Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Tokyo: what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is 8 hours ahead of Zagreb, where Franjo Tudman Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from ZAG to Tokyo. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You don't need a visa for Japan if you hold a passport from Croatia and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tokyo, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest rules.
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Zagreb, ZAG can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 58 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tokyo? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near ZAG:
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Tokyo
327 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tokyo. Return flights start at 661 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from ZAG to Tokyo, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you about 16 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tokyo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Central Tokyo is about 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT). After your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tokyo has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 58 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near NRT. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from ZAG to Tokyo at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the most popular month to catch a flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tokyo while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Tokyo, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tokyo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from ZAG to Tokyo in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Tokyo right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Tokyo:
Tokyo Tower and Senso-ji Temple Yogodo are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Tokyo must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
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