Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb is one hour behind Helsinki and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your HEL to ZAG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between HEL and ZAG include:
Vienna International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight is Rs25,784. A return ticket is currently Rs52,601. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to ZAG if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HEL to ZAG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and explore beyond Zagreb's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport to the centre of Zagreb has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Zagreb in February.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport for August if you want to explore Zagreb during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HEL to ZAG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Croatia you should also see. Around 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a visit to Split will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
If there's time to check out another corner of Croatia, consider Rijeka, about 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are among the biggest draws.
