Airport
Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Rijeka Airport is the main gateway to the city of Rijeka, Kvarner Bay and the northern Adriatic islands. Compare transfer options to Rijeka, Opatija, Krk, Crikvenica and nearby coastal resorts.
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About Rijeka Airport
Rijeka Airport is the international airport serving Rijeka and the wider Kvarner region on Croatia's northern Adriatic coast. It opened in 1970 and is located near the town of Omišalj on the island of Krk, connected to the mainland by the Krk Bridge.
The airport operates from a single passenger terminal with separate arrival and departure levels, handling both domestic and seasonal international traffic. Its position makes it a practical entry point for visitors heading to Rijeka, Opatija, the islands of Krk, Cres and Lošinj, and nearby coastal resorts.
The airport is roughly 27 km from central Rijeka and is reached by road across the Krk Bridge. Shuttle buses, taxis, private transfers and rental cars connect the terminal with Rijeka and other destinations along the Kvarner coast.
Passenger facilities include cafés, a duty-free shop, free Wi-Fi, an ATM and assistance for travelers with reduced mobility, making the airport a convenient gateway for arrivals and departures in the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Rijeka Airport operates a single passenger terminal building on the island of Krk. The two-level terminal handles domestic and international flights, with seven boarding gates split between one domestic and six international gates.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Rijeka Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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