For Summer 2012, EasyJet is to introduce direct flights from Madrid, Spain to Dubrovnik.

This is the great news for visitors from Spain who would like to come to see Dubrovnik and/or Korcula.

The new route, starting at end of June 2012, will serve passangers three times a week – on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

At this moment, the prices start from 32 Euro one way (see above image)

As far as timing is concerned, if you fly on Tuesdays or Thursdays, you will arrive in Dubrovnik at 10am which is good as you can catch bus from Dubrovnik to Korcula on the same day.

If you choose to fly on Saturdays, flights are later in the day, so you will probably need to spend a night in Dubrovnik (for more info check How to get from Dubrovnik to Korcula)

For more info and booking visit EasyJet site: www.easyjet.com

The latest update of the official Dubrovnik taxi fares (click on image to enlarge) are now displayed in International arrival lounge of Dubrovnik Airport.

The display board shows prices for travel by taxi from the Airport Dubrovnik to Dubrovnik town as well as to Cavtat, Dubrovnik Marina and border crossing with Montenegro.

Check also info about Korcula Taxi.

More details about travel to Korcula from Dubrovnik : How to get to from Dubrovnik to Korcula

Following recent reports from several Croatian daily papers, there is a good prospect of flights being introduced in summer 2011 to Korcula from Split and Dubrovnik.

According to these reports, if everyting goes to the plan, there will be three or four daily flights on both routes. The flights will last for 21 to 22 minutes and will cost between 40 and 50 Euro (one way).

The Planned Timetable for Korcula is as follows:

The flights will be operated by European Coastal Airlines and served by the De Havilland Twin Otter aircraft (The DHC-6 Twin Otter) which is a 19-passenger STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada. It has often been called the most successful aircraft program in Canada’s history.
The aircraft’s fixed tricycle undercarriage, STOL abilities and relatively high rate of climb have made it a successful cargo, regional passenger airliner, float operations and MEDEVAC aircraft. It has been operated, highly successfully in sea operations worldwide. Twin Otters, each recently modernised and refurbished, are operated by two crew members and a cabin attendant, if necessary. It can comfortably sit 19 guests with complete holiday luggage.

Cruise speed: 143 kts/ 240kmh.
Operating range: 920 NM/ 1705 km (depending on load)
Max. Altitude: 26,700 ft/ 8140 m

Other planned flights timetables for 2011 are here.
More info about booking is here.
Recent articles in Croatian media (in Croatian language): Slobodna Dalmacija daily & Dubrovacki Vjesnik daily

According to Slobodna Dalmacija dialy, the Serbian carrier JAT Airways will fly from Belgrade to Dubrovnik twice a week, every Friday and Saturday.

The new flights will compliment Croatia Airlines’ two weekly Dubrovnik to Belgrade services that commences on June 20 and lasts until September 7. The airline is currently advertising one-way tickets for this route at the price of 70 Euro.

It is now expected these new flights will additionally boost the arrivals of visitors from Serbia to Dubrovnik and consequntly to Korcula too.

Check how to get to Korcula from Dubrovnik.

Croatia Airlines launches its new direct flight from Venice to Dubrovnik.

Croatia Airlines will fly to Dubrovnik on Thursdays and Sundays from 19th May to 23rd October.

The prices start from 166 Euro for return flight.

The flight lasts for 1 hour and 25 minutes. The flight code is OU398.

Until introduction of this new route, travelling between Venice and Dubrovnik has been challenging, as the most efficient route in the past has been a combination of trains, buses, ferries and taxis.

As Dubrovnik is Korcula’s nearest airport, from May this year it will be much easier and quicker to reach Korcula from Venice. (Check my How to get from Dubrovnik to Korcula and other flights and airports suitable for visiting Korcula)
To book your flight from Venice to Dubrovnik check cheap fights sites like Ebookers or Expedia.

British Airways launches its new Fly-Drive Campaign, offering great value packages to various destinations worldwide including Dubrovnik, based on various travel dates from now though to 16th December 2011. As Dubrovnik is Korcula’s nearest airport, this is a perfect oportunity to fly there and drive to Korcula

In partnership with Avis car rental, the offer includes Flights to Dubrovnik + 7 days car rental from £229 per person (based on two adults sharing, and include return British Airways economy flights, all pre-payable taxes, fees, charges and security and fuel surcharges.

British Airways will fly to Dubrovnik to 25th March 2011 from London Gatwick on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. From 27th March to 29th October 2011 British Airways will fly to and from Dubrovnik daily.

So, if you are looking for the perfect excuse to get away, well they don’t come much better than this – click on above banner and book!

The flights are sheduled to commence on 21.05.2011 and will last during the summer season.

Adria Airways aircrafts will connect the Slovenian capital Ljubljana with Split Airport once a week – every Saturday.

Also, according to this blog post, the Adria Airways has also received full rights to operate charter flights from Split to Kristiansand in Norway. This service will serve as a continuation of the Ljubljana – Split flight, also once per week.

It is expected these new flights will additionally boost the arrivals of visitors from Slovenia and Norway to Split and consequntly to Korcula too.

Check how to get from Split to Korcula.

The flights are sheduled to commence on 18.06.2011.

Danube Wings aircrafts will connect the Slovak capital Bratislava with Split and Zadar once a week – on Saturdays.

The one way ticket prices are starting from 55 Euro and includes all taxes and charges.

It is expected these new flights will additionally boost the arrivals of visitors from Slovakia to Adriatic Coast and consequntly to Korcula too.

Check how to get from Split to Korcula and from Zadar to Korcula.

The flights are sheduled to commence on 21.04 and will last until 23.10.2011.

Croatia Airlines aircrafts will connect the Greek capital Athens with the Croatian capital Zagreb via Dubrovnik three times a week – on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

The return flights ticket prices are starting from 99 Euro and includes all taxes and charges.

It is expected these new flights will additionally boost the arrivals of visitors from Geece to Dubrovnik and consequntly to Korcula too.

Check how to get from Dubrovnik to Korcula

There are several options to reach Korcula from Split:

The first option is to take a bus from Split airport to port of Split, and then take any of the ferries from Split to Korcula or Vela Luka. This option is probably the easiest one, however, due to flights arrivals this option is sometimes not suitable.

The alternative is to take a bus from Split airpot to Split bus station and then take any bus towards Dubrovnik. Change bus at Doli, near Ston , on Peljesac Peninsula, catch bus that runs from Dubrovnik to Korcula or Orebic . Bear in mind the buses from Split and Dubrovnik are quite frequent, while bus from Dubrovnik to Korcula or Orebic goes only twice a day.

The third option is to take direct bus from Split to Korcula, the one that goes daily from Zagreb to Korcula proceeding to Vela Luka and on its way stops in Split. This option is bit awkward as journey lasts all night, departing around 00.30 hrs arriving in Korcula following morning at 6.35 hrs.

The buses and ferries are in operation every day so they are pretty reliable means of transport, they are comfortable and air-conditioned, and there are some nice views of the islands and bays as you travel along the coast of Adriatic Sea.