Cheap flights to Zagreb (ZAG)

With Croatia emerging as a favorite summer destination among those who are looking for something unique, Zagreb is getting more and more attention. The country has excellent beaches and facinating history all at prices much lower than nearby Italy. Flights to Zagreb are often cheap, thanks to several low-cost airlines serving the Croatian capital. Using Webjet you’ll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. Many travelers will be heading to the beach cities of Split and Dubrovnik, but Zagreb is the main international air traffic hub for the country so it's where most trips to Croatia begin. The national carrier is Croatia Airlines and they are based in Zagreb so there are good connections to the more than two dozen cities they cover. The airport is about 17 km southeast of the city center, and frequent bus services make for relatively fast and cheap trips into Zagreb itself.

Airfare to Zagreb

Flights to Zagreb are generally cheap, thanks to competing services from many large European carriers and low-cost airlines from major hubs. If you are coming from North America you'll have to change planes once in Europe, but there will be many options thanks in part to partnerships with the national carrier that flies in from many major cities. Flights from Germany and the UK can be particularly cheap due to low-cost carriers with frequent service to Zagreb.

Flight information for Zagreb Airport

As tourism to Croatia is expanding rapidly Zagreb Airport has had to expand and modernize quickly to keep up. There have been many new additions to the single terminal completed recently, with an additional new terminal well into the planning stages. The new additions to the current terminal include multiple dining and shopping options plus a VIP lounge area. There are several ATMs available, and all important signs are translated into English so finding your way around should be simple.

Airlines that fly into Zagreb Airport

Croatia Airlines in the national carrier and they fly to most major cities in Europe so they are a good option for the final leg of your flight if you are coming from a longer distance. From North America you can fly in with a stopover on airlines including Air France, Austrian Airlines, Czech Airlines, Iberia Airlines, and Lufthansa Airlines. GermanWings Airlines and Wizz Air are among the low-cost carriers flying into Zagreb.

Zagreb Airport ground transportation

There are plenty of taxis available at Zagreb Airport, though the trip might not be cheap and it'll take about 45 minutes into the city center. There are also cheap public buses available that take a bit longer, as well as direct shuttle buses that connect the airport with key destinations such as the main train station in Zagreb.

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