How to find cheap flights to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Right now, $540 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Franjo Tudman Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to ZAG for $1,235.
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To get cheap tickets to Zagreb, where Franjo Tudman Airport is located, book one month before your journey. That's the general recommendation for landing the best deals.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Zagreb. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
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Best time to go to Zagreb
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Zagreb is usually June.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to ZAG that suits your schedule and budget.
If you want to experience Zagreb at its busiest, book your flights to ZAG for August. Taking a trip during peak periods typically means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in February if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Zagreb are often cheaper.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Zagreb is warmest in August, with averages of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -7ºC (19ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
With five days of rain on average, March is the driest month in Zagreb.
The wettest time of year is May. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 11 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Zagreb quickly. Take a direct flight to Franjo Tudman Airport with one of these airlines:
Think about booking your ZAG plane ticket with Qatar Airways. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 90% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
On arrival at ZAG, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.
Crawl into bed not long after your flight to ZAG. Choose any of these stays near Franjo Tudman Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Start your Zagreb holiday sooner by picking up a car hire in ZAG. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are some of the top suppliers to select from here.
Franjo Tudman Airport has an on-time rating of 67%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Zagreb from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Central Zagreb is about 16 kilometres from ZAG.
You'll get to the centre in around 25 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to ZAG.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Zagreb comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Zagreb highlights
Jump off your flight to Zagreb and head directly for these major attractions:
Park Maksimir: Located around 3 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Botanical Garden Pavillion: Here's where you can slow the tempo down a little when exploring Zagreb. This park is roughly 2 kilometres south of the centre.
Upper Town: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 0.32 kilometres west of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Zagreb experience.
How to get to Karlovac from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Heading for the nearby city of Karlovac? It's about 64 kilometres from ZAG. Allow around 45 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Public transport will take you to Karlovac in 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Varaždin
If Varaždin is where you're off to, public transport should take around 4 hours 10 minutes from Franjo Tudman Airport. This city is about 64 kilometres from ZAG.
It takes 1 hour or so to drive to Varaždin.
Explore more of Croatia
Croatia has plenty more ways to surprise you. Carry on to Split, located around 241 kilometres south of Zagreb. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels should be on your must-see list. Split Airport (SPU) is the city's closest major airport.
Rijeka is another popular destination in Croatia and is roughly 137 kilometres west of Zagreb. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Teatro Fenice, Riječki Karneval and The St. Vitus Cathedral. Rijeka Airport (RJK) is the main hub serving this city.
Expand your adventure to Osijek, which is roughly 209 kilometres east of Zagreb. Waterfall Fortress, Croatian National Theatre in Osijek and Church of St. Demetrius give you plenty of reason to visit. You can get here by catching a flight to Osijek Airport (OSI).
