Dubrovnik Airport on the mainland provides the main international connection for the island.

The wreckage was found along a rocky hill less than two miles from Dubrovnik airport.

They said that the navigation system at the Dubrovnik airport, which was damaged heavily in the war, is below standard.

Insider's tips Dubrovnik airport (www.airport-dubrovnik.hr) lies 20km southeast of the city centre.

Transfers: Dubrovnik airport (www.airport-dubrovnik.hr) lies 20 km southeast of the city centre.

Dubrovnik Airport opened its doors in 1962.

The captains had never seen the Dubrovnik airport, and the lowering rain clouds made it impossible for them to see it now.

Čilipi is mainly known for the nearby Dubrovnik Airport.

While attempting an instrument approach to Dubrovnik Airport, the airplane crashed into a mountainside killing everyone on board.

In May 2010 a new terminal opened at Dubrovnik Airport stretching over 13.700 square metres.