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Pula Airport

Also known as: PUY Airport, Pula Croatia Airport, Istria Airport.

PUY · LDPL · Pula

Airport facts

Name
Pula Airport
IATA code
PUY
ICAO code
LDPL
City
Pula
Country
Croatia
Address
Valtursko polje 210, 52100 Ližnjan, Croatia
Coordinates
44.8936, 13.9222
Time zone
Europe/Zagreb
Terminals
One passenger terminal for all flights, with no jet bridges

About Pula Airport

Pula Airport (PUY) is the airport for Pula and the Istria peninsula in northwestern Croatia. It stands at Valtursko polje in the municipality of Ližnjan, about 6 km (4 miles) northeast of Pula city center.

Most flights are seasonal and bring summer visitors from the UK, Germany, Scandinavia, the Netherlands and other European countries. easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair, TUI, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Norwegian and SAS fly the most routes in summer, while Croatia Airlines and Trade Air link Pula with Zagreb, Zadar, Split and Osijek. The airport handled about 542,000 passengers in 2025.

All flights use a single terminal with no jet bridges, so you walk or take a bus between the aircraft and the building.

From the airport, most travelers head into Pula, to its Roman arena and old town, or to the Verudela peninsula and the resorts of Medulin and Premantura on the southern tip. Others continue up the west coast to Fažana, Rovinj, Vrsar and Poreč, or east to Rabac and Labin. Fažana is also where boats leave for Brijuni National Park.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Pula Airport Ltd. (Zračna luka Pula)

Passengers per year

About 542,000 in 2025

Runway

One, 09/27, 2,950 m

Terminal

One terminal for all flights

Civil flights since

1967

Arrival tips for Pula Airport

Flights from Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. If you fly in from outside the Schengen area, such as the UK or Serbia, you line up at passport control, where non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System.

Pula has one small terminal, so there is no terminal to choose. Aircraft park on the apron without jet bridges, so you walk or ride a bus to the building. After baggage claim you go through customs into the arrivals hall, where the information desk, ATMs and car rental desks are.

Outside the terminal, taxis wait at the stand by the bus stop, and the airport shuttle bus runs to Pula's main bus station. Brioni shuttles serve resort towns such as Medulin, Fažana and Rovinj. Pre-booked drivers usually meet you in the arrivals hall.

Croatia is on Central European Time and uses the euro.

Ground transportation

A taxi or pre-booked car is the simplest way to the resorts; the shuttle bus suits travelers going into central Pula.

  • Airport shuttle bus to Pula

    A shuttle bus links the airport with Pula's main bus station in about 20 to 30 minutes. Check the timetable before you fly, as departures are tied to the flight schedule and buses can fill up with luggage in summer.

  • Brioni shuttle to Istrian resorts

    Brioni runs shuttles from the airport to Verudela, Medulin, Fažana, Rovinj, Poreč, Novigrad, Umag and Rabac. They make several stops and run less often outside the summer season.

  • Taxi from Pula airport

    Taxis wait at the stand outside the terminal and go door to door to Pula in about 15 to 20 minutes. Agree the fare or check the meter before you set off, especially for longer trips up the coast.

  • Car rental

    Car rental desks are in the arrivals area and the terminal's main hall. A car is useful for touring Istria, though parking in the old towns of Pula, Rovinj and Poreč is limited in summer.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals hall, useful for families, groups, late arrivals and trips to Rovinj, Poreč or Rabac.

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Terminals

Main Terminal

The single terminal handles all domestic and international flights, Schengen and non-Schengen. There are no jet bridges, so passengers walk or are bused to the aircraft.

Airlines and destinations

Most routes are seasonal and flown mainly in the summer; Croatia Airlines and Trade Air run the domestic flights.

Air Dolomiti

Munich (seasonal)

Air Serbia

Belgrade (seasonal)

Croatia Airlines

Zadar, Zagreb

easyJet

Amsterdam, Basel/Mulhouse, Berlin, Bristol, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Luton (seasonal)

Edelweiss Air

Zurich (seasonal)

Eurowings

Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Hanover, Stuttgart (seasonal)

Jet2.com

Birmingham, East Midlands, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester (seasonal)

Lufthansa

Frankfurt, Munich (seasonal)

Norwegian

Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm Arlanda (seasonal)

Ryanair

Brussels Charleroi, Gothenburg, Katowice, London Stansted, Memmingen, Poznań, Vienna, Weeze (seasonal)

SAS

Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm Arlanda (seasonal)

Trade Air

Osijek, Split

Transavia

Rotterdam/The Hague (seasonal)

TUI Airways

Birmingham, London Gatwick, Manchester (seasonal)

TUI fly Nordic

Gothenburg, Stockholm Arlanda (seasonal charter)

Facilities

  • Information desk

    In the main passenger building, open from 6:00 to 22:00. It also takes card payments for parking.

  • Café

    Pulair Cafe is on the landside of the terminal, before security, with a designated smoking area.

  • Shops and duty free

    Shops and a duty-free store are in the terminal.

  • ATMs

    ATMs are in the terminal.

  • Car rental desks

    Car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area and the terminal's main hall.

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal.

  • Charging points

    Free USB charging points are available both before and after security.

  • Baby changing

    Changing facilities are in the women's restrooms in the international departures area.

  • No left luggage

    The airport has no luggage storage or lockers, so plan to keep your bags with you.

Airport lounges

  • Business lounge

    A lounge in the terminal for business-class passengers. It cannot be booked in advance.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Pula Airport provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Request it through your airline when you book, ideally at least 48 hours before you fly; details are on the airport's website.

  • At the airport

    Passengers with booked assistance should go to the information desk in the main terminal building, where staff arrange help through check-in, security and boarding.

  • Boarding without jet bridges

    Pula has no jet bridges, so tell your airline if you cannot manage aircraft steps; staff use assistance equipment for boarding and disembarking.

Parking

Parking at Pula Airport is self-service; you can pay by card at the information desk in the main passenger building.

Parking A

The long-term parking lot, with about 251 spaces, next to the terminal. No booking is needed.

Parking B

The short-term parking lot for quick visits and pickups, in front of the terminal.

Drop-off and pickup

A drop-off and pickup point is in front of the main terminal building.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Pula airport from Pula city center?

Pula Airport is about 6 km (4 miles) northeast of Pula city center, at Valtursko polje in the municipality of Ližnjan. The drive to the center takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Taxis wait outside the terminal, and an airport shuttle bus runs to Pula's main bus station in about 20 to 30 minutes.

How many terminals does Pula airport have?

Pula Airport has one passenger terminal for all domestic and international flights, including non-Schengen flights from the UK. There are no jet bridges, so you walk or take a bus between the aircraft and the building. After baggage claim and customs, every arriving passenger comes out into the same arrivals hall.

Is there a bus from Pula airport to Pula?

Yes. An airport shuttle bus links the terminal with Pula's main bus station in the city center, a ride of about 20 to 30 minutes. Departures are tied to the flight schedule, so check the timetable on the airport's website before you fly. In summer the bus can be busy with luggage.

How do I get from Pula airport to Rovinj?

Rovinj is on Istria's west coast, north of Pula, and the drive from the airport takes about 45 minutes. Brioni runs shuttles from the airport to Rovinj with stops along the way, and taxis and pre-booked cars go door to door. Rovinj's old town is car-free, so vehicles stop at its edge.

How do I get from Pula airport to Poreč?

Poreč is further up Istria's west coast, and the drive from the airport takes about an hour. Brioni shuttles serve Poreč, Novigrad and Umag, though they make several stops. A taxi or pre-booked car is the direct option, especially with luggage or a family.

How far is Pula airport from Medulin?

Medulin is on the southern tip of Istria, about 15 minutes by car from Pula Airport. Brioni shuttles run from the airport to Medulin and the Verudela peninsula in summer, and taxis and pre-booked cars wait outside the terminal. Premantura and the Kamenjak nature park are a short drive further south.

Which airlines fly to Pula?

Most flights to Pula are seasonal. easyJet, Jet2.com, Ryanair and TUI fly from the UK; Eurowings, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti from Germany; Norwegian and SAS from Scandinavia; and Transavia, Edelweiss and Air Serbia add more routes. Croatia Airlines and Trade Air link Pula with Zagreb, Zadar, Split and Osijek.

What do I need to enter Croatia at Pula airport?

Croatia has been in the Schengen area since 2023, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks, while arrivals from the UK and other non-Schengen countries go through passport control. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.

Where can I take a taxi at Pula airport?

Taxis wait at the stand just outside the terminal, near the bus stop. The ride to Pula city center takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and taxis also go to Medulin, Rovinj and Poreč. Agree on the fare or make sure the meter is running before you set off.

Is there a lounge at Pula airport?

Yes. Pula Airport has a business lounge in the terminal for business-class passengers, and it cannot be booked in advance. The terminal is small, so the café, shops and duty-free store are close together, but there are no showers or dedicated rest areas.

Can I leave luggage at Pula airport?

No. Pula Airport has no luggage storage or lockers, so you need to keep your bags with you or arrange storage in town. Many apartments and hotels in Pula, Medulin and Rovinj will hold bags if you arrive early or leave late; ask your host before you travel.

Where can I park at Pula airport?

Pula Airport has two self-service parking lots: Parking A for long stays, with about 251 spaces, and Parking B for short stays and pickups, in front of the terminal. No booking is needed, and you can pay by card at the information desk in the main passenger building.

How do I get from Pula airport to Brijuni National Park?

Boats to Brijuni National Park leave from Fažana, on the coast northwest of Pula. Brioni shuttles from the airport stop in Fažana, and a taxi or pre-booked car takes you straight to the harbor. Book your boat and park visit ahead in summer, as places on the boats are limited.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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