Travelling from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's main airports.
The average length of a direct Rome to Dubrovnik Airport flight is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Rome and Dubrovnik (where Dubrovnik Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) is the most popular route, with 9 direct services each week. You can travel from FCO to DBV on Vueling's 7am departure.
Your flight from Rome to DBV won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) leave from this terminal.
At FCO, there's a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport, such as:
The most frequently booked airline between FCO and DBV is Ryanair.
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Split up your flight from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and DBV include:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can get to CIA from central Rome in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Rome to DBV flight? Relax in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DBV instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Dubrovnik Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, AVIA Rent or Carwiz and explore beyond Dubrovnik's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Rome to Dubrovnik Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport is R 376. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 491. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
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The best month for landing cheap Rome to Dubrovnik Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
February is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Dubrovnik based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Rome to DBV plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dubrovnik, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubrovnik
Start your Dubrovnik trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Dubrovnik Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Dubrovnik when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Old City of Dubrovnik followed by Dubrovnik Old Town and Dubrovnik City Walls.
Explore more of Croatia
You've done Dubrovnik, now it's time to discover other corners of Croatia. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Split to check off its top sights. From Diocletian's Palace to Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Croatia, head for Zadar, roughly 306 kilometres north-west of Dubrovnik. Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar, Zadar Sunset and Zadar City Walls are key highlights.