Travelling from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
Dubrovnik and Zadar are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DBV to ZAD 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.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubrovnik Airport to Zadar Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between DBV and ZAD include:
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
At the moment, 78 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubrovnik Airport to Zadar Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 141 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DBV to ZAD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Zadar Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DBV to ZAD.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Zadar Airport.
Handy information about Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
When it comes to Dubrovnik Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Dubrovnik Airport from central Dubrovnik, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Zadar Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DBV:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
If you have a late Dubrovnik Airport to Zadar Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ZAD:
Grab a Zadar Airport rental car and explore Zadar and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Surprice and Carwiz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Zadar Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
Zadar Airport to central Zadar has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dubrovnik Airport to Zadar Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Zadar in February.
When booking your flight from Dubrovnik Airport to Zadar Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zadar, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DBV to ZAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zadar. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
If there's time to check out another side of Croatia, head for Split, roughly 121 kilometres south-east of Zadar. Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour are key reasons to visit.