Pula Airport
Also known as: PUY Airport, Pula Croatia Airport, Istria Airport.
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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.
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Book a transfer from PUYAirport 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.
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
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.