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Flights to Zagreb: Airport (ZAG) and Transfer Options

Flying to Zagreb? This page is your quick hub for the essentials: an overview of Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG), how to get into the city, and a flight search widget to compare ticket prices.

For the full details use these two guides: Zagreb Airport guide and Zagreb Airport shuttle bus timetable.


Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman, ZAG)

Zagreb Airport is Croatia’s main international airport and the primary arrival point for most visitors flying into the capital. If you need terminal info, facilities, parking, taxis, or contacts, see our complete guide: Zagreb Airport (ZAG).

How to get from Zagreb Airport to the city

Most travellers choose the airport shuttle bus or a door-to-door transfer. Use the table below to pick the best option for your arrival time, luggage, and budget.

Option Best for Typical time Where it takes you
Shuttle bus (Pleso Prijevoz) Fast, simple, direct 35–40 min Zagreb Bus Station
Taxi / ride-hailing Convenience, late arrivals 25–45 min Your address in Zagreb
Private transfer Families, groups, lots of luggage 25–45 min Your hotel / chosen address
Public bus (ZET) Lowest cost option 45–60 min Depends on the route

Zagreb Airport shuttle bus timetable Zagreb Airport guide

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Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - Franjo Tuđman Airport: transfers, flights, parking and terminal guide

Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman Airport, ZAG) is Croatia’s main international airport, located near Velika Gorica, about 16 km from Zagreb city centre. This guide covers the fastest and cheapest ways to reach the city, where to find buses and taxis, and the most useful official links for live arrivals/departures and parking prices.

Looking for the airport shuttle? See the Zagreb Airport Shuttle Bus timetable, it's the easiest way to reach the Zagreb main bus station, with departures about every 30 minutes.

Details
Written by: Orsat Munitić
Last Updated: 27 February 2026

Read more: Zagreb Airport (ZAG) - Franjo Tuđman Airport: transfers, flights, parking and terminal guide

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Zagreb Airport Shuttle Bus timetable and information

Transfers to Zagreb airport depart from the Zagreb main bus station and are available daily according to a fixed timetable (see complete timetable below).

Details
Written by: Orsat Munitić
Last Updated: 01 February 2026

Read more: Zagreb Airport Shuttle Bus timetable and information

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