Pula Airport — Pula, Croatia

Pula Airport, known by its IATA code PUY, occupies a stretch of the Istrian peninsula a short drive from the city of Pula, home to one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters outside Italy. Traffic at PUY swells dramatically each summer as charter and low-cost carriers bring sun-seeking visitors from across northern Europe to Istria's rocky coves and resort towns, then falls away sharply once the tourist season ends. The airport traces its runway back to military use under the former Yugoslav air force, a heritage still visible in parts of its layout and infrastructure. Beyond Pula itself, the airport gives travelers convenient access to the wider Istrian countryside, including hilltop towns, vineyards, and truffle-producing forests further inland. Limited winter scheduling means PUY functions largely as a seasonal gateway rather than a year-round hub, mirroring the broader rhythms of Croatian coastal tourism.