Flying from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zagreb.
Flights from ZAG to FRA start at 06:00 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 17:55 with Croatia Airlines. In total, you can choose from 78 weekly Franjo Tudman Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ZAG to FRA flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
Among carriers operating ZAG to FRA flights, Lufthansa has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
65 € is the best price for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Return flights start at 149 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from ZAG to FRA, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
When it comes to Franjo Tudman Airport's on-time performance, 67.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Franjo Tudman Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
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Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
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Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Frankfurt. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to visit Frankfurt during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZAG to FRA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
