Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
The timezone in Dubrovnik is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Each week, there are six Athens International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, opt for the 08:30 Aegean Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:00 with Croatia Airlines.
Your ATH to DBV flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Athens International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Dubrovnik (and then other corners of Croatia) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Croatia Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers ATH to DBV flights, with 75.0% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ATH and DBV include:
Istanbul Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Athens International Airport, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Athens International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you have an early flight from Athens International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Book a hotel near DBV if you have a late Athens International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Dubrovnik Airport rental car and explore Dubrovnik and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, AVIA Rent and Carwiz are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Dubrovnik Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Dubrovnik. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Dubrovnik is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Athens International Airport to Dubrovnik Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ATH to DBV sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dubrovnik. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Dubrovnik, Split is another favourite stop in Croatia. Start your sightseeing at Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
