Dubrovnik Airport – Everything you need to know

Dubrovnik, also known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, is just one of the destinations in Croatia, a small European country that has burst onto the tourism scene with its sunny vistas and over 1,000 islands and islets to explore. The city is located in the southern part of Croatia on the Dalmatian coast on the Adriatic Sea. Dubrovnik is known for its public beaches, the Arboretum Trsteno, the Sponza and Rector's palaces, the Franciscan Church and Monastery and other cultural heritage. It has also served as a filming site for the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, which has helped to massively increase tourism to the city, resulting in a busier airport. Many people also use the Dubrovnik Airport as a starting point to travel to the nearby countries of Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, or elsewhere in the Balkans privately or with a group. Despite Dubrovnik being one of the biggest tourist destinations in Croatia, its airport is only the country's third-busiest after Zagreb and Split.


Many european airlines (Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines and Vueling, for instance) as well as those operating large numbers of holiday routes within the continent offer flights to DBV, British Airways and Turkish Airlines being among the best regarded among frequent travelers; besides, American Airlines flies directly from Philadelphia airport in the USA. If you are planning to fly to this airport for the first time, continue reading to learn further about how to get from its facilities to your accommodation in Dubrovnik upon arrival, how many terminal buildings it has, how to navigate them and what other services are offered to passengers.

Travel from Dubrovnik airport to the city

DBV is located about 16 kilometers away from central Dubrovnik, and so commuting to the downtown should take arriving travelers no longer than thirty minutes. Ground transportation options from Dubrovnik airport are varied: for instance, the cheapest way to get to the heart of the city is the Libertas bus route 11, or alternatively lines 27 or 38, also linking it to the airport. Official taxis can be found outside the terminal B building, but you can arrange a transfer also. For greater comfort or independence, you may rent a car from Kompas also.

Terminals of Dubrovnik airport

DBV used to have two terminals: A and B. In 2017, a newly-built terminal became operational (terminal C) and started to handle all domestic and international departures, including the check-in process and security controls. As of today, terminal B is used for domestic and international arrivals only, and terminal A has been permanently closed. Since buildings B and C are adjacent, they function as a single passenger terminal.

Can passengers use WiFi in Dubrovnik airport?

Yes, WiFi is available in all areas of Dubrovnik airport. 

Other passenger services

If you travel for work purposes or simply feel like waiting to board your plane in style, you can purchase access to the Business Lounge in Dubrovnik airport, located after security on the third floor of the international departures zone. Note that working hours for this lounge may vary subject to the scheduled flights on a particular day. Alternatively, and taking into account that the premises of the airport are smoke-free, you may head over to the smoking area should you need it. This city in Croatia offers a perfect blend of history and modernity, and visitors often come back in order to be able to enjoy everything it has to offer: from exploring the Old Town to renting buggies jet skis, watersports etc. with Beta Adventures, not forgetting the ferry rides to nearby islands with Vivado company. Even if you just have the time to go see the old fortresses and city walls or the whole Dubrovnik from hill Srđ (where you can get with a cable car) and watch the sun set from the terrace of a nice restaurants, it will have been worth it. More info: https://www.airport-dubrovnik.hr/en