How to find cheap flights to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
R 9,206 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to ZAG, the lowest fare is R 5,856.
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It's typically recommended to book around one month before takeoff. That's when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Zagreb, where Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport is located.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Zagreb. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, along with different prices.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport.
Best time to go to Zagreb
The cheapest month to board a flight to Zagreb is typically June.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to ZAG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to ZAG. Visit then if you're eager to see Zagreb at its busiest and best.
Travel in December if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Zagreb are often cheaper.
With averages of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), August is when Zagreb is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -7ºC (19ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
Hoping for clearer skies? March is the driest month in Zagreb, averaging five days of rain.
May brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport, these major airlines make reaching Zagreb nice and easy:
Qatar Airways is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 90% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule, making it an excellent choice when reserving your ZAG plane ticket.
The local timezone at ZAG is UTC+1.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to ZAG:
Flights out of Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport arrive as planned 76% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Zagreb from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The distance from ZAG to central Zagreb is about 11 kilometres.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to ZAG, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Zagreb is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Zagreb highlights
Jump off your flight to Zagreb and head directly for these must-visit attractions:
Park Maksimir: Around 3 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Botanical Garden Pavillion: Here's where you can slow the tempo down a little when exploring Zagreb. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres southwest of the centre.
Zagreb Cathedral: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 0.16 kilometres west of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Zagreb experience.
How to get to Karlovac from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Headed to the nearby city of Karlovac? It's about 64 kilometres from ZAG. Give yourself around 45 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to make the trip.
Travelling from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Varaždin
If Varaždin is where you want to be, public transport should take around 4 hours 10 minutes from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport. This city is about 64 kilometres from ZAG.
It takes 1 hour or so to drive to Varaždin.
Explore more of Croatia
Croatia isn't short of places to explore. Venture on to Split, located about 257 kilometres south of Zagreb. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil are a few of its must-sees. Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Another city in Croatia that could easily become a favourite is Rijeka. From Zagreb, it's roughly 137 kilometres west and is home to attractions like Teatro Fenice and The St. Vitus Cathedral. Add a stop at Church of St. Nicholas too. Rijeka Airport (RJK) handles most flights into the city.
Make room for one more stop with Osijek, which is roughly 209 kilometres east of Zagreb. Waterfall Fortress, Croatian National Theatre in Osijek and Vodena vrata Tvrđa all make a strong case for visiting. You can reach this city by catching a flight to Osijek Airport (OSI).
