Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Barcelona and Zagreb share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are five Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, select the 18:20 Croatia Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:50 with Croatia Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to ZAG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Zagreb (and then seeing more of Croatia!) is a snap with Croatia Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Croatia Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BCN and ZAG:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Rs11,154 is the best price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs23,025. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to ZAG by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from BCN to ZAG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near BCN:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZAG if you're on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and discover more of Zagreb and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
From Franjo Tudman Airport, Zagreb is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Zagreb. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to ZAG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Croatia waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a trip to Split will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
If you want to check out another side of Croatia, consider Rijeka, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are highlights.
