Travelling from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
Zadar's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rijeka.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RJK to ZAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Trade Air is your ticket to exploring Zadar (and maybe even some other great parts of Croatia!). Check out the direct flights from Rijeka Airport to Zadar Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Trade Air.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rijeka Airport to Zadar Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RJK and ZAD include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Rs26,229 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Rijeka Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs77,908. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RJK to ZAD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Rijeka Airport to Zadar Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from RJK to ZAD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Rijeka Airport to Zadar Airport.
Handy information about Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Rijeka Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 88.24% of flights that take off from RJK land on time.
Central Rijeka to Rijeka Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to RJK? If you're boarding an early flight from Rijeka Airport to Zadar Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Book a hotel near ZAD if you're taking a late Rijeka Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Zadar Airport rental car and explore Zadar and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Surprice and Carwiz are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Zadar Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
Zadar Airport to central Zadar has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Rijeka Airport to Zadar Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Zadar. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Rijeka Airport to Zadar Airport for August if you'd like to explore Zadar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RJK to ZAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Croatia
You've visited Zadar, now it's time to discover more of Croatia. Travel about 193 kilometres north to Zagreb to tick off its must-visit sights. From Zagreb Cathedral to Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Split is another standout destination in Croatia and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Zadar. No journey is complete without seeing Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
