Turkish Airlines and Air Montenegro have entered into a new codeshare partnership designed to strengthen air connectivity between Türkiye and Montenegro while opening up broader international travel options for passengers. The agreement reflects a growing trend among national carriers to collaborate in order to expand reach, improve flexibility, and support tourism and trade across regions.
Under the arrangement, Turkish Airlines will place its flight code on Air Montenegro-operated services linking Istanbul with Tivat and Podgorica. These routes provide key access points into Montenegro’s Adriatic coast and capital, while also connecting seamlessly with Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network via Istanbul. As one of the world’s leading transfer hubs, Istanbul plays a central role in linking Europe, Asia, and beyond, making the partnership particularly strategic for long-haul and connecting travelers.
Air Montenegro, in turn, will add its flight code to selected Turkish Airlines services, including routes to Dubai and Baku. This move allows the Montenegrin carrier to extend its virtual network well beyond the Balkans, offering customers easier access to major business and leisure destinations in the Middle East and the Caucasus. For Air Montenegro, the agreement represents an important step in strengthening its international presence without the need to launch new long-haul operations.
Executives from both airlines emphasized the broader impact of the partnership. Turkish Airlines highlighted Istanbul’s role as a bridge between continents and noted that the cooperation is expected to generate additional momentum for passenger traffic between Türkiye and Montenegro. Air Montenegro underscored the value of combining its regional focus with a global network, pointing to enhanced destination choices, improved scheduling flexibility, and a higher-quality travel experience for customers.
Beyond passenger convenience, the codeshare agreement is also expected to support wider economic and cultural ties between the two countries. Improved air connectivity can stimulate tourism flows, facilitate business travel, and encourage closer cooperation across sectors. Montenegro, in particular, stands to benefit from easier access for international visitors traveling through Istanbul, while Turkish Airlines gains stronger coverage in a popular Mediterranean market.
The partnership is positioned as a sustainable step forward for both carriers, supporting long-term growth in air traffic between Türkiye and Montenegro. As demand for flexible and well-connected travel options continues to rise, the agreement illustrates how strategic airline collaborations can deliver mutual benefits while enhancing the overall passenger experience.
