Flying from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, making Zagreb one hour behind Thessaloniki.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SKG to ZAG flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Zagreb (and maybe even some other great parts of Croatia!). Browse the direct flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport offered by this carrier.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering SKG to ZAG flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Thessaloniki International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SKG and ZAG:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Rs4,545 is the lowest price for a one-way Thessaloniki International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs9,733. These fares may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from SKG to ZAG by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SKG to ZAG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
79.57% of flights that depart Thessaloniki International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Thessaloniki International Airport from central Thessaloniki, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SKG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Thessaloniki International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Pick up a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and discover Zagreb and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride 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
Franjo Tudman Airport to central Zagreb has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Zagreb in February.
Book your flight from Thessaloniki International 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 has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SKG to ZAG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Croatia you should also see. Around 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a visit to Split will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia. Start your sightseeing at Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.