Getting from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik City Centre

Once your Dubrovnik holiday is booked you need to figure out how to get from the airport to your accommodation. Booking your transfer in advance could be a smart choice - it could save you time, hassle and money. Be sure to choose a transfer from Dubrovnik Airport that suits your budget and the size of your group.

Transport options available from Dubrovnik Airport are following: a private car transfer, the shuttle bus, local taxi or renting a car. If you are looking for the most comfortable transport, then nothing will beat a private car transfer (the price is the same as the local taxi).

In the text below find detailed info on all transfer options from the airport.

Baggage carousel at Dubrovnik Airport

Private car transfer

The most comfortable and the quickest way of travelling from Dubrovnik Airport to the city of Dubrovnik is a private car transfer.

These door-to-door transfers can be arranged at any time of day and night and prices are similar to those of local taxis (start at 38€).

We recommend Welcome Pickups, who selected the best local airport taxi companies for your smooth and safe transfer to the city. English-speaking drivers will take you from the airport directly to your accommodation. Book easily in-advance and don't worry about your airport transfer!

Using this service you can book your transfer not only to the city of Dubrovnik, but also to Cavtat, ACI Marina Slano, Ston, the island of Korcula and other destinations. Check all available routes here!

An airplane wing

Renting a car from Dubrovnik airport

Planning to hire a car and explore Dubrovnik and its surroundings on your own?

In this case you should hire a car for your Dubrovnik holiday. We advise you to book your car hire with Discover Cars to make great savings. Compare the best car hire deals from top companies. They have something for every budgets. from economy cars, SUVs, minibuses and luxury vehicles. Prices start from just 20€ (based on 7 days rental).

You can arrange the car to be picked from the airport or several car hire offices in the city. Pre-book your holiday car hire with Discover Cars to make great savings!

Dubrovnik Airport shuttle bus

Another way of ground transport, the airport shuttle bus is available 7 days a week throughout the day. Shuttle buses meet all scheduled flights landing at Dubrovnik Airport for transfer to the city of Dubrovnik (30-40 minutes ride).

You will find shuttle buses just outside the airport building (on the right side).

Tickets for the shuttle bus can be purchased from the counter on the airport or can be easily booked online.

Once when the bus arrives to Dubrovnik, the first stop is Ploce Gate (easter entrance to the Old Town). This stop is convenient for those staying in the Old Town or close to the Old Town. Get off here to catch city buses to Lapad, Babin Kuk and Montovjerna. The taxi stand is also situated here.

The bus station, which is located in Gruz (port area), is second stop. From here you can catch taxi to ride you to your accommodation or just walk if it's nearby.

To get to the airport, catch the shuttle bus from Main bus station or if staying in Old Town, from the bus stop close to the Cable car station.