Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zagreb three hours behind Abu Dhabi.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your AUH to ZAG flight.
During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AUH and ZAG include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
At the moment, 127 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 274 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from AUH to ZAG, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from AUH to ZAG is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of the flights that depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to AUH? If you've booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Explore without limits with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and find adventure across Zagreb and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks before travelling.
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 get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Zagreb. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AUH 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 explored once you've seen Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Croatia, head for Rijeka, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are highlights.