Travelling from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Dubrovnik and Zagreb are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Each week, there are 26 Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 00:00 Croatia Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:45 with Croatia Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your DBV to ZAG flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Croatia Airlines has direct flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Zagreb — and maybe even more of Croatia if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Croatia Airlines on this route.
Croatia Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates DBV to ZAG flights, with 73.4% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DBV and ZAG:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Split Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
$78 is currently the best price for a one-way Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport flight. Return flights start from $194. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from DBV to ZAG, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
80% of flights departing from Dubrovnik Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from DBV.
Central Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DBV:
Arriving at Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
Reserve a hotel close to ZAG if you're taking a late Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Zagreb Airport rental car and explore Zagreb and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Zagreb Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
September is the most popular month for flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Zagreb in March.
When reserving your flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Zagreb Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DBV to ZAG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Croatia you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a trip to Split will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
Rijeka is another sought-after destination in Croatia and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. No trip is complete without dropping by Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas.