Travelling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MXP to ZAG flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Croatia Airlines offers direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Zagreb — and maybe even more of Croatia if your schedule allows.
Croatia Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Croatia Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MXP to ZAG flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MXP and ZAG include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
$69 is the lowest price for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport flight. Return flights start from $153. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MXP to ZAG, book your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MXP to ZAG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport.
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
76% of flights that take off from Milan Malpensa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Milan Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MXP:
Arriving at Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Grab a Zagreb Airport rental car and discover Zagreb and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zagreb Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Zagreb Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Zagreb. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Zagreb. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zagreb Airport for August if you'd like to go to Zagreb during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to ZAG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas.