How much is a transfer to Lapad?
The price is per vehicle, one way, and includes luggage, tolls and VAT. It is the same for every hotel and apartment on the Lapad peninsula, from Uvala Lapad to Babin Kuk. These are the 2026 prices.
| From Airport (DBV) to | Distance | Drive time | Standard car 1–4 passengers | Minivan 5–8 passengers | Premium minivan 1–7 passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapad & Babin Kuk | 25 km | 35–40 minutes | €50 | €65 | €75 |
2026 prices per vehicle, one way, in euros. Fuel, tolls, luggage and VAT are included. Drive times are for normal traffic; allow more in July and August.
Where are Lapad and Babin Kuk?
Lapad is the green peninsula west of the city centre, between the harbour of Gruž and the open sea. Its southern shore, around the bay of Uvala Lapad, is lined with hotels and has the area’s main beach; Babin Kuk, at the western tip, is a second large hotel area.
By road, Uvala Lapad is about 4.4 km from Pile Gate and Babin Kuk about 6 km. The Dubrovnik Tourist Board notes that driving in the city “can be challenging due to limited parking”, so most visitors staying here use buses and taxis for the Old Town.
How do you get from the airport to Lapad?
A transfer to Lapad is the simplest option. The airport is 24 to 25 km away on the far side of the city, and the drive takes about 35 minutes in light traffic, longer in summer.
The official airport shuttle does not stop in Lapad or Babin Kuk. It runs only to Ploče Gate and the main bus station in Gruž, according to its operator, Platanus. From the bus station you would need a city bus or a taxi for the last few kilometres, with your luggage.
With a pre-booked transfer, the driver tracks your flight, waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign and drives you to the hotel entrance. Because Lapad is outside the Old Town traffic zone, nothing stops the car at the door.
How do you get from Lapad to the Old Town?
Lapad has some of the best bus links in the city. Two lines run to Pile Gate:
- Line 6 from Babin Kuk, about 90 times a day between 05:30 and 01:00;
- Line 4 from Hotel Palace, about 71 times a day.
A ticket costs €2.50 from the driver or €1.73 bought in advance, and a 24-hour ticket costs €5.31, according to the Libertas price list. For an evening out with a late return, or with small children, a private transfer or taxi is easier.
Is Lapad convenient for the cruise and ferry port?
Yes. The port in Gruž is just across the harbour from Lapad, a short drive from any hotel on the peninsula. If you are joining a cruise or catching a ferry, see our cruise port transfers.
How early should we leave Lapad for a flight?
Allow more time than the map suggests. The airport is 24 to 25 km from Lapad, on the far side of the city, and the road passes the busiest junctions near Gruž and the Old Town. Dubrovnik Airport says the drive from the city takes 30–35 minutes on average but advises allowing up to an hour in summer.
When you book the return transfer, give us your flight time and we suggest a pick-up time that leaves room for traffic, check-in and security. The driver collects you from the hotel entrance, and the first 15 minutes of waiting are included.
How do we book?
Send us your flight number, the landing time, the number of passengers and suitcases, and the name of your hotel. We reply with one fixed price per vehicle. Cancelling is free up to 24 hours before the pick-up, and you pay the driver in cash or by card. For more about arriving, read the airport transfer guide or our overview of getting around Dubrovnik.
Questions about Lapad transfers
How far is Lapad from Dubrovnik Airport?
About 25 km to Lapad bay and 24 to 24.5 km to the Babin Kuk hotels, roughly 35 minutes in light traffic. Lapad is on the far side of the city from the airport, so the drive passes above the Old Town and through Gruž.
Does the airport shuttle bus go to Lapad?
No. The official shuttle stops only at Ploče Gate and the main bus station in Gruž. From the bus station you would need a city bus or a taxi to reach a Lapad hotel.
How do we get from Lapad to the Old Town?
City bus 6 runs from Babin Kuk to Pile Gate about 90 times a day, and line 4 from Hotel Palace about 71 times a day. A single ticket costs €2.50 on board or €1.73 from a kiosk.
Can the driver take us to our hotel entrance?
Yes. The Lapad and Babin Kuk hotel areas are outside the Old Town traffic zone, so the driver can stop at your hotel entrance or apartment door.
Do you collect guests from Lapad for day trips?
Yes. Transfers and days with a driver collect you from any hotel on the peninsula at the same price as from the city centre.