Dubrovnik Airport introduces new security scanners for faster passenger checks

(Photo credit: Ruđer Bošković Airport)

DUBROVNIK, 28 August 2026 – Passengers travelling through Dubrovnik Airport will soon have a simpler and faster experience at security control following the introduction of next-generation screening technology.

Ruđer Bošković Airport has begun installing new C3 EDS CB security scanners, which produce three-dimensional images of the contents of hand luggage. The technology allows security staff to carry out more detailed checks while reducing the need for passengers to remove items from their bags.

Dubrovnik Airport is currently the only airport in Croatia using this technology.

The upgrade includes six hand-luggage screening devices and six passenger security scanners. The first luggage scanner is already operational, while the remaining five are scheduled to be installed by the beginning of December.

Once the installation is complete, the entire passenger and hand-luggage security screening system at the airport will use the new-generation equipment.

For passengers, one of the main changes will be that liquids and larger electronic devices such as laptops and tablets will no longer need to be removed from hand luggage during the screening process.

The three-dimensional imaging technology provides security personnel with a more detailed view of luggage contents than conventional X-ray equipment, helping them identify prohibited or potentially dangerous items more efficiently.

(Photo credit: Ruđer Bošković Airport)

The new passenger scanners will also form part of the upgraded system. Passengers will stand inside the scanner for several seconds while the system automatically identifies areas that may require additional inspection. Security staff see a generic outline of the body rather than a detailed image of the passenger.

Airport director Viktor Šober said the investment was intended to further improve aviation security while also enhancing the overall passenger experience.

The technology is already used at modern airports internationally and is expected to contribute to shorter waiting times, a faster screening process and less handling of personal belongings for passengers travelling through Dubrovnik.