Dubrovnik’s 2024 tourism season has shattered records, with the city attracting an impressive 1.35 million visitors and over 4.2 million overnight stays since January. According to the eVisitor system, this marks a 9% increase in arrivals and a 10% jump in overnight stays compared to the same period in 2023.

The city’s undeniable allure continues to captivate international travelers, with the majority of visitors hailing from the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Germany, and even Croatia itself. Domestic tourists accounted for 67,467 arrivals and 170,408 overnight stays, while foreign guests overwhelmingly dominated the figures with 1.27 million arrivals and nearly 3.7 million overnight stays.

November alone saw 35,421 arrivals and 78,121 overnight stays—a 16% increase in overnight bookings compared to last year, although arrivals dipped slightly by 2%. Despite the late-season chill, Dubrovnik attracted over 1,500 weekend tourists, mainly from Croatia, Albania, France, the USA, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, cementing its reputation as a year-round destination.

But the real buzz? Dubrovnik Airport, named after famed scientist Ruđer Bošković, has unveiled an ambitious flight schedule for December. Boasting new connections to major European hubs like Frankfurt, Warsaw, London, Brussels, Vienna, and Barcelona, the airport anticipates a passenger surge of at least 25% compared to December 2023.