Flights from Dubrovnik to Spain

Flights to Spain from Dubrovnik

Vueling flies direct from Dubrovnik to 20 destinations in Spain. Barcelona is about 2 and a half hours away, and from there the Mediterranean, Andalusia, the islands and the Atlantic north are all within reach.

Spain works like several countries in one, so the choice that shapes your trip is which of them to visit. The Mediterranean mainland will feel familiar if you know the Adriatic. The green north and the volcanic Canary Islands are something else entirely.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain and Croatia are both in the European Union and the Schengen Area, so Croatian and other EU citizens only need a valid national ID card or passport, with no visa or extra paperwork.

Even though there are no border checks between the two countries, you must carry your documents with you for the whole trip, and it is worth checking they have not expired before you book. The European Health Insurance Card covers public healthcare during your stay. If you travel on a passport from a non-EU country, check your situation on the travel documents page before confirming.

What to know when you land in Spain

From the airport into town. The main gateways are well connected, so there is no need to book a transfer. In Barcelona, metro line 9 Sud and the Aerobús reach the centre in under half an hour. In Madrid, the metro and commuter trains link the terminals with Atocha. In Malaga, the commuter train serves both the centre and the Costa del Sol, and in Palma the shuttle bus covers the 8 km to the old town.

Time zone. Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands are on the same time as Croatia all year round. Only the Canary Islands are 1 hour behind, which is worth bearing in mind when you work out your arrival and your first night’s accommodation if your trip ends on the islands.

Mealtimes. Lunch in Spain runs from 14:00 to 16:00 and dinner starts at 21:00, with many kitchens closed until then. That is later than in Croatia, and it takes a couple of days to adjust.

High-speed rail. Madrid and Barcelona are around 2 and a half hours apart by train, and from Madrid the lines fan out to Seville, Malaga and Valencia. Stations sit in the city centres, so you can link 2 or 3 destinations without going back to the airport.

The currency is the euro, and Spain uses type C and F plugs, at 230V. Spanish is the official language, with co-official languages in Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia.

What to do in Spain

City breaks: Barcelona and Madrid

Barcelona brings together the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Gothic Quarter, with a beach inside the city and the Boqueria market on Las Ramblas. In Madrid, the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen sit less than a kilometre apart, with Retiro Park right next door.

The south: Seville, Granada and Malaga

Seville has the Real Alcázar, the Giralda, flamenco and the tapas bars of Triana. Go in spring or autumn, as the summer heat is crushing. Granada has the Alhambra and the Generalife, and Malaga the Picasso Museum and the Costa del Sol.

The islands

Palma de Mallorca pairs a medieval old town with the Serra de Tramuntana, a World Heritage Site, and coves that hold their own against the Dalmatian coast. Ibiza is the place for nightlife, while Tenerife and Gran Canaria are made for midwinter, with Mount Teide as the landmark.

The green north

This is the Spain least like the Adriatic: Atlantic, rainy and green all year, with a concentration of acclaimed restaurants that few places can match. Bilbao has the Guggenheim and the pintxos of the Casco Viejo, and Santiago de Compostela marks the end of the Camino with a World Heritage cathedral.

Luggage for your flight to Spain

What you can take depends on the fare you choose when booking. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

A city weekend is easy with cabin luggage. A week on the coast, a family trip or sports equipment, which has its own conditions, are worth looking into first. Sorting it out while you book avoids surprises at the check-in desk. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.