Flying from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours ahead of Dubrovnik.
Every week, there are five Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, opt for the 08:50 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 20:40 with Turkish Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DBV to IST flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between DBV and IST include:
Athens International Airport
Naples International Airport
Zagreb Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Currently, 65 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 158 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DBV to IST.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Dubrovnik Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart DBV land on time.
Dubrovnik Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Dubrovnik. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to DBV:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
Book a hotel close to IST if you're on a late Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in March.
Book your flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you'd like to visit Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DBV to IST in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.