Written by our local expert Mate

Mate is Croatian and owns a transport company in the Balkans. He is an expert on all things transportation (& food). He has visited over 30 countries and writes about the best way to get between two places.

How To Get From Dubrovnik Airport To Dubrovnik City Centre (& Dubrovnik To Dubrovnik Airport)

Is there anything left to be said about the star of Croatia, Dubrovnik? This city is on the top of most travelers’ lists, and with so much to explore in the city and its proximity to Croatia’s other gems, it’s no wonder why!  Getting to Dubrovnik has never been more accessible, with significantly more international flights to Dubrovnik making it very simple to visit.

Upon arrival, you can take your pick from a plethora of Dubrovnik hotels that cater to all budgets. But before you can get to the Dubrovnik center to your fabulous hotel, you need to work out how you will get from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik. Fortunately for you, we have dug up all the Dubrovnik Airport transport options for you.

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Dubrovnik Airport

The distance from Dubrovnik Airport to Dubrovnik Old town is 21 km, and located in the village of Cilipi. It is about a 25-30-minute drive, and there is no Dubrovnik train service, so all Dubrovnik transfers from the airport are by road.

That means your options are limited to the Dubrovnik Airport Bus, Dubrovnik Airport transfers, Dubrovnik Airport shuttle, and a taxi from Dubrovnik Airport.

Dubrovnik Airport Transfer

By far, the most convenient, stylish, and comfortable way to get from the airport is to use a Dubrovnik Airport transfer service. The best part is a Dubrovnik private transfer will cost you the same as a taxi in Dubrovnik, so why not take all the additional benefits. Dubrovnik transfer services are a door-to-door service that will take you to your Dubrovnik hotel with English-speaking professional drivers.

Prices are fixed upon booking, so there is no need to worry about the Dubrovnik taxi prices and whether the taxi meter is working or not. The significant additional benefit of a Dubrovnik airport transfer, as opposed to a taxi, is that the service is pre-booked, and the driver is waiting for you as you exit customs holding up a sign with your name on it. No need to line up and wait for a taxi to Dubrovnik.

Dubrovnik Airport Bus / Dubrovnik Airport Shuttle Bus

If you are on a budget, then the Dubrovnik airport shuttle, which runs to and from Dubrovnik, is an excellent option. This service will take you from Dubrovnik Airport and make stops at the Pile Gate bus stop, Gruz ferry port, and Dubrovnik main Bus Station.

The Dubrovnik shuttle runs seven days a week and costs 6 euro, which is a beautiful way to save a little cash. The Dubrovnik Airport shuttle bus pick-up location is in front of the airport terminal, and the bus departure times are aligned with the arrival of flights at Dubrovnik Airport and there is no need to pre-book ahead.

Taxi Dubrovnik

If you like a good old-fashioned taxi service, then you’ll be happy to hear that there are taxis available at Dubrovnik Airport. The taxi rank is located just outside the Dubrovnik airport terminal.  Dubrovnik taxi fares can vary from 34-47 euro, and be sure to check the taximeter is on.

It’s worth noting that there can sometimes be delays in waiting for a taxi as flights arrive simultaneously, and many people need a taxi to Dubrovnik simultaneously. Given the price of a taxi from Dubrovnik airport to the old town is the same as a Dubrovnik Airport transfer, it’s a much safer, more comfortable, and easier transport option to go with the Dubrovnik transfer.