Flying from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are London's main options.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 20 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport flight.
Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport is located in Zagreb. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. You can travel from LHR to ZAG on British Airways's 6:35am departure.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from London to ZAG. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Fly without interruptions from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) are available from here.
British Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport taking off from LHR.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and ZAG is British Airways.
Among carriers operating on this route, British Airways has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) plane ticket with departures from here.
Take a direct flight from London to ZAG with Croatia Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of LGW.
On the LGW to ZAG route, Croatia Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Fly with Croatia Airlines if punctual service is a priority. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport arrive as scheduled 100.0% of the time.
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to ZAG flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport land at their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Begin your trip at London Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without layovers. You can book direct flights from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport from here.
Ryanair is one well-known airline that offers direct London to ZAG plane tickets from STN.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from STN to ZAG.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Ryanair. Its services arrive as planned 73.86% of the time.
The journey time to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
About Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Book a hotel near ZAG if you have a late flight from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport. Check in to one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport flight.
Getting from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Central Zagreb is around 11 kilometres from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
R 290 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport. A return flight starts at R 579. These prices may change based on availability.
To snap up cheap flights from London to ZAG, book your ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Zagreb. July is when most people book flights from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your London to ZAG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Zagreb
After booking your flight from London to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zagreb:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Zagreb when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Park Maksimir followed by Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Croatia you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a visit to Split will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
Rijeka is another standout destination in Croatia and is around 137 kilometres west of Zagreb. No journey is complete without visiting Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas.
