Dubrovnik Airport serves the celebrated 'Pearl of the Adriatic', a UNESCO World Heritage site, approximately 20 km south-east of the walled historic centre.
It is among Croatia's most tourist airports, with a very strong seasonal peak linked to cruise season and summer tourism.
How to get to Dubrovnik Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to DBV
Parking near Dubrovnik Airport
The airport-authorized parking is located in front of the terminal.
It is not staffed by dedicated personnel but is monitored by video; approximately €3 for the first hour, then €0.50 per additional hour (P2/P5 areas); higher rates during peak summer periods.
How to get to Dubrovnik from DBV
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Dubrovnik: Shared Airport Transfer to/from City Center
Dubrovnik Airport Private Transfer to Dubrovnik Hotels
Dubrovnik Luxury Airport Transfers
Transfer from the airport to Dubrovnik
Car rental at Dubrovnik Airport
Major international car rental companies operate desks in the arrivals area and are in high demand during summer—book well in advance.
Bring your driver's license, ID document, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit. EU citizens use their national license; others generally need an International Driving Permit (IDP). Remember that Dubrovnik's historic center is almost entirely pedestrian-only: a car is mainly useful for trips to other coastal destinations.
Hotels near Dubrovnik Airport
Old Town
20 km from the airport, 25-35 minutes by car along the coastal road D8; in July and August traffic can stretch the journey to 45-50 minutes. The airport shuttles, timed with arrivals, take about 40-50 minutes to the bus terminal next to Pile Gate.
Best for: Travellers who want the Walls, the Stradun and the evening life among restaurants and alleyways a few steps from their room.
- The Walls, the Stradun and most evening restaurants and bars are within walking distance of the room
- No other part of the city is as central for experiencing Dubrovnik's evenings without a taxi
- The old centre is pedestrian and cobbled: luggage and trolleys have to be carried by hand over steps and alleys, with no car access right up to the door
- It's the part of the city furthest from the airport, and the summer coastal traffic weighs most heavily here
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik The only chain hotel right at the gates of the Old Town, about 350 metres from Pile Gate and the Stradun; indoor pool and wellness centre with hammam, useful after a day walking the Walls. View availability
- 22 The Stradun Apartment right on the high street, the Old Town's main artery: an unbeatable position for those who want to stay among the alleyways after dinner without thinking about the next day's transfer. View availability
- 87 Stairs Apartments In the Ploče district, just outside the eastern Walls: 2 minutes' walk from Banje Beach and 5 from the Walls, with a balcony overlooking the Old Town. View availability
Lapad and Babin Kuk
23 km from the airport, about 30 minutes by car on the same coastal road D8 used for the Old Town, with no stops in between; the urban bus line 6 then connects Lapad to the centre in 15-20 minutes.
Best for: Travellers after a beach, a seafront stroll and a bit of calm in the evening, with a direct bus to the Old Town.
- Lapad Bay beaches (Sunset Beach) and the pedestrian seafront are a short walk from the apartments
- A more relaxed, less touristy area in the evening, with local restaurants outside the old-town price range
- The Walls and the old centre still need a bus or a taxi, about 15-20 minutes
- Lapad's main beach gets crowded in the middle of the day during high season
Recommended hotels
- 4M studios Above Sunset Beach Studio a short walk from Lapad beach (Sunset Beach), the busiest in the bay for sunsets and the seafront evening spots. View availability
- ABC Lapad Apartments Small family-run property in residential Lapad, 3 km from the Old Town and a short walk from the seafront and the bay's beaches. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, expanded to absorb tourism growth, handles very heavy summer traffic. From check-in to gate, the walk typically takes 10–15 minutes.
Security screening can be significantly delayed during July–August peaks: for international flights, allow at least 3 hours of advance time during high season.
Map of Dubrovnik Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is traffic in Dubrovnik so heavy in summer?
Because of the combination of air tourism and cruise ship arrivals, which funnel many visitors into the old town at the same time: allow for longer transfer times than expected.
Q. Can you get around Dubrovnik by car?
The walled old town is almost entirely pedestrian: a car is more useful for reaching other parts of the coast or nearby islands, not for moving around inside the walls.
Q. Was Dubrovnik one of the filming locations for Game of Thrones?
Yes, the old town was one of the series' main settings, used to recreate King's Landing: a walking tour of the filming locations, from the walls to Fort Lovrijenac, is one of the most popular activities in the city, and it's worth booking ahead in high season.
Q. What to buy at Dubrovnik's duty free?
Fine Dalmatian wines, rakija, and local specialties such as dried figs and local olive oil.
Flight board
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