Travelling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Manila.
Your MNL to ZAG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. These are the top stopovers between MNL and ZAG:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight is R 6,240. A return ticket is currently R 11,174. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MNL to ZAG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MNL to ZAG.
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Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
70.07% of flights that leave from Ninoy Aquino International Airport reach their destination on time.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Manila. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MNL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
If you're arriving on a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ZAG:
Follow your own route with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and discover more of Zagreb and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport to central Zagreb has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Zagreb in February.
When reserving your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MNL to ZAG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Croatia you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a visit to Split will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Rijeka is another favourite destination in Croatia and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. No trip is complete without a visit to Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.