Traveling from Split Airport (SPU) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Split Airport to Dubrovnik Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.
Split and Dubrovnik share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from SPU to DBV start from 12:10 — the first with Trade Air. The last departure is at 20:55 with Croatia Airlines. In total, there are three weekly Split Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SPU to DBV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Traveling to Dubrovnik (and then exploring more of Croatia!) is a breeze with Trade Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Split Airport to Dubrovnik Airport.
Trade Air is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating SPU to DBV flights, Croatia Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Split Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SPU and DBV:
Vienna Airport
Naples International Airport
Zagreb Airport
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
Split Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart SPU reach their destination on time.
To get to Split Airport from central Split, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 15 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Split Airport to Dubrovnik Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SPU:
Arriving at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
If you have a late Split Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near DBV:
Pick up a Dubrovnik Airport rental car and explore Dubrovnik and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, AVIA Rent and Carwiz are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Dubrovnik Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to central Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Airport to central Dubrovnik has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 12 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The quietest month for a flight from Split Airport to Dubrovnik Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Dubrovnik based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Split Airport to Dubrovnik Airport for August if you'd like to explore Dubrovnik during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 70ºF and 86ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 36ºF and 54ºF. Search for cheap tickets from SPU to DBV around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dubrovnik. Around 240 miles away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Around 100 miles north-west of Dubrovnik, Split is another favorite stop in Croatia. No visit is complete without checking out Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
