Dubrovnik Airport

TheDubrovnik airport known as Ragusa-Čilipi Airport (IATA code: DBV) is located near the city of Dubrovnik in the southernmost part of Dalmatia. Its location makes this airport a popular stopover for all those who want to reach not only southern Croatia, but also neighbouring states such as Montenegro.

The airport boasts the presence of various services for travellers (car rental, tour operators, duty free…), as well as shops, bars and restaurants. The airport is connected via low-cost airlines and scheduled flights to many Croatian and European cities such as Warsaw, Vienna, Madrid and Frankfurt. During the summer months, the airport also operates a large number of charter flights to cater for the high number of visitors planning to visit this part of Croatia.

How to reach Dubrovnik from airport

From Dubrovnik Airport, one can easily reach not only the city centre but also other locations in southern Croatia and the Balkans. The airport is less than 20 km from the centre, 5 km from Cavtat and 17 km from Montenegro, where cities such as Kotor and Cetinje can be easily reached.

Bus

For those who prefer to travel by public transport, it is possible to take a shuttle bus from the arrivals terminal to Dubrovnik’s main bus station (Pile Bus Station) or alternatively, buses from the airport to the centre.

Taxi

Finally, taxis are also available to take you to your final destination in comfort. The taxi rank is located right in front of Building B (Domestic and International Arrivals) of the passenger terminal.

Private transfer

An alternative to TAXIs is to book in advance a private transfer to or from Dubrovnik Airport airport. A driver will pick you up at the airport arrivals (thus avoiding taxi queues), at your hotel or wherever you prefer, to take you to the desired address.

It is the best solution if you do not want to waste time, do not want to use public transport, have a lot of luggage or are travelling in a group. To book a private transfer to or from Dubrovnik Airport airport visit this site.

Car hire

To reach the centre of Dubrovnik from the airport by car, take the D8 motorway to the Dubrovnik Centar exit. It usually takes about 25-30 minutes to reach the centre, but the journey time can be up to an hour in summer due to traffic. Several car rental agencies and car parks are available at the airport for both short and long stays. In case you want to move around to visit other Croatian localities as well, the advice is to rent a car for greater freedom of movement.

To rent a car in Dubrovnik we always recommend comparing the rates of all companies with DiscoverCars because in our opinion it offers the best prices, allows cancellation up to 48 hours before rental and offers a very cheap comprehensive insurance policy.

Connections with other locations

Dubrovnik-Čilipi Airport is the hub for southern Croatia and therefore provides easy access to many tourist destinations in the area. Whether you are flying to Dubrovnik for a sea, mountain or more cultural holiday, it will not be difficult to reach your final destination from here. In fact, this port of call is conveniently located for those travelling by car, as it is close to the D8 motorway, which connects all the cities on Croatia’s southern coast.

The Korkyra company also offers a shuttle bus service between Dubrovnik Airport and various places of interest on the island of Korcula, such as: Orašac, Slano, Prapratno, Trpanj, Orebić, Korčula, Lumbarda, Brna and Vela Luka.

Arrivals and Departures

Recommended hotels

Below is a list of recommended hotels near Dubrovnik Airport.