Quick answer
| Best for the boat | Platanus airport shuttle to Gruž bus station, about 35 minutes |
|---|---|
| Fare | €10 (about $11) one way, €15 (about $17) return, one suitcase included |
| Departs | About 30 minutes after each arriving flight, every day |
| Last stretch | The ferry port is about 500 metres from the bus station, depending on your berth |
| Taxi | Fares are not published. Confirm the price before you leave |
Sources: Platanus, the airport shuttle operator, and Absolute Croatia. Checked 11 November 2026.
See the shuttle and buy a ticketThe airport shuttle
Platanus says its bus leaves about 30 minutes after each arriving flight, from the first flight to the last, every day including holidays. The times are estimates, not fixed clock times. Platanus warns that schedules may change in April and May and from October to December, so check the timetable online.
The pick-up is outside Arrivals near the main entrance, at the white “Shuttle bus” post. The Old Town stop is at the Ploče gate, about 30 minutes away. The last stop is Gruž bus station, about 35 minutes away in normal traffic, and summer traffic can add time.
Tickets
- A one-way ticket is €10 (about $11) and a return is €15 (about $17). Children under 6 travel free.
- A standard ticket is valid for any departure on the day you travel. A return ticket is valid for 15 days.
- Buy online, or at the airport counter, the bus station or the cable car stop. You can’t buy on board.
- Show the QR code on your ticket when you board. One suitcase is included.
- If your flight is late, Platanus says you can take the next bus.
By taxi
Absolute Croatia says the airport publishes no taxi fares. A price list is at the taxi information window in Terminal B Arrivals. Confirm the fare before you leave, and ask for a receipt. The taxi information line is +385 20 640 100. Cars can’t enter the pedestrian historic centre, so a taxi drops you outside the walls.
The airport is 22.5 km from Dubrovnik by road. The drive normally takes 30 to 35 minutes and can take up to about an hour in busy summer traffic.
To your boat
Gruž is the main ferry area, but not every boat leaves from it. For example, the Mljet car ferry leaves from Prapratno on the Pelješac peninsula, so you need to reach it by road. See boats from Dubrovnik for each line.
Tips
- Don’t book a tight boat on arrival day. Passport control, bags and shuttle waiting all add time.
- Choose a boat ticket that is valid for any departure that day, or leave a night in between.
- Walking distance from the bus station depends on your berth, so check the berth on your ticket.
Common questions
How far is Dubrovnik Airport from the ferry port?
The airport is about 22.5 km from Dubrovnik. The airport shuttle takes about 35 minutes to Gruž bus station, which is about 500 metres from the ferry port.
Does the shuttle wait for my flight?
It leaves about 30 minutes after each arriving flight. If your flight is late, Platanus says you can take the next bus.
Can I buy the shuttle ticket on the bus?
No. Buy online or at the airport counter, the bus station or the cable car stop.
More routes
- Boats from DubrovnikElaphiti islands, Mljet, Korčula
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- Entering Croatia as a US citizenVisa, passport and ETIAS
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