Travelling from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Zadar Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Vienna and Zadar are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from six weekly Vienna Airport to Zadar Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 22:20.
Your VIE to ZAD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Zadar (and then discovering more of Croatia!) is a snap with Austrian Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Vienna Airport to Zadar Airport.
Austrian Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers VIE to ZAD flights. An impressive 80.0% of its services on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
R 327 is the lowest price for a one-way Vienna Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Return flights start at R 700. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from VIE to ZAD.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vienna Airport to Zadar Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
Vienna Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from VIE touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Vienna Airport from central Vienna, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 15 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Vienna Airport to Zadar Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near VIE:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Vienna Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZAD instead:
Pick up a Zadar Airport rental car and discover Zadar and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Surprice and Carwiz are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zadar Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
From Zadar Airport, Zadar is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Vienna Airport to Zadar Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Zadar. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Zadar is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Vienna Airport to Zadar Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from VIE to ZAD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
You've visited Zadar, now it's time to explore other parts of Croatia. Travel around 193 kilometres north to Zagreb to check off its top attractions. From Park Maksimir to Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another side of Croatia, consider Split, roughly 121 kilometres south-east of Zadar. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil are the start of reasons to visit.