Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) ZAG: Departure times and transfers

Flying from/to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport

If you are planning to fly to/from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, check out our tips on what’s the best way to travel between the airport and the city center. It’s always good to know, what’s the most convenient way to get to your destination. You can also find some data on the Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport facilities and some local tips on the airport itself.

Travel from Zagreb city center to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport

Zagreb is the capital city of Croatia. It acts as a hub and meeting point for all the roads, rail and air networks of Croatia. Zagreb is famous for its diverse economy, high standard of living, museums, and sporting and entertainment events. The public transportation system in Zagreb is extensive. ZET( Zagreb electric tram) transit consists primarily of buses and trams. The transit system within Zagreb has 19 tram lines and 117 buses. Both the tram and the buses operate 24 hours in Zagreb city. 

What's the best way to get to the airport from Zagreb city center

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport is located in Velika Gorica. The extensive transport network in Zagreb makes it easy and quick to access the airport from any part of the city. There are four ways, both private and public, that can be used to access the airport from Zagreb city center.  Transportation modes used to get to and from Zagreb city center to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport include Croatia Airlines airport bus, local bus No. 290, taxis, and rented cars. The best way to get to Zagreb Airport from Zagreb city center is by using local bus No. 290. The bus has a frequency of every 30 minutes, it's affordable, has disability-friendly services and runs 24 hours a day.

How far is it from the city center to the airport?

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport is located in Velika Gorica near Zagreb. The distance between the airport and Zagreb city center is just over nine miles (15 kilometers). The journey between the airport and  Zagreb city center can be completed on average in 30 minutes using the airport bus or the local bus. Croatia Airlines airport bus operates between 4:30 a.m. (5:00 a.m. on weekends) up to 11:30 p.m. The bus uses the route from the airport bus station to Velika Gorica to reach the city center. The bus also has other stops outside of the city center. The local bus No. 290 operates the route from Kvaternikov trg ( in the city center) to Veliko Gorica, to Zagreb airport bus stop. The local bus takes 30 minutes to get to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport from Zagreb city center. It operates between 4:30 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. with buses leaving every 30 minutes. Night buses run from 12.00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Airport buses also connect the airport directly to another town called Rijeka, near Zagreb.

What facilities are there at the airport?

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport is the largest international airport in Croatia. The airport facilities and services include: ATMs and currency exchange, baby changing and care facilities and children play areas. The airport also has free WiFi, a business lounge with VIP services, a meet-and-greet area with mobile charging points, a prayer room, tax refund services, lost property parking options for short term,  mid-term, long stay and designated disabled parking spaces, shops like Fashion, Tisak and Tisak media, Aelia duty-free, as well as restaurants, eateries and bars, an information desk and car rental services.

How accessible is the route for those with limited mobility?

Travelers getting to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport from Zagreb with extra-large luggage have to pay an extra fee to transport it using bus or tram. The airport has trolleys that are accessible at a fee upon reaching the bus station or tram station at the airport. For people with limited mobility, the Zagreb city transportation system provides disability-friendly public transportation that doesn't make traveling in public transit a nightmare for people with reduced mobility. All the buses in Zagreb have a wheelchair-access ramp to get on and off the bus. The bus also has a designated wheelchair space for people with limited mobility. Most of the trains in Zagreb are low-floored and easily accessible for people with limited mobility using wheelchairs.

Local tips: how to travel to the airport like a local

For an easy and comfortable trip when making the nine mile (15 kilometer )journey from Zagreb city center to Zagreb Airport, one is advised to buy two tickets before departing from Zagreb city center, as one expires when the bus enters a new zone. Ensure the ticket is stamped when boarding the bus if the ticket was bought from Tisak or tobacco stand to avoid penalties. There are multiple eateries, restaurants, and bars at the airport as well as hotels surrounding the airport in order to grab a bite.