London to Dubrovnik is a short non-stop hop of under three hours — but it’s a seasonal route, busiest in summer and thin in winter. Fares can be genuinely cheap outside the peak, and several airlines fly it direct from the London airports. This guide covers who flies it, what a fair return fare looks like in pounds, and when to book.
Route: London (LGW / STN / LTN) → Dubrovnik (DBV)
Distance: approximately 1,700 km (1,060 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 2h 25m – 2h 35m
Direct flights: Yes — British Airways flies non-stop from Gatwick, with easyJet, TUI, Jet2, Ryanair and Wizz Air adding seasonal summer flights from Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. Service is heaviest May–October and sparse in winter. In our fare check Ryanair from Stansted held four fifths of the cheap seats at £35–£48 return, with TUI Airways from Gatwick at £72–£84.
Fares from London to Dubrovnik (GBP)
Dubrovnik is a classic summer destination: the airlines pile capacity on from May to October and pull most of it in winter, so both fares and availability swing hard with the season. July and August are the busiest and priciest; the May and September shoulders offer great weather at lower prices. The figures below are typical economy return fares in pounds — low-cost carriers dominate, so hand-baggage-only fares can be much cheaper than the ranges shown.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | low (very limited service) |
| February | — | low (limited service) |
| March | — | low-medium |
| April | — | medium (Easter) |
| May | — | medium (great value) |
| June | — | high |
| July | — | very high (peak) |
| August | — | very high (peak) |
| September | — | high (shoulder) |
| October | — | medium |
| November | — | low |
| December | — | low-medium (limited) |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, Dubrovnik from London is much cheaper than it is usually described: the median return is £46, the floor £35, and four fares in five are under £72 — and those are August, September and October departures, not deep-winter ones. So a fare in the forties is the going rate rather than a find, and a genuinely good one is under about £43. The next tier up is a bag-included ticket: TUI Airways was £72–£84.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop (about 2½ hours):
- Ryanair — seasonal low-cost flights from Stansted, and the cheapest fares by a distance in our check: £35–£48 return on four fifths of the low seats. Travel light, because bags and seats are extra.
- TUI Airways — seasonal from Gatwick, useful for package and flight-only summer bookings, at £72–£84.
- British Airways — from Gatwick; the most reliable year-round operator, though frequency drops sharply in winter. It did not appear among the cheapest fares when we checked.
- easyJet (Gatwick and Luton), Jet2 (Stansted, with a generous baggage allowance built into most fares) and Wizz Air (Luton) — seasonal additions that widen the schedule, likewise absent from the cheapest fares we found.
There are no meaningful one-stop options worth taking — the route is short and well served non-stop in season, so a connection would only add time and cost. In deep winter, when direct flights thin out, a one-stop via a European hub such as Zagreb, Frankfurt or Vienna is occasionally the only choice.
When to book & how to save
- Book 2–4 months ahead for summer. Peak July–August seats sell fast and fares only climb closer to departure.
- Target May, June or September for the sweet spot: warm weather, swimmable sea and noticeably lower fares than mid-summer.
- Travel light to win the low-cost fares: Ryanair, Wizz Air and easyJet headline prices assume hand baggage only — add a cabin or checked bag and compare the all-in cost against Jet2 or BA.
- Be flexible on London airport: Gatwick, Stansted and Luton all serve Dubrovnik in season, so checking all three often turns up a cheaper flight.
- Fly midweek where you can — Tuesday to Thursday departures are usually cheaper than the busy weekend changeover days.
Arriving in Dubrovnik
You land at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), at Čilipi, about 20 km southeast of the Old Town. The easiest option is the airport shuttle bus, which meets flights and runs to the main bus station and the Pile Gate in around 30–40 minutes for roughly £9–£10 return. A taxi to the Old Town costs about £30–£40 — agree the fare or make sure the meter is running first. Croatia uses the euro, so you’ll pay in euros locally rather than the old kuna.
Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from London to Dubrovnik?
Yes, but they’re seasonal. British Airways flies non-stop from Gatwick most of the year, and in summer easyJet, TUI, Jet2, Ryanair and Wizz Air add direct flights from Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. In deep winter the choice narrows to BA and the occasional service. Ninety of the hundred cheapest fares we found are direct, from £35 return on Ryanair out of Stansted; the cheapest connection was £177, so there is no reason to change planes in season.
How long is the flight from London to Dubrovnik?
Non-stop flights take about 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. It’s a short-haul hop, so there’s no meaningful time saving from connecting — the direct flight is both the fastest and, in season, the cheapest way to go.
How much does it cost to fly from London to Dubrovnik?
A typical hand-baggage economy return runs about £43–£72, median £46, with the Ryanair fares spanning £35–£48 and TUI Airways at £72–£84. Good deals start at £35. Peak July and August push higher, and a connection is a different order altogether at £177–£203.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Dubrovnik?
The quiet off-season (November–March) has the lowest headline fares, but service is limited. For the best mix of good weather and low prices, aim for May or late September/October. In the dates we could price — August through October — returns started at £35.
Which airlines fly from London to Dubrovnik?
Ryanair from Stansted had the cheapest fares in our check by a distance — £35–£48 return and four fifths of the low seats — with TUI Airways from Gatwick next at £72–£84. British Airways (from Gatwick) flies year-round, and easyJet, Jet2 and Wizz Air add seasonal direct flights from Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, though none of them appeared among the cheapest when we checked. The low-cost carriers do offer the cheapest fares if you travel with hand baggage only.
Which airport do I fly into in Dubrovnik?
You arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) at Čilipi, about 20 km southeast of the Old Town. It’s a small, single-terminal airport; a shuttle bus and taxis link it to the city, with the bus the cheaper and easiest option for most visitors.
How far in advance should I book London to Dubrovnik flights?
For peak summer (July–August) aim to book 2 to 4 months ahead, as the best seats sell out and fares rise steadily. For the shoulder and off-season you can often book closer to travel, but a cheap sale fare is always worth grabbing early.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Usually, yes — midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) tend to be cheaper than the Friday–Sunday changeover days that package holidaymakers favour. On a short-haul return, flexing your dates by a day or two can save £20–£60.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — always check the live fare before booking.
