Dubrovnik By Air: Travel Information
Easiest way to reach Dubrovnik is by air: you avoid border crossing, traffic jams and long waiting to board a ferry. Air tickets are becoming cheaper and cheaper, and there are usually some great flight deals so you have more money to spend on yourself in Dubrovnik.
Flights to Dubrovnik
Find out how to get from Ćilipi airport to Dubrovnik, how to arrange a private transfer or look for affordable flight tickets.
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), officially Ruđer Bošković Airport, is located in Čilipi, 22.5 km by road from Dubrovnik. The drive normally takes around 30-35 minutes, although summer traffic can increase the journey to about an hour.
This guide covers the main ways to travel between Dubrovnik Airport and Dubrovnik, official live arrivals and departures, parking, car rental and useful terminal facilities. For most visitors, the main choice is between the airport shuttle and a taxi, Uber or pre-booked private transfer.
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The official Dubrovnik Airport shuttle bus, operated by Platanus, connects Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) with Ploče Gate beside Dubrovnik Old Town and the Main Bus Station in Gruž. A one-way ticket costs €10, an open return costs €15, and buses from the airport normally leave about 30 minutes after each arriving flight.
This page is focused on the shuttle itself: the current timetables in both directions, exact stops, tickets, luggage rules and what to do if your flight is delayed. For taxis, Uber, private transfers, parking and general airport information, use our Dubrovnik Airport guide.
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