Dubrovnik Airport is on track to achieve a record-breaking year, with passenger numbers steadily climbing towards an unprecedented 3 million. October proved to be a milestone month, with 307,527 passengers passing through Croatia’s southernmost airport—a notable increase from 242,752 in October 2023 and 217,751 in October 2022. This October’s figures push the total number of passengers in 2024 to nearly 2.9 million, already surpassing the 2.4 million total recorded for all of last year.

In 2019, the airport reached its previous high with a total of 2.9 million passengers, marking the peak of Dubrovnik’s tourism boom. Now, as the industry recovers post-pandemic, Dubrovnik Airport looks set to surpass even that record, which highlights the city’s resurgence as a premier tourist destination in Europe. With a steady stream of travellers and enhanced connectivity to key European hubs, the airport is poised to reach and possibly exceed the 3 million passenger milestone by the end of this year.

Part of Dubrovnik Airport’s success in 2024 can be attributed to new routes and increased frequency of flights. As the winter season approaches, Dubrovnik Airport has worked to extend its traditionally seasonal traffic into the colder months. Leading low-cost carrier Ryanair has introduced flights to three winter destinations, including London, which will sustain visitor traffic and further bolster passenger numbers. This extended connectivity through the winter, typically a quieter period, could play a crucial role in helping the airport achieve its best year on record.

With this momentum, Dubrovnik Airport is not only positioned to surpass its own records but is also setting a new standard for off-season tourism in the region. Enhanced air connections, including more frequent flights to popular destinations, are poised to sustain this trend, cementing Dubrovnik’s reputation as a year-round travel destination. All eyes are now on the final two months of 2024, as Dubrovnik Airport continues its upward trajectory.