Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Frankfurt and Zagreb share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from FRA to ZAG start at 09:30 — the earliest with Croatia Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:10 with Lufthansa. In total, you can choose from 118 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your FRA to ZAG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Zagreb (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Croatia!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
Among carriers operating FRA to ZAG flights, Lufthansa has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between FRA and ZAG include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Right now, R 1,924 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,104. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from FRA to ZAG, book your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from FRA to ZAG.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, 67.47% of flights complete their journey on time.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frankfurt Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and see more of Zagreb and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Zagreb. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Frankfurt Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to ZAG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Croatia you should also see. About 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a visit to Split will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Rijeka is another well-known destination in Croatia and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. No journey is complete without experiencing Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.