Dubrovnik Airport to the Old Town (DBV)
Arrange a private transfer from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to the Old Town area, Lapad or Cavtat. For accommodation inside pedestrian areas, confirm the accessible drop-off point and final walking route before travel.
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- Flight tracking included
- Fixed prices, no surprises
- Free cancellation
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Dubrovnik Airport is at Čilipi, roughly 20 km south-east of the city along a coast road that spends most of its length looking down on the Adriatic. The drive is 25–30 minutes. What matters more than the distance is the last hundred metres: the Old Town is entirely pedestrian, so every arrival ends with a walk through Pile or Ploče. A pre-booked driver gets you to the closest legal drop-off for your specific address and helps with the bags — which is not what happens when a shuttle empties sixty people at the bus stop above Pile.
Routes and journey times
| Route | Typical time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| DBV → Old Town (Pile / Ploče gates) | 25–30 min | Closest permitted drop-off, luggage carried to the gate |
| DBV → Lapad & Babin Kuk hotels | 30–35 min | The big resort hotels and the Copacabana beach strip |
| DBV → Cavtat | ~10 min | Practically next door to the airport |
| DBV → Gruž cruise & ferry port | ~30 min | For sailings to Korčula, Mljet and the Elaphiti islands |
| DBV → Ston & the Pelješac wineries | ~1 h 20 | Oysters, salt pans and the second-longest defensive wall in Europe |
| DBV → Split | ~3 h 30 | Now border-free over the Pelješac bridge |
Local knowledge
Two pieces of local knowledge worth more than any guidebook. First: if your apartment is inside the walls, send us the street name in advance — the difference between the Pile and Ploče drop-off can be fifteen minutes of walking with a suitcase. Second: the cruise ships dictate the city’s rhythm, so an early breakfast inside the walls is a different experience from an eleven-o’clock one. Your driver can tell you which ships are in on your dates.
What every transfer includes
- Meet & greet — name sign inside arrivals, luggage handled, air conditioning already running.
- Fixed price — quoted before you travel; tolls, waiting time and luggage included.
- Flight tracking — early or late, your driver adjusts automatically, with 60 minutes of free waiting.
- Luxury Mercedes — sedans for up to three, V-Class vans for seven, Sprinter minibuses for sixteen.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Dubrovnik Airport to the Old Town?
About 25–30 minutes for the 20 km, on a coastal road with almost no alternative route, so timings are reliable outside the summer afternoon peak.
Can the car drive me into the Old Town?
No — it is pedestrian-only. We drop you at the nearest permitted point for your address, usually Pile or Ploče, and help carry your luggage to the gate.
Do you meet late flights?
Yes. Dubrovnik has a heavy late-evening arrival bank in summer and we meet all of it, with 60 minutes of free waiting from actual landing time.
Is the Dubrovnik to Split drive still through Bosnia?
Not since the Pelješac bridge opened in 2022. The route is entirely within Croatia now — no border queues. See our dedicated Dubrovnik–Split page.
Can you collect us from a cruise ship at Gruž?
Yes, port pick-ups are routine. Give us the ship name and docking time and the driver will be waiting at the terminal.
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Send the route and your dates — a fixed, all-inclusive price comes back within about 30 minutes.
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Include your exact pickup and destination, travel date, passengers and luggage. For hourly hire, add the duration and planned stops. Confirm vehicle availability, the quote and collection details with the team before travel.
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