The other Italian cities - such as Trieste, Venice and Ancona - that are featured in our "Travelling from Italy to Croatia" section are connected with direct flights from the UK, hence this guide to help those that wish to then travel directly onto Croatia.

However, some of you may find yourselves elsewhere in Italy, but still want to make your way across to Croatia! (We certainly get a number of emails to that effect.)

Undoubtedly, the quickest way of reaching Croatia from, say, Rome or Milan would be to fly. However, the majority of flights only operate during the summer months, and flying may be costly - depending on how far in advance you book. See the list of airlines offerings flights from Italy to Croatia below.

Otherwise, if you're in central or southern Italy, we would recommend making your way to either Bari or Ancona on the eastern coast of Italy, and then taking ferries (which run year-round) across to Dalmatia.

There are ferries from Bari to Dubrovnik, and ferries from Ancona to Split or Zadar. If you're intending to travel on further north in Croatia (either along the coast or inland) it is advisable to make use of the trains on the Italian side by travelling to Ancona and taking the ferry across to Split. (Rather than taking the ferry to Dubrovnik and travelling north on the Croatian side.)

See the travel advice on the Bari and Ancona pages to find out ferry timetables.

If you're in northern Italy, take a train to Trieste and then make your way to Croatia by bus or train.

Alternatively, if you're heading to Istria, you can also travel to Venice (by train) and then take a fast catamaran across to various Istrian destinations with Venezia Lines.

Otherwise, take a look at the list of flights below to see if any would be suitable to make your onward journey to Croatia!

Flights from Italy to Croatia
(months indicate months of operation)

From Rome to Croatia
Croatia Airlines Rome to Zagreb via connecting flight in Split or Dubrovnik (year-round)
Croatia Airlines Rome to Split (year-round)
Croatia Airlines Rome to Dubrovnik (year-round)
Easyjet Rome to Split (July & August)
Easyjet Rome to Dubrovnik (July & August)

From Milan to Croatia
Easyjet Milan Malpensa to Split (June & July)
Easyjet Milan Malpensa to Dubrovnik (June & July)

From Pisa to Croatia
Ryanair Pisa to Zadar (April to October)

From Bologna to Croatia
TAP Portugal Bologna to Zagreb (year-round)