Dubrovnik will have direct flights to Istanbul for this summer season. The Board of Directors of Turkish Airlines today decided to establish a direct air route between Istanbul and Dubrovnik. The Mayor of Dubrovnik, Andro Vlahusic, and the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Croatia have confirmed that these new flights will be operated in 2016.

Turkish Airlines is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world and Istanbul and Dubrovnik will be connected during the summer season with several flights a week. The full details on the frequency and the prices of the tickets have yet to be announced.

Mayor Vlahusic particularly emphasized the role of the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, and the present Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, whose personal involvement in this project was of great importance.