Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor
Overview
How do you get from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor? The three options are an airport taxi, public transport and a private transfer, and for most travellers the private transfer wins on price, comfort and time. Haqqi Tours' Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer gives you a driver at the arrivals exit, a clean vehicle with room for your luggage, and a fixed cost confirmed on WhatsApp in advance. , depending on traffic. Kotor lies about 80 km south-east of Dubrovnik Airport, in Montenegro at the head of the Bay of Kotor.
Highlights
- Private Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer - your own vehicle, no sharing, no stops
- Fixed transfer price agreed on WhatsApp before you fly - no taxi meter, no surprises
- Door-to-door from Dubrovnik Airport to your hotel in Kotor
- Arrive rested for UNESCO old town and Cathedral of St Tryphon
- Flight tracked: the driver waits for you if your flight is delayed
- Meet and greet at arrivals with a name board, or at the airport's set meeting point
- Sedan, Minivan, Sprinter - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller vans, all with air conditioning
- A WhatsApp desk in Arabic and English that answers day and night - tell us the driver language you prefer
- Child seats and extra luggage space on request
Full Description
Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer: the easiest way to get there
Getting from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor should be the easy part of the journey. With a private transfer it is: you tell us your flight number and your hotel, we confirm the price of the Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer on WhatsApp, and on the day a driver meets you at the arrivals hall and takes you straight to the door. No taxi rank, no ticket machines, no changing between buses with suitcases.
This page covers everything travellers ask about the Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor route: how far it is and how long it takes, whether an airport taxi, public transport or a private transfer is the better choice, what Kotor is like, what to see there and where to stay, where you meet your driver at Dubrovnik Airport, which vehicles we use and how the booking works.
Arriving at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) is at Cilipi, about 20 km south-east of the Old Town and about 8 km from Cavtat; Kotor is about 80 km, Mostar about 140 km and Split about 250 km away by road.
A little knowledge of Dubrovnik Airport makes the arrival calmer. Note which terminal or hall your flight uses, keep your phone charged for the WhatsApp thread, and expect the driver to be exactly where the confirmation said - by the arrivals exit with a name board, or at the airport's designated meeting point. From there it is a short walk to the car and the Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor drive begins.
Searches for "DBV to Kotor" or "DBV airport transfer" land here for a reason: DBV is the airport code for Dubrovnik Airport, and this is the private-car service that connects it with Kotor.
Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor at a glance
Service: private transfer, your own vehicle from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor, door to door. Vehicles: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers) - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned, with room for luggage. Price: fixed for the whole vehicle and agreed on WhatsApp before you travel, tolls and waiting included, nothing to pay the driver on the day. Meeting: at Dubrovnik Airport, at the point named in your confirmation, with flight tracking so a delay moves the pickup. Booking: the form on this page or a WhatsApp message; confirmation in writing within minutes, in Arabic or English.
Taxi or private transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor?
An airport taxi from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor means finding the official rank, waiting your turn, and paying whatever the meter shows at the end - more at night, more in traffic, and sometimes more if the driver takes the long way. A private transfer from Haqqi Tours replaces all of that with one agreed price for the whole car, confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you fly.
For one traveller with a small bag, a taxi or public transport can be a fair choice. For two or more people, a family with children, or anyone with real luggage, a private transfer is normally the cheapest way to get from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor per person - and by far the easiest. Public transport to Kotor involves changes, tickets and stairs; a private car goes to the hotel door.
There is also the question of trust. Our drivers know the hotels of Kotor, work on a fixed price, and never take a detour or add a "special fare" at the end. Your booking is confirmed by a real person on a WhatsApp desk that works in Arabic and English, and that same desk is reachable throughout your trip.
Public transport from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor: is there a bus, train or metro?
Public transport from Dubrovnik Airport runs mainly into Dubrovnik itself: the airport shuttle bus runs to Pile Gate and the Gruz bus station in about 30 to 40 minutes and suits a light bag; a private car is simpler for a family, a late arrival or an apartment on a steep street, and for day trips to Kotor, Mostar or Ston with border crossings. Reaching Kotor from there means a further connection with your luggage, which is where a door-to-door car saves the most time and effort.
So the honest comparison for Kotor is this: public transport is the cheapest option for one person with a cabin bag and time to spare, and a private Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer is the better one for everybody else - two or more travellers, families, older relatives, anyone landing late, anyone with proper luggage. The price is per vehicle, not per person, which is why a family of four often pays less than it would on four bus or train tickets plus the taxi at the end.
About Kotor
Kotor lies about 80 km south-east of Dubrovnik Airport, in Montenegro at the head of the Bay of Kotor. Kotor is a walled medieval town at the head of the Bay of Kotor, one of the deepest natural bays in the Adriatic, framed by steep grey mountains. Marble streets, small squares and churches, such as the Cathedral of St Tryphon, fill the UNESCO-listed old town, and a fortress path climbs the hillside behind it. The nearby villages of Perast and the islets in the bay are easy additions. Kotor is popular as a day trip from Dubrovnik and as a base for the Montenegrin coast.
Things to do in Kotor
What to see in Kotor: UNESCO old town, Cathedral of St Tryphon, Fortress and city walls above the town, Bay of Kotor and Perast and its islets. Ask the driver which to do first on the drive from Dubrovnik Airport - they know the area, and the desk arranges transport for any of them later in your stay.
Dubrovnik itself is within reach for a day: the cable car to Mount Srd, Lokrum Island and Fort Lovrijenac - the same WhatsApp desk arranges the car there and back.
Where to stay in Kotor
Hotels and places to stay in Kotor: Inside the old town, Dobrota along the bay, Hotels near the bay in Prcanj and Perast for a quiet stay. Tell us yours when you book and the driver plans the last few streets before you land.
Take passports and allow time at the border, with queues in July and August; the old town is closed to cars and the driver stops at the car parks near the gates, so ask your hotel for the exact meeting point.
Meeting your driver at Dubrovnik Airport
Your confirmation message on WhatsApp includes the meeting arrangement for Dubrovnik Airport - it varies by airport, between an indoor meeting point, a specific exit and a driver with a sign at the arrivals door - along with your driver's name and number. Flights are tracked, so a late landing simply moves the pickup; nobody leaves, and the price does not change.
Waiting time after landing is included, and if you are delayed at baggage or passport control a quick WhatsApp message keeps everyone informed. On the way back, the driver collects you from the hotel at an agreed time with enough margin for your flight from Dubrovnik Airport.
Our vehicles for the Kotor transfer
For this route we offer Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, all recent, air-conditioned and cleaned between journeys, with proper luggage space rather than a crowded boot. Choose the vehicle by how many of you are travelling and how much luggage you bring; the desk will tell you if a larger vehicle would be more comfortable.
Families get child seats on request, and groups with a lot of luggage are matched to a vehicle with room to spare. Tell us on WhatsApp what you are bringing and we take care of the rest.
The vehicle is chosen before the confirmation, not at the kerb, so there is no surprise at the door of Dubrovnik Airport: what we agreed on WhatsApp is what is waiting, and if your luggage looks like it needs a bigger vehicle we say so before you pay.
Who books the Kotor transfer
Who uses a private transfer from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor? Couples who would rather not start a holiday in a taxi queue; families who need child seats and space for a pushchair; groups of six to thirteen who want to arrive together in one vehicle; business travellers with a meeting the same day; and travellers landing at night, when public transport is thin and a fixed price is worth more than ever. Every one of them books the same way - a WhatsApp message - and gets the same written confirmation.
If your trip continues beyond Kotor - a day trip, a second city, a port or a return to Dubrovnik Airport - the same desk arranges it in the same WhatsApp conversation, with the same fixed-price approach.
How to book your Kotor transfer
Booking is simple: fill in the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp with your flight number, the date, the number of passengers and your hotel in Kotor. A member of our team replies within minutes to confirm the price and the meeting point. Payment is arranged on WhatsApp as well, in whichever way suits you, and your confirmation is written down so nothing is left to memory.
Changes and cancellations are handled through the same WhatsApp conversation. Because the terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the request is made, our team will explain exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment, never as a surprise afterwards.
Good to know before you land at Dubrovnik Airport
Send your flight number and hotel name; the walled Old Town is closed to cars, so the driver stops at Pile or Ploce Gate, and for trips to Montenegro or Bosnia and Herzegovina every passenger needs a passport.
Note the terminal or hall your flight uses at Dubrovnik Airport, and if you change flights before travel tell the desk - the pickup is tracked against the flight number we hold.
Let us know the driver language you would prefer; it depends on the country, the city and the hour, so we cannot promise it, but we do our best to match it and the WhatsApp desk itself always works in Arabic and English.
Kotor to Dubrovnik Airport: the return transfer
Most guests book the return at the same time: a Kotor to Dubrovnik Airport transfer from the hotel door, timed to your departure, with the same fixed-price approach. If your plans change during the trip, message the desk and the pickup time is adjusted.
Many guests book both directions together for a single confirmation with two times on it; if the return flight changes during the stay, one message moves the pickup to the new time.
Why travellers choose Haqqi Tours for Kotor transfers
We run airport transfers in dozens of cities, and the Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor route follows the same simple promise as every other: one fixed price for the whole vehicle, agreed in writing; a driver who tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals; a vehicle matched to your group and your luggage; and a desk that answers. It is the way we would want to arrive ourselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Where do I meet my driver at Dubrovnik Airport?
Your WhatsApp confirmation tells you. Airports differ - Dubrovnik Airport may use an indoor meeting point, a set exit or a name board just past customs - so rather than a general rule we send the exact spot for your flight, with the driver's name and number. Walk out, look where the message says, and your driver is there.
How far is Kotor from Dubrovnik Airport, and how long does the transfer take?
It is a direct drive. Traffic at rush hour or on holiday weekends can add a little; the price of your Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer is fixed in advance, so a slower drive never costs more.
What is Kotor like?
Kotor lies about 80 km south-east of Dubrovnik Airport, in Montenegro at the head of the Bay of Kotor. Kotor is a walled medieval town at the head of the Bay of Kotor, one of the deepest natural bays in the Adriatic, framed by steep grey mountains. Marble streets, small squares and churches, such as the Cathedral of St Tryphon, fill the UNESCO-listed old town, and a fortress path climbs the hillside behind it. The nearby villages of Perast and the islets in the bay are easy additions. Kotor is popular as a day trip from Dubrovnik and as a base for the Montenegrin coast.
Where do visitors stay in Kotor?
The usual choices: Inside the old town, Dobrota along the bay, Hotels near the bay in Prcanj and Perast for a quiet stay. Our transfer goes to any hotel or address there at the same fixed price for the vehicle - just send the hotel name on WhatsApp.
What is there to do in Kotor?
The highlights are UNESCO old town, Cathedral of St Tryphon, Fortress and city walls above the town, Bay of Kotor and Perast and its islets. The WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out once you have settled in.
Anything I should know about arriving in Kotor?
Take passports and allow time at the border, with queues in July and August; the old town is closed to cars and the driver stops at the car parks near the gates, so ask your hotel for the exact meeting point.
Is a private transfer cheaper than an airport taxi from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor?
Compare the whole cost, not the starting fare. A taxi from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor adds the meter in traffic, a night rate and sometimes tolls; the private transfer is one figure agreed in writing before you fly, whatever the traffic does. For anyone not travelling alone with a small bag, that figure is normally the cheaper one.
What is the best way to get from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor?
With luggage, a family or after a long flight, a pre-booked private transfer is the easiest and most comfortable way: door to door, no queue, no changes. Public transport can work for a solo traveller with a small bag, but it means tickets, transfers and stairs; an airport taxi means the meter. A private car takes you straight to your hotel in Kotor.
Is there a bus, train or metro from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor?
The airport shuttle bus runs to Pile Gate and the Gruz bus station in about 30 to 40 minutes and suits a light bag; a private car is simpler for a family, a late arrival or an apartment on a steep street, and for day trips to Kotor, Mostar or Ston with border crossings. For most visitors the private transfer is simpler: it starts at the arrivals door and ends at the hotel, and the fixed price covers the whole vehicle.
What happens if my flight to Dubrovnik Airport is delayed?
Nothing you need to do. Every Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer is flight-tracked, so your driver's pickup time moves with your real landing time. If you are held up at baggage or passport control, a quick message on WhatsApp keeps the driver informed. Waiting time is included.
Do you meet late-night and early-morning flights?
Yes. The Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer runs around the clock, and our WhatsApp desk is answered day and night. Tell us the flight number and we plan the pickup for the real arrival time, whatever the hour.
Which vehicle will I get for the Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer?
You choose when you book: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned and with proper luggage space. If you are unsure, tell us how many passengers and bags you have and we recommend the right one.
Is the transfer private, or shared with other passengers?
Private. The vehicle is yours alone from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor, with no other passengers and no extra stops unless you ask for one. That is what makes the fixed price possible.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes - say the ages of the children when you book and the driver brings the right child seats or boosters at no extra charge. Please mention it in the WhatsApp conversation so the correct vehicle is sent.
Are tolls, parking and waiting time included in the price?
Yes. The fixed price for the Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer covers the vehicle, the driver, fuel, road tolls, airport parking and the normal waiting time after your flight lands. There is nothing to pay the driver on the day unless you have added something to the booking.
Can we stop on the way from Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor?
Usually, yes - a short stop for a shop, a sim card or a photo is no problem if you mention it when booking, and a longer stop or a sightseeing detour is quoted as part of the same transfer. Tell the desk what you have in mind and they confirm it in writing.
How far in advance should I book the Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer?
As soon as you have your flight - it takes a minute on WhatsApp and secures the vehicle you want. Same-day and next-day bookings are often possible too; message the desk with the flight number and they will tell you at once whether a car is available.
How do I book the Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor transfer?
On WhatsApp or through the booking form here. Give the flight number, the date, the number of passengers and bags, and where you are staying in Kotor; the desk replies with a confirmation you can keep, and the same chat handles anything that changes later.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes, through the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the change is requested, so our team explains exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment.
Which language does the driver speak?
It depends on the country, the city and the time of your transfer, so we do not promise a particular language for the driver on the Dubrovnik Airport to Kotor route. Tell us on WhatsApp which language you would prefer and we do our best to match it. The WhatsApp desk that confirms your booking and stays with you during the trip always works in Arabic and English, at any hour.
Can I book the return trip from Kotor to Dubrovnik Airport as well?
Yes, and most guests do. Give us the departure flight and the hotel, and the desk sets a pickup time from Kotor with enough margin for check-in at Dubrovnik Airport. The return is the same fixed-price service, on the same confirmation if you book both together.
