Flying from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG). Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are the two main airports in Warsaw.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 40 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport flight.
Zagreb (where Franjo Tudman Airport is located) and Warsaw share the UTC+1 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with LOT - Polish Airlines at 3:40pm. Go for the first WAW to ZAG departure with LOT - Polish Airlines at 10:15am if you'd rather not wait around.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Warsaw to ZAG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
You can book a direct flight from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) departing from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW).
You'll find a direct flight from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport with LOT - Polish Airlines. This popular airline operates departures from WAW.
The most frequently booked airline between WAW and ZAG is LOT - Polish Airlines.
With a reliable 80.88% of services landing on schedule, LOT - Polish Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Travelling from central Warsaw to WAW takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Frederic Chopin Airport:
77.68% of flights that leave from Frederic Chopin Airport make it to their destination on time.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
You can reach WMI from central Warsaw in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Warsaw-Modlin Airport the day before your Warsaw to ZAG flight:
About Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Have a late flight from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near ZAG and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and explore Zagreb and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport flight.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zagreb. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Right now, R 689 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,477. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is when most people book flights from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG). Plan your visit to Zagreb in February for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Warsaw to ZAG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Zagreb
Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Franjo Tudman Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Zagreb:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town are top sights which should feature on any good Zagreb itinerary.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels.
Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia and is around 137 kilometres west of Zagreb. No journey is complete without visiting Teatro Fenice, Riječki Karneval and The St. Vitus Cathedral.