Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Dubrovnik is one hour behind Helsinki and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from eight weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight you can take. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the last service of the day at 19:00.
Leave enough time to catch your HEL to DBV flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can fly nonstop to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport:
Finnair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between HEL and DBV:
Riga International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight is C$55. A round-trip ticket right now is C$109. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to DBV, book your trip six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HEL to DBV by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
If you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near DBV:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dubrovnik Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, AVIA Rent or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dubrovnik and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Dubrovnik Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to central Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Airport to the centre of Dubrovnik has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When to fly to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Dubrovnik in January.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Dubrovnik Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dubrovnik, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to DBV around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
You've done Dubrovnik, now it's time to explore other corners of Croatia. Journey around 386 kilometres north-west to Zagreb to check off its popular sights. From Zagreb Cathedral to Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Dubrovnik, Split is another favourite stop in Croatia. No visit is complete without checking out Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.