How to find cheap flights to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
R 14,284 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Zadar Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to ZAD, the lowest fare is R 19,998.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Zadar, where Zadar Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Zadar
May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Zadar.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to ZAD that suits your budget and itinerary.
If you'd like to experience Zadar at its liveliest, lock in your flights to ZAD for August. Taking a trip during high seasons generally means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Zadar are often less expensive.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Zadar is warmest in August, with averages of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Ranging from 0ºC (32ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF), January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
July gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Zadar.
Rain is more common here during November, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Flying to Zadar Airport (ZAD): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Zadar in one easy hop. Take a direct flight to Zadar Airport with one of these airlines:
Croatia Airlines is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 76% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled, making it a great choice when reserving your ZAD plane ticket.
ZAD is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Zadar Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to ZAD:
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Zadar Airport, you can expect things to run on time. ZAD is known for its punctual performance, with up to 81% of departing flights landing when they're meant to.
Zadar Airport is located in Zadar, Zadar County, Croatia.
Getting to central Zadar from Zadar Airport (ZAD)
ZAD is about 10 kilometres from central Zadar.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to ZAD, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 25 minutes.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Zadar:
Zadar highlights
Hop off your flight to Zadar and head directly for these major attractions:
Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar: A classic place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 0.64 kilometres south of the city centre.
Zadar City Walls: Need another good reason to visit Zadar? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 0.48 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
How to get to Šibenik from Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Starting your trip in Šibenik? From ZAD, it'll take around 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 72 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Knin
Knin is another city that's easy to get to from Zadar Airport. It's around 64 kilometres away.
It takes 1 hour 25 minutes or so to drive to Knin.
Explore more of Croatia
In the mood to keep exploring? Zagreb will add more excitement to your journey through Croatia. It's about 193 kilometres north of Zadar and features Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral. The most convenient airport for this city is Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG).
Split is another top destination in Croatia and is roughly 113 kilometres southeast of Zadar. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil. Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU) is the key arrival point for this city.
Roughly 153 kilometres northwest of Zadar, Rijeka brings even more to your adventure. Great reasons to visit include Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas. Flying into Rijeka Airport (RJK) is the easiest way to arrive here.
