Car ferry line connecting Zadar (Gaženica Ferry Port) with Island Ošljak and Preko on Island Ugljan.

Duration of Voyage - 25 minutes.

Car ferry line No. 431

The island of Ugljan in located in front of Zadar, easily reached by ferry, making it an ideal destination for a one-day exploration visit. Don't miss a visit to Luka Beach, the most beautiful beach on Ugljan Island and be sure to capture the amazing view on Zadar and the surrounding islands from Sv. Mihovil Fortress.

To get a good seat try to arrive at least an hour in advance. Those travelling with vehicles should reserve ferry tickets at least a day in advance during the popular summer season months.

For a morning trip out to the islands from Zadar, see also other ferry connections from Zadar.

Preko Ugljan Island

Scroll down to the dates you're travelling within or select seasonal timetables.


Seasonal ferry timetables for departures/returns Zadar (Gaženica) - Ošljak - Preko (Ugljan) car ferry


High Season Timetable 2023

Valid from 30.6.2023 - 3.9.2023

Departures from Zadar and Preko

Every day
From ZadarFrom Preko
01:00 00:30
05:00 05:30
06:20 06:15
07:30 07:00
08:30 08:15
09:30 09:15
10:30 10:30
11:30 11:30
12:30 12:30
13:30 13:15
14:45 14:30
15:30 15:30
16:40 16:00
18:00 17:20
19:30 18:40
20:45 20:10
22:30 22:00
23:59 23:00

Note: Docking at Ošljak on Mon to Sat from Zadar (Gaženica) at 7:30 AM & 2:45 PM, and from Preko at 12:30 PM & 6:40 PM. On Sunday & Holiday, docking at Ošljak from Zadar (Gaženica) at 9:30 AM & 1:30 PM, and from Preko at 8:15 AM & 6:40 PM. Due to docking in Ošljak, the journey takes a total of 30 minutes.

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Valid from 2.6.2023 - 29.6.2023 and 4.9.2023 - 1.10.2023

Departures from Zadar and Preko

Every day
From ZadarFrom Preko
05:00 05:30
06:20 06:15
07:30 07:00
08:30 * 08:15
09:30 09:15 *
10:30 * 10:30
11:30 11:30 *
12:15 * 12:15
13:30 13:00 *
14:45 14:30
15:30 15:30
16:40 16:00
18:00 17:20
19:30 18:40
20:45 20:10
22:00 21:20
23:00 22:30

* Does not sail on Sundays & Holidays


Off Season Timetable 2023

Valid from 1.1.2023 - 1.6.2023 and 2.10.2023 - 31.12.2023

Departures from Zadar and Preko

Every day
From ZadarFrom Preko
06:20 ** 05:45 **
07:30 07:00
08:30 * 08:15
09:30 09:15 *
10:30 * 10:30
11:30 11:30 *
12:15 * 12:15
13:30 * 13:00 *
14:45 * 14:30 *
15:30 15:30 ***
16:40 ** 16:00
18:00 17:20 **
19:30 18:40
20:45 20:10
23:00 ** 22:30 **

* Does not sail on Sundays & Holidays

** Does not sail on following dates: Jan 1st, Apr 9th, Dec 25th, Dec 26th

*** *** Departure at 3 PM on Sunday & Holiday

Note: Docking at Ošljak on Mon to Sat from Zadar (Gaženica) at 7:30 AM & 2:45 PM, and from Preko at 12:15 PM & 6:40 PM. On Sunday & Holiday, docking at Ošljak from Zadar (Gaženica) at 9:30 AM & 1:30 PM, and from Preko at 8:15 AM & 6:40 PM. Due to docking in Ošljak, the journey takes a total of 30 minutes.

Zadar to Preko (Ugljan Island) via Ošljak car ferry 2023 timetable (PDF)

Zadar to Preko (Ugljan Island) via Ošljak car ferry 2023 price list (PDF)

You should be at the pier at least 60 minutes before departure. The operator (Jadrolinija) has the right to change departure times without prior notice. Be sure to double check the information before travelling. Timetable can be changed in case of bad weather.


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