Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, making Zagreb one hour behind Heraklion.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HER to ZAG flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HER and ZAG:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Right now, Rs14,479 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs39,176. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HER to ZAG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that take off from HER arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HER:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
If you have a late Heraklion Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near ZAG:
Get your adventure underway 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 around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in 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 by car.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Zagreb. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HER to ZAG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another favourite stop in Croatia. Experience major highlights starting with Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.