The Route Shop | Dubrovnik Airport (DBV

Routes possibilities

Dubrovnik - a UNESCO World Heritage site, a resort of stunning beauty and value - soon to be served by superb new airport infrastructure.

New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work

Milan and Nice

No direct air connection available in spite of increased number of tourists from these regions. Use of cars in spite of long distance.

Paris

Many charter flights operate in summer season. According to passenger figures, there is high demand for morning direct flights. These passengers use time-consuming intermediate airports to reach Paris.

Copenhagen

No direct flights in summer season, but there are permanent requests by potential travellers.

Lisbon

Figures show that there are a large number of Portuguese visitors. Since there is no direct connection, they use indirect flights to reach the region.

Budapest

In 2007 there were five frequencies weekly on the Budapest route. During 2008 all of these were cancelled in spite of a higher demand on this route.

Istanbul

Only ad hoc charters available. Visitors from Istanbul arrive in Dubrovnik using transfer flights via several destinations - both expensive and time consuming.

Athens

Only ad hoc charters available. Travellers arrive via several destinations which is expensive and time consuming.

Berlin

Not connected by direct flight in spite of high demand of German tourists for Dubrovnik and Adriatic coast.

Warsaw

No direct air connection available in spite of great number of visitors from Poland. Use of cars in spite of long distances.

Hamburg

Northern Germany is not covered by an air services in spite high tourist demand for Dubrovnik and Adriatic region.

Venice

No connection between the two historical cities, in spite of tourist demand.

New York

More than 3,000 passengers travelled to Dubrovnik from New York in 2008. In the 1980s there was daily direct service and this has not resumed despite demand evidence.

Moscow

Connected only by charter flights during the summer season.

St. Petersburg

The second largest city in Russia has no air connection to Dubrovnik, in spite of market demand.

Salzburg

No connection between these two historical cities. Visitors arrive by road instead.

Ljubljana

Slovenians are ranked very high on the list of visitors of Dubrovnik according to figures submitted by Dubrovnik Tourist Board, but with no air service, the only option is to arrive by road.

A 3,300m runway - the longest in Croatia - makes it possible for handling large jets. In the 1980s there was daily direct New York service which has not been resumed despite demand evidence.

Why Dubrovnik?

Dubrovnik city is a true pearl and is recognised on the UNESCO World Heritage List. To its visitors Dubrovnik offers breathtaking beauty intermingled with stunning cultural, sports and entertainment facilities. The superb Mediterranean climate, excellent cuisine, warm hospitality, and a crystal sea sprinkled with 1,100 islands, guarantees many return visits from the travellers who love this region.

Why Dubrovnik Airport?

Dubrovnik Airport enables easy access to the region providing a 3,300m runway - the longest in Croatia - making it suitable for handling even the largest aircraft.

Clean, uncluttered airport serving exquisite, picturesque beauty. Dubrovnik Airport will assist with advertising campaigns - but can it really be that hard to promote such a jewel?

Marketing and other support

Dubrovnik Airport offers an airport charges incentive programme for airlines interested in taking up new routes, additional frequencies, or year-round traffic. Besides financial support, the airport offers assisted advertising as well.

It’s not so much who lives in the Dubrovnik catchment area as what’s in it: The resort of Cavtat is just around the corner from the airport - like Dubronik it is a yachter’s paradise.

Catchment Area

The direct catchment area of the Dubrovnik Airport (within a range of 100 km) includes the southern territory of Croatia, southern parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and eastern parts of the Montenegro.

Freight opportunities and other economic impact factors

Contact route development specialist for further information.

The new terminal in 2011 will allow for a doubling of the current 1m throughput.

Airport Facts:

Geography

Dubrovnik Airport is located only 20 km from the centre of Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik Airport is served by the local bus services, taxis as well as car rental companies.

Infrastructure & Operations

Runways: one runway 3,300m long (longest in Croatia)
Operating hours: 04:00-21:00 UTC, on request 24 hours with approval of airport operator
Terminals: 1

Important infrastructure developments and/or other news

In 2005, the airport started its most ambitious-ever reconstruction project: 'Dubrovnik Airport for +2 million passengers'.

	Old airport building (until 2005)	Reconstructed building (opening 2011)
Total area	11,744 m2	36,576 m2
No. of floors	Ground floor,1st	Ground,1st,2nd floor+gallery
Yearly pax capacity of	1.5 million	+ 2 million
Capacity per hour	2,000	5,000
Number of check-in counters	16	33+2
Number of agency counters	18	34
Shops	500 m2	1,098 m2
Restaurants/Catering	800 m2	1,142 m2
Gates	8	7 + 4 passenger bridges
Arrival luggage hall	600 m2	1,659 m2
VIP lounge	91 m2	110 m2
Business lounge	20 m2	1,025 m2

Vital statistics (2007)

Total Passengers - 1,143,168 (+2%)
Domestic - 19%
International passengers - 81%
Charter passengers - 32%
Scheduled - 68%
Aircraft movement - 15,047 (+1%)
Largest carrier - Croatia Airlines

Financials

Airport charges:
http://www.airport-dubrovnik.hr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&Itemid=64

Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)