Travelling from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): What you need to know
Istanbul Airport (IST) is Istanbul's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) taking off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport flight.
The timezone in Dubrovnik is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Dubrovnik Airport is located in Dubrovnik.
Take your pick of 5 direct flights a week between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Dubrovnik Airport (DBV). This is the most popular route, with Turkish Airlines offering a 7:25am departure from IST to DBV.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to DBV.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) can be booked from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport leaving from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from IST to DBV.
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport. Here's where you can connect between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and DBV:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to DBV flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
About Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near DBV:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to central Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Dubrovnik. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport is Rs19,243. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs47,672. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book five months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to DBV.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
February is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Dubrovnik based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Istanbul to DBV plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dubrovnik to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC and 12ºC.
More about Dubrovnik
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Dubrovnik Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubrovnik:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Dubrovnik when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Dubrovnik City Walls followed by Dubrovnik Old Town and Dubrovnik Observation Point.
Explore more of Croatia
Dubrovnik is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Croatia just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres northwest of Dubrovnik, a trip to Split will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
Zadar is another essential stop in Croatia and is around 306 kilometres northwest of Dubrovnik. No trip is complete without experiencing Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar, Zadar Sunset and Zadar City Walls.