Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
Amsterdam and Zadar share the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you get on your AMS to ZAD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zadar Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between AMS and ZAD include:
Munich Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
R 1,145 is currently the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,366. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AMS to ZAD if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zadar Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights taking off from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport reach their destination on time.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zadar Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZAD if you're on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Zadar Airport rental car and explore Zadar and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Surprice and Carwiz are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Zadar Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zadar Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Zadar in March.
Before locking in your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Zadar Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Zadar, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from AMS to ZAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zadar. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Around 121 kilometres south-east of Zadar, Split is another essential stop in Croatia. No visit is complete without checking out Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.