Why go
- City in Istria County, Croatia.
- Served by Pula Airport (PUY).
History
Pula, also known as Pola, its Italian name, is the largest city in Istria County, western Croatia, and the seventh-largest city in the country, situated at the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula in western Croatia, with a population of 52,220 in 2021. It is known for its multitude of ancient Roman buildings, the most famous of which is the Pula Arena, one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters. The city has a long tradition of wine making, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism. It was the administrative centre of Istria from ancient Roman times until superseded by Pazin in 1991.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 14 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 5 routes: Beauvais, Charleroi, Hahn, London, Rygge
- Croatia Airlines OU (Dash 8-400, A319, A320) · 3 routes: Frankfurt, Zadar, Zagreb
- Aer Lingus EI (A320) · 1 route: Dublin
- Germanwings 4U (A319, CRJ) · 1 route: Cologne
- Jet2.com LS (737-300) · 1 route: Manchester
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-300) · 1 route: Oslo
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Moscow*
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (717) · 1 route: Stockholm
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 1 route: Manchester
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
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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 Pula Airport (PUY); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PUY has direct flights to 14 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Manchester, Beauvais, Charleroi, Cologne, Dublin…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Luka Pula, 0.5 km); routes include Fratarski otok, Fažana - Brijuni, Pula - Unije.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pula, 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.