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Situated on the clear blue waters of the Adriatic sea, the stone walls of Dubrovnik jut defiantly around a network of cobbled streets and age-old buildings. If you are looking for a destination steeped in history and natural beauty or just someplace to eat good food, drink good drink, and relax, get on the next plane, bus, or boat and hit up one of Europe's most stunning old towns. The increasing popularity of Monte Negro as a tourist destination, also makes Dubrovnik well-situated to offer the visitor a good entry point into the region. FLIGHTS TO DUBROVNIK Locally updated and revised, fresh* mini-guides are a great way to keep up to date on all the latest happenings & travel information in Croatia. |
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QUICK FACTS Country Code: +385
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It used to either be a hassle or a tad expensive to fly into or out of Dubrovnik. Fortunately, within the past several years, that has changed dramatically. In addition to major carriers such as BA and Croatia Airlines (domestic and international routes available), budget carriers from across Europe have started direct flights to Dubrovnik. The following is not an extensive list but should help get you started. Also, as air routes change, get cancelled or added, please let us know if you have any problems or suggestions with the links. BUDGET AIRLINES
UPON ARRIVING AT AIRPORT Dubrovnik Airport (DBR), located approximately 20 kilometres south of the old town, is the only airport operating both domestic and international flights to/from Dubrovnik. You can exchange money upon arrival. Once you have had your passport stamped (Croatia is not an EU country) and cleared customs, ATMs and Currency Exchange offices are located in the Arrival Hall. To get to the Old Town or to one of the nearby hotels, you can catch a shuttle bus, taxi, or hire a rental car.
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FERRIES TO/FROM DUBROVNIKA nice way to travel to Dubrovnik is by sea. If your mega yacht or sailboat is somehow unavailable or still just a figment of your imagination, all is not lost. You can sail aboard a bigger boat than Bill Gates himself. Welcome to the wonderful world of Jadrolinija, Croatia's ferry service. Jadrolinija vehicle and passenger ferries service the Adriatic coast from Rijeka down to Split, Hvar, Korcula, and Dubrovnik. For ferry information, visit: For ferry information between Bari (Italy) and Dubrovnik (Croatia) visit: There have been rumors that international ferry service between Greece and Dubrovnik, Croatia will commence in 2010. Since it is now 2013, those rumors are false. However, for possible ferry information between Greece and Dubrovnik (Croatia) keep your eye on this space: jump to: |
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TRAIN AND BUS TO/FROM DUBROVNIKThere are no direct trains to/from Dubrovnik. The nearest railway station is in Ploce (access to BiH) or Split (access to Zagreb and beyond). If you have arrived by rail to any of these cities, you can transit to Dubrovnik by bus. Bus travel in Croatia is generally an affordable and comfortable way to get around the country. A few hints:
For bus information, visit: UPON ARRIVING AT MAIN BUS STATION The main bus station or Autobus Kolodovar is located in the port area of the Dubrovnik called Gruz. Chances are you will be surrounded by accomodation touts and old babas upon arrival. It can be a bit daunting / annoying but take a deep breath and try not to be rude. Most of these people make their living off of renting rooms or apartments in their family homes. The elderly especially rely on the extra income to supplement their pensions. So, if you don't need a place to stay, gather your bags and tell them ne hvala (no thanks!). For a list of places that we recommend, click: fresh* mini-guide to accommodation in Dubrovnik To get to the Old Town or to one of the nearby hotels, you can walk, catch a local bus, taxi, or hire a rental car.
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