Flying from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bologna International Airport to Zadar Airport is 1 hour.
Zadar's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bologna.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BLQ to ZAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Travelling to Zadar (and then discovering more of Croatia!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Bologna International Airport to Zadar Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bologna International Airport to Zadar Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLQ and ZAD:
Vienna Airport
Marseille Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
$24 is the best price for a one-way Bologna International Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Return flights start from $50. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BLQ to ZAD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Zadar Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Bologna International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BLQ touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Central Bologna to Bologna International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BLQ? If you're catching an early flight from Bologna International Airport to Zadar Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZAD if you have a late Bologna International Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Zadar Airport rental car and explore Zadar and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Surprice and Carwiz are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Zadar Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
Zadar Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Zadar. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Zadar Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Zadar in March.
The warmest month in Zadar is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Bologna International Airport to Zadar Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to ZAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zadar is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Croatia just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north of Zadar, a visit to Zagreb will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Croatia, head for Split, about 121 kilometres south-east of Zadar. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil are the start of reasons to visit.


