More US Flights, More Opportunity: Dubrovnik’s American Connection Grows
Dubrovnik is attracting a rapidly growing number of American visitors — and the trend is increasingly catching the attention of US-based digital nomads looking for a European base with strong connectivity, safety and lifestyle appeal.
According to official eVisitor data, 268,180 American tourists visited Dubrovnik-Neretva County in 2025, up from 236,086 in 2024, marking a 13 percent year-on-year increase. Overnight stays by US visitors rose at the same pace, climbing to 726,791, confirming not just more arrivals, but longer stays.
While Americans have long associated Dubrovnik with short summer visits or cruise stops, tourism professionals say the data now tells a different story — one of repeat visits, shoulder-season travel and extended stays, all factors that align closely with digital nomad patterns.
Better Flights, Easier Transatlantic Access
One of the biggest drivers behind the growth has been improved air connectivity. American Airlines already operates a direct seasonal service between Newark and Dubrovnik, dramatically reducing travel time from the US East Coast and making Dubrovnik far more accessible for longer stays.
The route has proven popular not only with leisure travellers but also with visitors staying several weeks or months — a key demographic for remote workers who value fewer connections, reliable schedules and predictable travel times.
Looking ahead, Dubrovnik is now considered a strong contender for an additional US route, with discussions under way involving Dubrovnik Airport, American Airlines and Chicago O’Hare International Airport. A potential Chicago connection would significantly improve access from the US Midwest and West Coast, making Dubrovnik even more attractive as a long-stay base.
Why Dubrovnik Appeals to US Digital Nomads
For American remote workers, Dubrovnik offers a combination that is still relatively rare in Europe:
A safe, compact city with excellent walkability
Strong internet infrastructure and growing co-working options
A Mediterranean lifestyle without the scale or chaos of larger hubs
Easy access to the rest of Europe
And a growing English-speaking, international community
Crucially, the rise in American arrivals has not been limited to peak summer months. Growth outside July and August suggests Dubrovnik is increasingly being viewed as a year-round destination, particularly appealing to digital nomads seeking mild winters, fewer crowds and a slower pace of life.
A Market That’s Only Getting Stronger
With double-digit growth already recorded in 2025 and the possibility of further direct US flights on the horizon, the American market is now seen as a key pillar of Dubrovnik’s future tourism and long-stay strategy.
For US digital nomads weighing up Europe in 2026, Dubrovnik is no longer just a postcard destination — it’s quietly positioning itself as a practical, well-connected and highly liveable place to work remotely from the Adriatic.
