Flying from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Rijeka and Zagreb are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
To ensure you get on your RJK to ZAG flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Rijeka Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RJK and ZAG include:
Vienna International Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Zadar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Right now, R 2,366 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Rijeka Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,211. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RJK to ZAG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Rijeka Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from RJK to ZAG couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Rijeka Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rijeka Airport (RJK)
88.24% of flights leaving Rijeka Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of RJK.
Rijeka Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Rijeka. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Rijeka Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near RJK:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rijeka Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Zagreb and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
From Franjo Tudman Airport, Zagreb is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rijeka Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Zagreb in February.
Book your flight from Rijeka Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport for August if you'd like to visit Zagreb during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RJK to ZAG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
You've done Zagreb, now it's time to discover more of Croatia. Travel about 257 kilometres south to Split to check off its popular sights. From Diocletian's Palace to Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Rijeka is another standout 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.
