Split to Dubrovnik
Feb 11, 2023 | 3:16 pm
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Split to Dubrovnik
Thinking of a family trip to Croatia with a relatively good deal for the summer from ORD. We were thinking of flying into SPU and drive to DBV. It looks like there's a bit of Bosnia in the way. How is the drive? Are there long stops at the border? Can I take a rental car from Croatia through Bosnia? Our trip would be in mid to late August - I assume the crowds will be crazy, but if anyone has suggestions for quieter areas in the region that would be interesting, it would be nice also.
Feb 11, 2023 | 11:06 pm
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Thinking of a family trip to Croatia with a relatively good deal for the summer from ORD. We were thinking of flying into SPU and drive to DBV. It looks like there's a bit of Bosnia in the way. How is the drive? Are there long stops at the border? Can I take a rental car from Croatia through Bosnia? Our trip would be in mid to late August - I assume the crowds will be crazy, but if anyone has suggestions for quieter areas in the region that would be interesting, it would be nice also.
Otherwise, the Adriatic Highway (Jadranska magistrala) is beautiful, but was once considered one of the most dangerous roads in Europe, narrow, winding, in debatable condition, and with lots of traffic including HGVs. This has improved immensely over the last 20 years. Go for it, and be careful in those blind corners.
Feb 12, 2023 | 8:28 am
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oh wow. Thanks. Google still says to go through Bosnia. Yes, the drive certainly seems pretty and I doubt the turns are worse than the road to Hana in Hawaii that I just did.
Feb 12, 2023 | 10:53 am
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Also, another option is to take a ferry from Split to Dubrovnik. In summer, there are two daily lines:
https://www.krilo.hr/en/sailing-sche...lit-dubrovnik/
https://www.krilo.hr/en/sailing-sche...t-dubrovnik-2/
https://www.krilo.hr/en/sailing-sche...lit-dubrovnik/
https://www.krilo.hr/en/sailing-sche...t-dubrovnik-2/
Feb 13, 2023 | 11:58 pm
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This really depends on the time of year, day of week and the overall situation on the border. Sometimes you could literally lose hours on those two border posts 10 kilometers away. The bridge is definitely the way to go.
Feb 15, 2023 | 9:22 pm
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You can also fly between the two
Feb 15, 2023 | 10:00 pm
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You can also fly between the two
Feb 15, 2023 | 11:55 pm
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Unfortunately, it's not L-410 anymore, this year it's a Saab 340. However, the flights take place only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and baggage limitation is unclear - operating carrier advertises 13 kg checked baggage, but when you purchase a ticket as a codeshare through Croatia Airlines, baggage allowance is 23 kg. There was a post on FT recently about someone asking about actual baggage allowance when booking the codeshare - maybe we'll find out soon 
The summer schedule for those flights hasn't been released yet, but since they're PSO flights, I doubt there will be much change. I'm planning to travel RJK-SPU in the summer on it, so I'm eagerly awaiting summer schedule being loaded too.
The summer schedule for those flights hasn't been released yet, but since they're PSO flights, I doubt there will be much change. I'm planning to travel RJK-SPU in the summer on it, so I'm eagerly awaiting summer schedule being loaded too.
Feb 20, 2023 | 8:49 pm
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That's exactly how it was before as well. Direct purchase - less baggage, codeshare - more baggage. The saab is an upgrade over the Let, but the view will be worse for some as it's a low-wing aircraft.
Feb 21, 2023 | 12:00 am
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Do you know if when booked as OU codeshare you also get access to SPU lounge?
Feb 21, 2023 | 3:13 am
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Feb 23, 2023 | 2:18 pm
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Personally I would do the drive. It is a beautiful coastline and not to be missed. I did it long enough ago that when I stopped for a pee I found I was standing next to an anti tank mine... Not a problem now of course. The drive through Bosnia was not a problem back then. At that time you only passed through the Bosnian border if you turned off the highway. A trip up to Mostar is worth considering.
Feb 23, 2023 | 11:56 pm
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Personally I would do the drive. It is a beautiful coastline and not to be missed. I did it long enough ago that when I stopped for a pee I found I was standing next to an anti tank mine... Not a problem now of course. The drive through Bosnia was not a problem back then. At that time you only passed through the Bosnian border if you turned off the highway. A trip up to Mostar is worth considering.
There actually were some options akin to that considered at the time (which would still give Bosnia sovereignty over their territory), but it was heavily opposed by the Bosnian side - just like the bridge that was built nevertheless (because it never actually crosses into Bosnian territory, "just" shrinks their access to international waters, as per their narrative).