Dubrovnik Airport (airport code DBV) is the main airport of Dubrovnik in Croatia. This international airport has all the facilities that you would expect in an international installation. Its location is close to 16 kilometers from the city center of Dubrovnik, which is close to Cilipi. The proximity to Cilipi village gave Dubrovnik Airport its other local name of Cilipi Airport. The airport is fairly busy with the longest runway in Croatia.
Amenities at Dubrovnik Airport
The short stay that you will have after landing at Dubrovnik Airport is as comfortable as in any other international airport. This airport has top quality amenities such as coffee shops, duty free shops, ATMs and tax-free shops at the arrivals, which are all located on the first floor of the building. You are therefore guaranteed refreshments and shopping for the things you will need to use in your hotel room.
Moving from the Airport
Airport transfers at Dubrovnik Airport are very reliable and of different kinds, because you can use taxis, shuttles or buses to your destination in the city. If you are here for a vacation, you will need a more comfortable means of transport that is also convenient. A rental car is the best means to take you around as you visit the different tourist attractions, since you will be driving at your pace and taking all the time, you need at those attraction sites.
A nagging taxi driver can be very irritating when he keeps on reminding you that he is running out of time, and wants you to cut your sightseeing short so that he can take you back to your hotel. Set yourself free by hiring a car to use throughout your vacation, and you will have enough time to tour the attractive sites in Dubrovnik.
Places to See
- Churches – The people of Dubrovnik are religious and for the time you will be in this city, you will want to attend a mass in one of the ancient church. The inside is dimly lit and flowers and placed in jars to provide a nice smell during the mass and the smell of frankincense will calm you too.
- The Squares - Take a walk in the city streets and visits some of the Dubrovnik squares where you can relax and learn some history about Croatia.
- Trsteno – Is a village that is about twenty kilometers away, and is known for its production of cane. You can enjoy the long drive to and from the village, and you will also love the site of the countryside along the way.