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Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik Airport are great jumping-off points for a driving holiday along the Croatian Riviera. From the airport, it only takes around 25min to drive the 21 km to Dubrovnik’s old town. Further north, Daksa and Orasac are within about 35 km of the airport and Ston, (73 km away), and Korcula Island (138 km away) both make good rest stops on the way to Split, which is 248 km from the airport. If you’re heading south, Herceg Novi is only 30 km away and usually takes around 35min to reach.

No, there are no hotels at the airport (which is quite small), but there are plenty of hotels nearby. Some of the closest hotels in Cilpi, the village where the airport is situated, are Le Petit Hotel Apartments, Villa Joe, and Studio Antica. All are within 0.4 km of the airport. Slightly further away in the Cavtat area, you have a bigger choice, including Hotel Cavtat, Hotel Croatia Cavtat, Villa Pattiera, and the Bacan Serviced Apartments, all of which are within 5 km of the airport.

You have three options: the Airport Transfer Service (which is a private car/minibus), the Dubrovnik Airport Shuttle, or a taxi. When pre-booking, you can fix a price (normally about €33-€47) for an English-speaking driver who will greet you at Departures. The airport shuttle is a cheaper option, costing around €6. The service runs seven days a week, and the journey takes around 45-60min. A metred taxi will also cost around €33-47and should take approximately 20min depending on traffic.

Among airlines operating Dublin to Dubrovnik flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Dublin and Dubrovnik. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Aer Lingus

Flights from Dublin to Dubrovnik usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Dubrovnik (DBV).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dublin to Dubrovnik.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €133 return via Zurich (ZRH), compared with €198 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €27–€86 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Dubrovnik most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 42% of one-stop connections
• London Stansted (STN) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Dublin to Dubrovnik route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at €174 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at €239, a difference of €65. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Dubrovnik route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dublin to Dubrovnik flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Dubrovnik:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 09:15
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 22:35.

The flight takes about 3h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of €198. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dublin to Dubrovnik takes 3h 20m, covering 3,492 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dublin to Dubrovnik are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €45, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 54m, compared to 6h 22m via London Stansted (STN) and 6h 58m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Dubrovnik is 1 hour ahead of Dublin (Central European Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avia Rent A Car
• Sixt
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• CarWiz
• Avis

Return flights from Dublin to Dubrovnik range from €149 to €258, with an average of €198 over the past 12 months. Anything below €149 counts as a good deal.