City walls, old stone streets and the Adriatic on your doorstep for less than a round of pints back home. Ryanair and Buzz are flying London to Dubrovnik return from £32, non-stop. Seats are open across September and October.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London, United Kingdom
- To: Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Airline: Ryanair/Buzz
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £32-£39 return
- When: September - October 2026
Example dates:
16/09/2026 - 15/10/2026
27/09/2026 - 15/10/2026
07/10/2026 - 15/10/2026
10/10/2026 - 15/10/2026
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💰 How far does your money go?
A local beer in a bar outside the Old Town runs about €4, roughly what you'd pay for a pint in Zone 1. Step inside the walls and it climbs to €6-7, still not far off central London prices. A proper Croatian dinner in Lapad or Gruž costs €15-30 a head, about the price of a single main course back home.
☀️ The Weather
Dubrovnik holds onto summer well into autumn. Daytime highs sit around 20°C through late September, easing to a mild 19°C by mid-October, with nights around 10-11°C. The sea stays swimmable at 20°C, so pack for warm days and a light jacket for the evenings.
🏨 Where to Stay
Options from Lapad's quiet beaches to the doorstep of the Old Town walls.
Hotel Petka — 8.0/10 · From €70/night Simple and well-placed by the port, a short walk from the Old Town.
Hotel Kompas — 8.6/10 · From €140/night Right on Lapad beach, sea views and an easy bus ride into the Old Town.
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik — 9.0/10 · From €280/night Steps from the Old Town gates, with a pool and spa for anyone treating this as a proper break.
🎯 What to Do
Dubrovnik rewards slow mornings and long walks along the walls.
Walk the City Walls — Two kilometres of medieval fortifications with views over the terracotta rooftops and the Adriatic. Old Town and Stradun — Wander the polished limestone streets that put Dubrovnik on the UNESCO list. Cable car to Mount Srđ — Four minutes up for a full panorama over the Old Town and the coast. Kayak beneath the walls — Paddle the sea caves and coves right under the fortifications, only possible from the water.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Dubrovnik sits right on the border, with the Elaphiti Islands and two other countries within reach.
Lokrum Island — A short ferry ride out to a botanical garden and salt lake, ideal for a half-day escape. Kotor, Montenegro — Fortified bay town about 2.5 hours south by bus or organised tour. Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Home to the famous Stari Most bridge, roughly 3 hours by road. Korčula Island — A slower, greener island reachable by ferry, good for a couple of quiet days.
From £32 return, this is one of the cheapest ways into the Adriatic this autumn. If you're flying Ryanair, this vacuum backpack trick means you'll never pay their baggage fees again. Dates like these don't sit unsold for long.
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