Why go
- City in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.
- Served by Rijeka Airport (RJK).
History
Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third-largest city in Croatia. It is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and in 2021 had a population of 107,964 inhabitants. Historically, because of its strategic position and its excellent deep-water port, the city was fiercely contested, especially between the Holy Roman Empire, the Republic of Venice, the Kingdom of Italy and Yugoslavia, changing rulers and demographics many times over centuries. According to the 2021 census data, 85% of its citizens are Croats, along with small numbers of Serbs, Bosniaks and Italians.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Croatia Airlines OU (EM2, A320) · 3 routes: London, Split, Zagreb
- Germanwings 4U (A319) · 3 routes: Cologne, Hamburg, Stuttgart
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 1 route: Stockholm
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rijeka Airport (RJK); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RJK has direct flights to 7 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Cologne, Hamburg, London, Split, Stockholm…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Rijeka, 0.4 km); routes include Rijeka - Krk, Rijeka-Cres-Martinšćica(Cres)-Unije-Susak-Ilovik-Mali Lošinj, Rijeka - Rab - Novalja(Pag).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rijeka, Croatia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.