✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Air Montenegro is a small full-service carrier built from the ashes of the old Montenegro Airlines, flying a short Embraer/A320-family network out of Podgorica and Tivat to the usual European city pairs — Belgrade, Vienna, Frankfurt, Rome, Paris, Istanbul and the seasonal Adriatic leisure runs. Its fares look full-service, but the cheapest Economy Basic ticket is where the trim happens: you get one 8 kg cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm) and that’s it. No checked bag is included on the lowest fare — if you want hold luggage you either climb a fare tier or pay to add it.
Because Air Montenegro flies only short and medium-haul European routes, there’s no long-haul exception to chase here: the cheapest-fare rules are the same whether you’re flying Podgorica–Belgrade or Tivat–Paris. A checked bag means a 23 kg piece, and on a higher Economy fare it comes bundled; on Economy Basic you’re buying it. Budget for that before you book a deal fare.
Quick facts
| Cabin bag | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 8 kg (1 piece) |
| Personal item | Phone/camera/laptop in hand — not a separate bag |
| Cheapest fare (Economy Basic) | Cabin bag only, no checked bag |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 x 23 kg on higher fares |
| Checked bag (Business) | 32 kg |
| Extra checked bag | From around €60 per piece |
| Concept | Piece concept (per-bag, not pooled weight) |
| Network | Short/medium-haul Europe only — no long-haul |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | No separate under-seat bag. Only loose items (phone, camera, laptop) carried in hand. |
| Cabin bag | 1 piece, 55 x 40 x 20 cm, up to 8 kg — included on all fares, Economy Basic included. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Economy Basic | No checked bag — add online from ~€60 per piece |
| Higher Economy fares | 1 piece up to 23 kg included |
| Business | 32 kg allowance |
| Extra / additional bag | From ~€60 per 23 kg piece (varies by route and channel) |
| Excess weight / oversize | Charged per piece; varies by route |
Baggage by region & route
Checked-bag inclusion on the cheapest fare can depend on where you fly, not just the fare name. Here is what the lowest fare includes by route:
| Route / region | Cheapest fare includes |
|---|---|
| All routes (short/medium-haul Europe) | No checked bag on Economy Basic |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Air Montenegro deal fare: a seat, one 8 kg cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm), and nothing in the hold. The Economy Basic fare that powers the headline price strips the checked bag entirely — and unlike a North American carrier, there’s no long-haul route where Air Montenegro quietly throws the bag back in, because it doesn’t fly long-haul. The rule is uniform across its whole European network.
If you need hold luggage, budget roughly €60 per 23 kg piece on top of the deal fare (add it during booking — gate and airport bag fees are always worse). On a return trip that’s around €120 for one checked bag both ways, so compare the all-in number against the next fare tier up, which often bundles the 23 kg bag for less than buying it twice.
Oversize, sports & special items
Air Montenegro applies the piece concept — allowances and excess are counted per bag, not as a pooled weight. Sports equipment, musical instruments and oversize items are accepted as checked or, for fragile instruments, as an extra purchased cabin seat, but they must be declared and paid for in advance; charges vary by item and route. Carriage of special baggage is subject to space and the airline’s conditions of carriage.
Note that Air Montenegro rebuilt the former Montenegro Airlines network and still runs a compact fleet, so seasonal routes and aircraft swaps are common.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Air Montenegro fare include a checked bag?
No. The Economy Basic (lowest) fare includes only one 8 kg cabin bag and no checked baggage. You must add a checked bag for a fee or book a higher Economy fare that bundles a 23 kg piece.
What is Air Montenegro's cabin baggage allowance?
One piece up to 8 kg, maximum dimensions 55 x 40 x 20 cm. This is included on every fare, including Economy Basic.
Is there a free personal item under the seat?
Air Montenegro does not give a separate under-seat personal-item bag. You may carry loose items such as a phone, camera or laptop in hand, but a second bag counts toward your cabin allowance.
How much does it cost to add a checked bag?
Adding a checked bag online during or after booking costs from around €60 per 23 kg piece. The exact price varies by route and when you add it; airport fees are higher.
How much checked baggage do I get in Economy and Business?
On higher Economy fares, one piece up to 23 kg. In Business class, 32 kg. Allowances are counted per piece under the piece concept.
Does checked-bag inclusion vary by route on Air Montenegro?
No. Air Montenegro flies only short and medium-haul European routes, so the cheapest fare’s no-checked-bag rule applies everywhere. There is no long-haul exception.
Can I bring sports gear or a musical instrument?
Yes, as declared special baggage. Sports equipment and instruments are accepted as checked items (or, for fragile instruments, on an extra seat) and must be booked and paid for in advance; charges vary by item and route.
Is it cheaper to buy a bag or upgrade the fare?
On a round trip, adding one bag both ways runs roughly €120. A higher Economy fare often bundles the 23 kg bag for less than buying it twice, so compare the all-in price before choosing the Basic fare.