Dubrovnik is entering the 2026 summer season with stronger air connectivity, more routes across Europe and a confirmed direct link to the United States. According to Dubrovnik Airport, this year’s summer flight schedule runs from 29 March to 24 October 2026 and includes an expanded network of both low-cost and full-service carriers.
One of the biggest developments is Ryanair’s continued expansion. Dubrovnik Airport says the airline is introducing new services to Budapest and Gdańsk, bringing its total number of routes from Dubrovnik this summer to 24.
Other airlines are expanding too. Wizz Air is adding flights to Budapest, Gdańsk and Cluj-Napoca, while Croatia Airlines is launching a new route to Stuttgart. At the same time, several established airlines are increasing frequencies on existing routes, further strengthening Dubrovnik’s position ahead of the main tourist season.
The Dubrovnik Tourist Board says the city will be connected to more than 65 international destinations in 2026. It also highlights stronger links with major European markets, including more pre-season traffic from Madrid, Dublin, London and Manchester.
Among the major network upgrades, Air France is expected to operate up to 11 weekly flights from Paris during the peak season, while KLM will introduce a second daily service from Amsterdam. Croatia Airlines will also connect Dubrovnik with Athens, Frankfurt, Munich, Paris, Prague, Rome, Stuttgart and Zurich.
A particularly important part of the 2026 schedule is the return of the direct United States connection. Dubrovnik Airport confirms that United Airlines’ direct service between Dubrovnik and New York/Newark starts on 1 May 2026. The route will operate daily from early May until late September, with four additional flights in October.
That route remains especially significant for Dubrovnik’s long-haul visibility. The Dubrovnik Tourist Board notes that Dubrovnik was Croatia’s only airport with a direct U.S. connection in 2025, and the continuation of the Newark service confirms the city’s ongoing strength on the American market.
For travellers, the outlook is clear: Dubrovnik will be easier to reach than ever this season, with more options from low-cost carriers, stronger links to major European hubs and a direct route to the U.S. returning from the start of May.
