Dubrovnik Airport: Your Gateway to the Adriatic Gem

Located just 18 kilometers southeast of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) is the perfect starting point for your Croatian adventure.

As one of the busiest airports in the country, it welcomes travellers from all over the world, especially during the bustling summer months when Dubrovnik becomes a top tourist destination.

The airport is small but modern, with all the amenities you’ll need, including coffee shops, duty-free shopping, ATMs, a parking lot with 200 parking spaces and car rental services to help you explore the stunning region.

Whether you're heading to Dubrovnik’s historic Old Town or the beautiful Adriatic coastline, the airport is well-connected with buses, taxis, and private transfers, ensuring a smooth trip to your destination.

So, whether you're arriving for the world-famous sights or simply to relax by the sea, Dubrovnik Airport is a warm and welcoming gateway to this beautiful part of Croatia.

Dubrovnik’s Ruđer Bošković Airport welcomes planes from numerous European destinations, such as London, Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Dublin, Vienna, Athens as well as domestic ones - Zagreb, Split, Brac and Rijeka. 

Dubrovnik Airport - gates for international flights

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Private car transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to the city

For a quick and comfortable transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to the city of Dubrovnik book your private car transfer. We recommend Welcome Pickups, offering safe and reliable transfer for the price of local taxi (€40).

The English-speaking driver will meet you at the arrival terminal, assist you with your luggage and drive you directly to your Dubrovnik accommodation.

In addition, you can book transfer to other destinations such as Cavtat, Mlini, Slano, Ston, Peljesac or even a few cities in nearby Montenegro (Tivat, Kotor, Herceg Novi, Budva etc).

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Taxi from Dubrovnik airport

Would you like to enjoy the privacy and comfort? Then taking a taxi is the solution for you. There is a taxi rank just outside the airport building. Taxis are available during the airport's opening hours (6 am- 10 pm). If you arrive late, you can call for a radio taxi on + 385 800 0970. The taxi rate is around €40.

Sometimes, especially during the peak season (July and August) there is a shortage of available taxis at the airport. In this case you may find it more convenient to book your private car transfer in advance.

Dubrovnik airport car hire

Planning to hire a car and explore Dubrovnik and its surroundings on your own? In this case, we advise you to find affordable car hire deals at Discover Cars and booking easily online.

Accommodation close to the airport

There are no hotels at Dubrovnik Airport. However, 3 km away in the nearby Cavtat, plenty of hotels and private accommodation can be found. Take a taxi from the stand outside the airport building to reach Cavtat.

Boarding the plane on Dubrovnik’s Ruđer Bošković Airport

Direct flights to Dubrovnik

The most practical way to get to Dubrovnik is a non-stop flight. During the summer season (from April to October) Dubrovnik is connected to all major cities in Europe (London, Paris, Rome, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Lisbon, Dublin, Vienna, Venice, Athens, Copenhagen and many more).

All the major European airlines have flights to Dubrovnik, including British Airways, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air France, Aer Lingus, Thomas Cook Airlines, SAS, Aegean Airlines etc.

Many low-cost carriers, like EasyJet, Vueling, Wizz Air, Jet2.com, Volotea, Norwegian, fly into Dubrovnik seasonally from April to October.

Flying to Dubrovnik via Zagreb

Dubrovnik can also be reached via Zagreb. There are plenty of flights from all European capitals (London, Paris, Frankfurt, Prague, Rome, Vienna, Venice, Lisbon, Berlin and others) to Zagreb operated by Croatia Airlines (Croatian national airline company) as well as other companies (Air France, Easyjet, Lufthansa, Czech Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Germanwings, Aeroflot etc).

Croatia Airlines connects Dubrovnik and Zagreb regularly all-year round (with several daily flights; flight takes around 45 minutes). You can also fly from Zagreb to Osijek, Pula, Rijeka, Split, Brac and Zadar with this Croatian operator.

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