Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubrovnik Airport.
The timezone in Dubrovnik is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are 14 London Gatwick Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 05:55 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:35 with British Airways.
To ensure you catch your LGW to DBV flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubrovnik Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Dubrovnik (and then other corners of Croatia) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
British Airways is a leader in on-time performance for LGW to DBV flights, with 92.0% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and DBV:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
$59 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight. A return flight starts from $92. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book two months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to DBV.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubrovnik Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to DBV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubrovnik Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from LGW.
London Gatwick Airport is about 48 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubrovnik Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DBV if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Dubrovnik Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, AVIA Rent or Carwiz and discover more of Dubrovnik and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Dubrovnik Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Dubrovnik. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Dubrovnik is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubrovnik Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to DBV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Dubrovnik. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here 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.



