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DBV Dubrovnik Airport

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Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) serves Dubrovnik, about 16 km southeast of Dubrovnik. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADBV
ICAOLDDU
ServesDubrovnik
From centre16 km
Non-stop41
Airlines20
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Elevation161 m

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The airport in numbers

Dubrovnik Airport — facts & history

We pulled Dubrovnik Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.1M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.9M in 2019.

Passengers / year
2.1M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.9M
in 2019
Elevation
161 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1962–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Official links

Dubrovnik Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik

The airport is about 16 km southeast of Dubrovnik, about 33 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail to Croatia's airports. Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar have a shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) to the centre and the ferry port.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi or Uber/Bolt (legal in the big cities). In season, don't plan a ferry the same day as a flight. Estimated fare to the centre: €20–€32.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~23 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~33 min€20–€32
Private transfer~33 minfixed upfront
Car rental~33 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Dubrovnik Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€20–€32 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Dubrovnik ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Dubrovnik Airport

Non-stop flights to about 41 destinations, operated by 20 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Croatia Airlines · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Jet2.com · Germanwings · easyJet · Transavia France · Monarch Airlines · Lufthansa · Harmony Airways · Luxair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Dubrovnik Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sailing from here?

Dubrovnik Airport is the airport nearest Dubrovnik's cruise terminal. Cruises from Dubrovnik — which lines and where ›

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Dubrovnik Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Dubrovnik shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Dubrovnik Airport to the centre of Dubrovnik?
No rail to Croatia's airports. Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar have a shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) to the centre and the ferry port. The airport is about 16 km southeast of Dubrovnik, about 33 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik?
Roughly €20–€32 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Dubrovnik Airport?
Metered taxi or Uber/Bolt (legal in the big cities). In season, don't plan a ferry the same day as a flight.
What's the cheapest way from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to Croatia's airports. Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar have a shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) to the centre and the ferry port.
Can I get from Dubrovnik Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to Croatia's airports. Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar have a shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) to the centre and the ferry port. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Dubrovnik Airport?
About 41 destinations, including London, Birmingham, Duesseldorf, Manchester. 20 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Dubrovnik Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Dubrovnik Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Dubrovnik Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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