Travelling from Chicago to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): What you need to know
The timezone in Dubrovnik is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Dubrovnik Airport is located in Dubrovnik.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to DBV. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to DBV. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Dubrovnik Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Chicago to DBV flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Chicago to Dubrovnik Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Consider booking a hotel close to DBV if you have a late flight from Chicago to Dubrovnik Airport. Settle into one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to Dubrovnik Airport flight.
Getting from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to central Dubrovnik
Central Dubrovnik is around 19 kilometres from Dubrovnik Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
At the moment, $497 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Dubrovnik Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,032. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to DBV, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Dubrovnik. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Chicago to DBV plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dubrovnik to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Dubrovnik Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Dubrovnik
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dubrovnik right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Chicago to Dubrovnik Airport:
Your trip to Dubrovnik won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Dubrovnik City Walls, Dubrovnik Old Town and Dubrovnik Observation Point.
Explore more of Croatia
Dubrovnik is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Croatia waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres northwest of Dubrovnik, a trip to Split will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
Zadar is another must-experience destination in Croatia and is around 306 kilometres northwest of Dubrovnik. No trip is complete without a visit to Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar, Zadar Sunset and Zadar City Walls.