Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to ZAG flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Croatia Airlines is your ticket to exploring Zagreb (and maybe even some other great parts of Croatia!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Croatia Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between LGW and ZAG:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
62 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. A return flight starts from 125 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from LGW to ZAG by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LGW to ZAG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on time at their destination.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZAG if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Zagreb and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
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 to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Zagreb. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport for August if you want to explore Zagreb during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to ZAG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Croatia just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a trip to Split will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Croatia, head for Rijeka, about 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are among the biggest draws.