision. The Transport Ministry confirmed that the Government of Montenegro forwarded the proposal to parliament on 23 July 2026.
The proposal has not resulted in an approved cancellation, a new tender award or a decision to retain permanent state operation. That leaves investors without clarity on the legal status of the existing concession process and on the investment obligations that would follow a final decision. The parliamentary timetable remains open, with no date established for consideration.
Montenegro launched the tender in 2019 to attract private investment and transfer management rights at the two airports under a long-term agreement. Negotiations with bidders encountered a point of contention over the proposed upfront concession payment of approximately 100 million euros. Procedural delays, changing commercial conditions and disagreements over the tender have also prevented the process from being concluded.
Aerodromi Crne Gore, Montenegro’s state-owned airport operator, continues to manage Podgorica and Tivat and is considering infrastructure upgrades while the concession question remains unresolved. The absence of a final ownership and investment decision complicates planning for large terminal expansions and other capital-intensive projects. The airports connect Montenegro with international passenger markets and support hotels, resorts, retail, transport operators and other service businesses linked to tourism.
State ownership could preserve greater direct control over airport development, while a concession could provide access to private financing and specialist operating expertise. Either approach would require credible investment commitments, clear procurement procedures and defined delivery responsibilities. The absence of a definitive policy framework risks further delays to airport infrastructure development needed to support Montenegro’s tourism and aviation markets.
