Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Dubrovnik is one hour behind Helsinki and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are four Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, opt for the 07:30 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:50 with Ryanair.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HEL to DBV flight.
Flying during a peak time such as September? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport, so jetting to Dubrovnik (and then seeing more parts of Croatia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Finnair stands out as the most punctual carrier for HEL to DBV flights, with 87.5% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and DBV:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Hamburg International Airport
Riga International Airport
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from HEL arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kms (11 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Book a hotel close to DBV if you're catching a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Dubrovnik Airport rental car and explore Dubrovnik and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, AVIA Rent and Carwiz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Dubrovnik Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
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 kms (12 miles) away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Dubrovnik in March.
The warmest month in Dubrovnik is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to DBV in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Croatia
Dubrovnik has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Croatia you should also see. About 386 kms (240 miles) north-west of Dubrovnik, a visit to Zagreb will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Croatia, head for Split, roughly 161 kms (100 miles) north-west of Dubrovnik. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil are highlights.