Quick answer
| Where is the airport | On the island of Krk, at Omišalj, 17 km from Rijeka station |
|---|---|
| How to reach Rijeka | Airport shuttle bus to Rijeka bus station (Jelačić Square 3, platform 5) |
| Fare | €15 (about $17) one way, listed from 1 May 2025. Confirm the current fare |
| Journey time | Not stated by the airport. Check the timetable |
| Then | The ferry terminal is about a 10-minute walk from the bus station, according to Ferry Croatia |
Sources: Rijeka Airport shuttle page, Rijeka Airport technical data and Ferry Croatia for the terminal. Checked 11 November 2026.
The airport is on Krk
Rijeka Airport’s address is Hamec 1, Omišalj, on the island of Krk. It is 17 km from Rijeka station. Krk is reached by road, so you travel from the airport to Rijeka by bus or taxi, not by boat. Wayfa found no boat service between Rijeka and the town of Krk.
The airport shuttle
The airport runs an official shuttle bus. It stops at Rijeka bus station (Jelačić Square 3, platform 5), at the central bus station in Omišalj and at Kraljevica. Fares listed by the airport:
| Stop | Fare |
|---|---|
| Rijeka bus station | €15.00 (about $17) |
| Kraljevica | €8.00 (about $9) |
| Omišalj | €8.00 (about $9) |
The airport lists these fares from 1 May 2025, while its timetable is dated October 2026, so confirm the fare before you travel. Open the October 2026 shuttle timetable (PDF) or check the shuttle page for the current month.
The airport page doesn’t say whether buses wait for flights, how often they run, or how long the journey takes, so Wayfa can’t promise a connection. For questions, the airport lists +385 99 525 8911 and information@rijeka-airport.hr.
The airport also warns that other bus companies selling tickets to the airport may leave you at a crossroads about 2 km from the terminal.
From the bus station to your boat
Ferry Croatia places Rijeka’s ferry terminal at Senjsko pristanište 3, in the centre of the city and about 350 m from the main promenade. It says the main bus station is about 10 minutes away on foot, or you can take local bus 1, 2 or 6, or a taxi. Ferry Croatia doesn’t say which company runs each route, so check the berth and departure point on your own ticket.
For the boats, see boats from Rijeka: the catamaran to Rab and Novalja (line 9309) and the one to Cres and Mali Lošinj (line 9308).
Tips
- Don’t book a tight boat on arrival day. Passport control, bags and the shuttle all add time.
- Wayfa found no published taxi fare for the airport. Agree the price before you set off.
What to see in Rijeka
These are the sights the Rijeka Tourist Board lists.
- Korzo. The main street, and the place to see the City Tower, which the board calls the city’s most recognisable symbol.
- Old City. Entered through Kobler Square. Nearby are the Roman Old Gateway and St Vitus’ Cathedral.
- City Market. Known for its fish pavilion and taverns.
- Trsat and Trsat Castle. A hilltop above the city. Take bus line 2 or climb Petar Kružić’s steps. The Shrine of Our Lady of Trsat is the oldest Marian shrine in Croatia.
- Molo Longo. A breakwater with a view of the whole city.
Sources: Rijeka Tourist Board. Checked 12 November 2026. Opening hours and ticket prices change, so check them before you go.
Popular places near Rijeka
The Croatian National Tourist Board’s Kvarner brochure names these places.
- Opatija. At the foot of Mount Učka, called the cradle of Croatian tourism since the mid-19th century. Villa Angiolina houses the Croatian Museum of Tourism. The Lungomare runs from Volosko to Lovran.
- Kastav. Hosts a Kvarner tourist information office.
- Krk. Known as the Golden Island. It holds the Baška Tablet, a grant from 1100 in Glagolitic script.
- Crikvenica. Part of the Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera. The Eyes of Vinodol route links six viewpoints over Kvarner Bay.
- Gorski kotar and Risnjak. A mountainous hinterland. Risnjak National Park is home to the wolf, bear and lynx and is the source of the River Kupa. Platak, near Rijeka, has woodland trails and bicycle routes.
- Islands. Rab, Cres and Lošinj are described in the brochure. See Rijeka islands for the boats.
Source: the Croatian National Tourist Board, Kvarner brochure. Checked 12 November 2026. Wayfa doesn’t list distances, opening times or tour prices, so check them before you go.
Common questions
Is Rijeka Airport in Rijeka?
No. It is on the island of Krk, at Omišalj, 17 km from Rijeka station. The airport’s shuttle bus takes you to Rijeka bus station.
Do I need a boat to get from the airport to Rijeka?
No. You travel by road. Wayfa found no boat service between Rijeka and the town of Krk.
How much is the Rijeka airport shuttle?
€15 (about $17) one way to Rijeka bus station, according to the airport. The fare is listed from 1 May 2025, so confirm it before you travel.
More routes
- Boats from RijekaRab, Pag, Cres and Lošinj
- Plan your Croatia tripPick your islands, get a step-by-step plan
- Entering Croatia as a US citizenVisa, passport and ETIAS
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