Flying from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Dubrovnik Airport.
Dubrovnik is one hour behind Tel Aviv and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your TLV to DBV flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EL AL Israel Airlines offers direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Dubrovnik — and maybe even more of Croatia if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is EL AL Israel Airlines.
Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
78% of flights departing from Ben Gurion Intl Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near TLV. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Dubrovnik Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DBV instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dubrovnik Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, AVIA Rent or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dubrovnik and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dubrovnik Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to central Dubrovnik
From Dubrovnik Airport, Dubrovnik is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The quietest month for a flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Dubrovnik Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Dubrovnik based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Dubrovnik is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Dubrovnik Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from TLV to DBV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be explored after you've seen 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.
Split is another must-experience destination in Croatia and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Dubrovnik. No journey is complete without seeing Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.