Tivat: possible new BA destination?
Oct 30, 2018, 1:35 pm
#16
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I was in Kotor in May and it's breathtakingly beautiful. Transfer time from DBV was about 40 mins @LTNPhobia whilst DBV obviously is in Croatia we 100% did not pass through a border post in either direction( I have no idea if this is a recent thing or not).
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Oct 30, 2018, 4:09 pm
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WIll it become more attractive to take the ferry Ploče to Trpanj to remain in Croatia and in the Schengen zone when driving between the Dubrovnik area and the rest of Croatia?
Not that that helps much with getting to Tivit by road from Croatia, it looks like you might as well leave the Schengen Area near Neum and continue through Bosnia and Hercegovina into Montenegro.
Not that that helps much with getting to Tivit by road from Croatia, it looks like you might as well leave the Schengen Area near Neum and continue through Bosnia and Hercegovina into Montenegro.
Oct 30, 2018, 4:32 pm
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Border crossing on land between Tivat and Dubrovnik is a right pain in summer, so I am not surprised in that respect.
I would like someone (non-LCC) operating scheduled services from the UK to Tivat since transport is a major factor that's ruled out an annual contract at Porto Montenegro for us so far (helicopter charter to/from DBV every time is not an option!).
I would like someone (non-LCC) operating scheduled services from the UK to Tivat since transport is a major factor that's ruled out an annual contract at Porto Montenegro for us so far (helicopter charter to/from DBV every time is not an option!).
Oct 30, 2018, 4:53 pm
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I’m led to believe the roads connecting Neum to the rest of Bosnia are very mountainous and not very good quality. But I’ve not yet been brave enough to drive up that way and find out for myself.
Oct 30, 2018, 5:20 pm
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Anyway, LHR to Tivat BA flights could result in Porto Montenegro getting our annual berth contract, although it still leaves issues with winter access, as I'm sure it will be summer only.
Oct 30, 2018, 5:52 pm
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What will you do if BA abandons the route after a year and noone else takes it on? Are your contracts as flexible as BA is, ahem, flighty?
Oct 30, 2018, 9:45 pm
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I'd take it elsewhere but then, if we really like it there, we'd wear the transport pain.
Oct 31, 2018, 2:25 am
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Easyjet have operated to Tivat for at least a couple of summers from LGW and provided you book three seats for two preferably in the front row, Club Easyjet is fine. After all, the only thing you miss out on is BA food which to me is an advantage.
Oct 31, 2018, 3:44 am
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Oct 31, 2018, 4:28 am
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I spoke at a conference in Montenegro last year and was blown away by how beautiful the country was.
However getting there from Edinburgh was a right pain. 3 flights in each direction.
There’s been the possibility of work there but the trip has put me off. A BA flight would at least make the journey a little more palatable.
However getting there from Edinburgh was a right pain. 3 flights in each direction.
There’s been the possibility of work there but the trip has put me off. A BA flight would at least make the journey a little more palatable.
Last edited by IntVic; Oct 31, 2018 at 4:47 am Reason: clarification
Oct 31, 2018, 5:33 am
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Saying that, those monster yachts are not unusual in the Adriatic, and also around some Greek islands (particularly Cyclades). Sailed past all sorts of interesting ones like Eclipse, Maltese Falcon and so many others that are a little less spectacular ones no longer even get our attention.
Oct 31, 2018, 5:43 am
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I suspect with the golf and O&O also opening, growth of Porto Montenegro and awareness of Kotor as an old town worth visiting this will become a staple alongside the Dubrovnic and Tirana routes. However the airport is tiny and chaotic but with proper regular flights perhaps improvements will come in due course. Podgorica a better airport but a 1-1.5hr drive from the coast.....
I'll also add that Sveti Stefan is an awesome hotel, ridiculously good spa, and indeed is being expanded though staying on the island is the reason to be there.
I'll also add that Sveti Stefan is an awesome hotel, ridiculously good spa, and indeed is being expanded though staying on the island is the reason to be there.
Last edited by YClass; Oct 31, 2018 at 9:19 am
