Travelling from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dortmund.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your DTM to ZAG flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dortmund Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DTM and ZAG include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Sofia Airport
Split Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
70 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dortmund Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Return flights start at 171 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from DTM to ZAG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Dortmund Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from DTM to ZAG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dortmund Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Dortmund Airport (DTM)
When it comes to Dortmund Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.31% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Dortmund Airport from central Dortmund, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DTM? If you're boarding an early flight from Dortmund Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
If you're landing on a late Dortmund Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ZAG:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility to explore Zagreb and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport to the centre of Zagreb has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Dortmund Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Zagreb. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Dortmund Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport for August if you want to go to Zagreb during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTM to ZAG in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Croatia, consider Rijeka, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are among its highlights.
