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DBV Dubrovnik Airport
Dubrovnik Airport (IATA: DBV, ICAO:LDDU) is located in the the city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. It is the primary international airport serving Dubrovnik and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :020773100

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IATA Code

DBV

ICAO Code

LDDU

Name

Dubrovnik Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Croatia (HR)

City

Dubrovnik

Latitude

42.5614014

Longitude

18.2681999

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

020773100

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Airport Overview

Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), also known as Čilipi Airport, is the international airport serving Dubrovnik in southern Croatia. Located near Čilipi and approximately 15.5 km from the city centre, it is primarily a passenger and seasonal leisure airport rather than a dedicated cargo hub. Its international network can provide useful belly-hold capacity for time-sensitive commercial shipments, but available cargo space and acceptance conditions are strongly influenced by the summer travel season, aircraft type and operating carrier. Our service team treats Dubrovnik Airport as a regional gateway and verifies every shipment with the appointed handling and airline parties before confirming uplift, cargo acceptance and onward delivery.

Airport	Dubrovnik Airport
IATA / ICAO	DBV / LDDU
Location	Dubrovnik, Croatia
Coordinates	42.5614014, 18.2681999
Time zone	UTC+01:00; seasonal daylight-saving changes may apply

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: suitable for Dubrovnik and the wider southern Dalmatian area, with international connectivity that varies by season.
Passenger-led cargo profile: most commercial freight is expected to move as belly cargo or through airline-approved cargo arrangements rather than scheduled freighter capacity.
Seasonality is material: summer passenger demand may improve routing options but can also tighten capacity and increase handling pressure.
Pre-confirmation is essential: cargo acceptance, commodity restrictions, cut-off times and available ULD or loose-cargo arrangements must be checked per flight.
Cross-border planning: shipments may require an airport transfer through another European gateway when direct uplift, capacity or commodity acceptance is unsuitable.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Dubrovnik Airport has modern airport terminal infrastructure, while cargo-specific arrangements should be confirmed with the handling agent and airline selected for the shipment. Our service team checks the actual operating setup rather than assuming that every airport service is available on every flight.

Export and import handlingAir waybill processing, acceptance, build-up, breakdown and release are arranged through the designated airline or ground handler. Availability depends on the operating flight.

Temperature-sensitive cargoCool-chain acceptance, temporary storage and transfer protection must be requested in advance. We confirm whether the planned handling chain can support the required temperature range.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance is subject to the airline’s dangerous-goods approval, packaging, marking, labelling and documentation requirements. Not all passenger flights accept every DG class.

Customs-controlled cargoCustoms presentation, import clearance, transit procedures and release timing depend on the shipment regime and local broker arrangements. A customs broker should be nominated before arrival.

Special cargoLive animals, human remains, valuables, oversized pieces and wet cargo require individual pre-approval, handling instructions and confirmation of equipment availability.

Road feeder and final deliveryFor shipments routed through another European gateway, our team can coordinate bonded or standard road connections subject to customs status, carrier acceptance and border requirements.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing is normally based on the operating carrier’s seasonal international schedule and available belly capacity. Direct uplift should never be assumed solely from the airport’s international status.
For European destinations, our service team compares direct passenger-aircraft options with connections through larger regional or European gateways. The chosen route depends on commodity, connection time and customs treatment.
For Asia, North America and other long-haul markets, shipments will commonly require one or more transfers unless a suitable seasonal service is operating. Airline confirmation is required before quoting.
Transit time is affected by seasonality, flight frequency, connection protection, weekend and public-holiday operations, customs inspection, weather and the need to truck cargo to or from an alternative gateway.
We provide a confirmed routing and estimated transit range only after checking flight availability, cargo acceptance, cut-off requirements and the shipment’s customs status.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Dubrovnik Airport primarily serves Dubrovnik, Konavle and the southern Dalmatian region. The local economy is strongly connected with tourism, hospitality, maritime activity, construction, retail and services. Our team assesses whether the shipment should move through Dubrovnik Airport or through a larger Croatian or European gateway based on urgency, commodity and total landed logistics cost.

Tourism and hospitality supplies: urgent hotel equipment, catering supplies, replacement parts, uniforms and seasonal operating materials.
Maritime and industrial items: ship parts, engineering components, maintenance tools and time-critical spares, subject to dimensions and airline acceptance.
Retail and consumer goods: fashion, small electronics, samples and general commercial parcels requiring international connectivity.
Food and agricultural products: selected perishables may be considered, but packaging, temperature control, phytosanitary requirements and airline acceptance must be checked.
Healthcare shipments: medicines, medical devices and urgent supplies require validated packaging and a confirmed temperature or handling process where applicable.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: acceptance deadlines vary by airline, flight, commodity and handling arrangement. Our service team obtains the operative cut-off rather than applying a generic airport deadline.
Accurate cargo description: the commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill and export or import declarations must use consistent descriptions, quantities, weights, values and country-of-origin information.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing instruction, package count and shipper’s declaration when required. Lithium batteries and equipment containing batteries require particular review.
Customs and inspection: customs may request supporting documents, physical examination or clarification of valuation and origin. Clearance is not guaranteed until the authorities and broker release the shipment.
Delivery and collection: consignee identification, customs release, storage conditions and terminal collection procedures should be arranged before arrival, especially for perishables, high-value goods and cargo arriving outside normal working periods.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, value, origin and preferred delivery date before booking so our team can screen routing and acceptance.
Book earlier during the European summer peak. Keep alternative routings through a larger gateway available when direct capacity is limited or the airline does not accept the commodity.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear piece marks and accurate dimensions. Confirm whether pallets, overpacks, dry ice or special handling instructions require airline pre-approval.
For temperature-sensitive, dangerous, live-animal or high-value cargo, provide the handling profile at quotation stage and obtain written acceptance before dispatching the goods to the airport.
Define the customs regime in advance—export, import, transit or transfer—so that road feeder arrangements and final delivery instructions match the cargo’s regulatory status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Dubrovnik Airport handle international air freight?

It can support international air cargo arrangements, but practical acceptance depends on the operating airline, seasonal schedule, appointed handler, commodity and available belly capacity. Our team confirms these conditions before booking.

Is direct cargo service available to every destination?

No. International passenger connectivity does not mean that every destination has a direct cargo option. We compare available direct uplift, airline connections and alternative European gateways for each shipment.

How early should cargo be delivered for an outbound flight?

The required delivery time is flight- and airline-specific. Dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive shipments and export-controlled cargo normally require additional preparation and earlier acceptance. The confirmed cut-off should be followed.

Can perishable or temperature-controlled goods be shipped?

Possibly, subject to packaging, commodity, flight availability, handling capability and airline approval. Our team checks the complete cool-chain plan and does not treat general terminal availability as a guarantee of temperature-controlled service.

What is the preferred alternative if capacity at Dubrovnik Airport is restricted?

We may compare a connection through another European gateway or a road feeder arrangement, taking customs status, total transit time, border formalities and cargo sensitivity into account. The alternative is confirmed case by case.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, address and time-zone information in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Dubrovnik Airport. Operational statements are deliberately expressed as conditional guidance because airline schedules, handlers, cargo acceptance rules, customs procedures and storage availability can change by flight and season.

Airport and infrastructure reference: airport-dubrovnik.hr
Croatian airport-system reference: croatiaairports.hr
International air transport standards and carrier information reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int
Customs and trade compliance framework reference: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu

Schedules, acceptance windows, charges, storage conditions, customs decisions and special-cargo permissions must be reconfirmed with the relevant airline, handling agent, customs broker and our service team before shipment dispatch.