Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Dubrovnik (DBV)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Dubrovnik

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Dubrovnik flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Dubrovnik

Istanbul to Dubrovnik: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Dubrovnik below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dubrovnik.

Istanbul to Dubrovnik: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£148
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 55 mins
Most popular airlineCroatia Airlines
Average flights per week18

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Dubrovnik: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Dubrovnik is £148. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Dubrovnik.
Croatia Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Dubrovnik.
As of March 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Dubrovnik.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Dubrovnik is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Dubrovnik Airport on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dubrovnik but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dubrovnik is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Dubrovnik.

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.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IST to DBV by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Dubrovnik Airport.

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)

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.

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