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Flight deals from Zagreb to Barcelona

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Barcelona.$170 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Tue, 27 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $170, select.
Barcelona.$194 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $194, select.
Barcelona.$195 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Barcelona.$209 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $209, select.
Barcelona.$210 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Thu, 10 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Barcelona on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.
Barcelona.$232 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Aug, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Barcelona on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $232, select.
Barcelona.$232 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Barcelona on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $232, select.
Barcelona.$236 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Barcelona.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Zagreb.Price includes taxes and charges.From $236, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Barcelona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zagreb to Barcelona flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $170
Jun
from $195
Jul
from $210
Aug
from $236
Sep
from $238
Oct
from $232
Nov
from $322
Dec
from $297
Jan
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Mar
from $567
Apr
from $302

Direct flights from Zagreb to Barcelona

Zagreb to Barcelona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zagreb to Barcelona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Barcelona.

Zagreb to Barcelona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$170
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineCroatia Airlines
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Zagreb to Barcelona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zagreb to Barcelona is $170. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Zagreb to Barcelona.
Croatia Airlines flies direct from Zagreb to Barcelona.
As of May 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Zagreb to Barcelona.
The cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Barcelona is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zagreb Airport to Barcelona Airport on Monday, 26 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Barcelona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Barcelona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair and Croatia Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Barcelona.

Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • Zagreb and Barcelona are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • To ensure you catch your ZAG to BCN flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Travelling to Barcelona (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a snap with Croatia Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Croatia Airlines on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • $72 is currently the best price for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts from $170. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • To get cheap tickets from ZAG to BCN, book your journey seven months before your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ZAG to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)

  • Of the flights that depart from Franjo Tudman Airport, 67.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To get to Franjo Tudman Airport from central Zagreb, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to ZAG? If you're catching an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona

  • From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Barcelona is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Barcelona in January.

  • Book your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZAG to BCN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Spain

  • You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another essential stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.

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