Dubrovnik is one of the Mediterranean's most spectacular cities — a limestone-walled old town rising from the deep blue Adriatic, known as the Pearl of the Adriatic. Famous worldwide as the filming location for King's Landing in Game of Thrones, it rewards visitors in every season. From Tbilisi, a connection brings you here in 5-7 hours.
Flights from Tbilisi to Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) sits 20 km from the old town. There is currently no direct Tbilisi-Dubrovnik service, but connections are easy:
- Turkish Airlines — Tbilisi (TBS) → Istanbul (IST) → Dubrovnik; total journey ~5-7 hours; the most convenient option
- Wizz Air — Kutaisi (KUT) → Warsaw (WAW) → Dubrovnik; budget-friendly multi-hop
- Lufthansa / Austrian Airlines — via Frankfurt (FRA) or Vienna (VIE); comfortable European hub connection
- Croatia Airlines from Zagreb (ZAG): useful for onward connections to Croatian islands
Visa: Schengen rules
Croatia joined the Schengen Area on 1 January 2023. Georgian citizens with a biometric passport can enter visa-free under the 90/180-day rule — no appointment needed.
Once ETIAS launches (second half of 2026), a €7 online authorisation valid for three years will be required. Full details in Travel365's ETIAS 2026 guide.
Best time to visit
- May–June: warm sun (22-26°C), fewer crowds, prices still moderate — the sweet spot for most visitors
- July–August: peak season; very crowded, maximum prices, 30°C+; book months ahead
- September–October: the golden window — sea still warm, tourist numbers dropping, superb light for photos
- November–March: quiet city, lowest prices, cooler weather; ideal for culture without queues
Top attractions
- 🏛 Old Town (Stari Grad) — UNESCO World Heritage walled city; marble streets, baroque churches, Onofrio's Fountain
- 🚶 City Walls — a 2 km walk with panoramic Adriatic views; admission ~$27
- 🎬 Game of Thrones locations — Minčeta Tower (House of the Undying), Lovrijenac Fort (the Red Keep exterior)
- ⛵ Lokrum Island — 15 minutes by ferry; botanical gardens, peacocks, Byzantine monastery ruins
- 🌊 Banje and Sveti Jakov beaches — crystal-clear Adriatic water within walking distance of the old town
- 🚡 Mount Srđ Cable Car — ride to 778 m for a sweeping bird's-eye view of the whole city
The Dubrovnik Card bundles city walls, museums and bus transport: 1 day ~$38, 3 days ~$60. Buy online to skip the ticket queue at the walls.
Budget
Dubrovnik is among Croatia's most expensive cities. A 3-star hotel inside the old walls costs $200-500/night in peak season; a studio apartment in the Lapad suburb runs $85-160; a hostel dorm $35-55. A restaurant meal in the old town costs $30-55 per person; street food (burek, pastries) near the market $4-8. Budget tip: shop at the Gruž market and picnic on the city walls.
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