Flying from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zagreb and Zurich are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 98 weekly Franjo Tudman Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with Croatia Airlines is the earliest you can take. Croatia Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:00.
To ensure you catch your ZAG to ZRH flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Croatia Airlines has direct flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
Croatia Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 65.25% of services arriving as scheduled, Croatia Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ZAG to ZRH flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, £58 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £95. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ZAG to ZRH.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Zurich Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Of the flights that depart from Franjo Tudman Airport, 67.18% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Zagreb to Franjo Tudman Airport is approximately 10 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near ZAG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Book a hotel near ZRH if you're on a late Franjo Tudman Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Zurich Airport rental car and explore Zurich and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Zurich. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to visit Zurich during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZAG to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
Zurich has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. About 45 miles west of Zurich, a trip to Basel will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
Around 60 miles south-west of Zurich, Bern is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience major highlights starting with Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
