Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): what you need to know
Dubrovnik's timezone is UTC+1, making Dubrovnik nine hours ahead of Seattle.
Leave plenty of time to make your SEA to DBV flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SEA and DBV include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SEA reach their destination without delay.
To get to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SEA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DBV if you're catching a late Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Dubrovnik Airport rental car and discover Dubrovnik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, AVIA Rent and Carwiz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Dubrovnik Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to central Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Airport to central Dubrovnik has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Dubrovnik. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport for August if you want to go to Dubrovnik during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SEA to DBV around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dubrovnik. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Dubrovnik, Split is another essential stop in Croatia. Start your sightseeing at Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.