Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dubrovnik Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Dubrovnik is two hours behind Istanbul and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from IST to DBV start from 07:25 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:35 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to DBV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Dubrovnik (and then exploring more of Croatia!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dubrovnik Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Turkish Airlines.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and DBV:
Franjo Tudman Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight is £58. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £148. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to DBV.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dubrovnik Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 30 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dubrovnik Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Book a hotel near DBV if you're catching a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight. Pick 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 popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Dubrovnik Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to central Dubrovnik
From Dubrovnik Airport, Dubrovnik is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Dubrovnik in January.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dubrovnik Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Dubrovnik, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IST to DBV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Dubrovnik is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Croatia just waiting to be explored. Around 240 miles north-west of Dubrovnik, a trip to Zagreb will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
Split is another essential stop in Croatia and is around 100 miles north-west of Dubrovnik. No journey is complete without experiencing Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.