Flying from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG). Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the main airports in Belfast.
Zagreb is 1 hour ahead of Belfast. Franjo Tudman Airport is located in Zagreb, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Belfast to ZAG.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Belfast to ZAG with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between BFS and ZAG include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
The distance from central Belfast to BFS is about 32 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Belfast International Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 22 minutes. The terminal is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 12 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Belfast to ZAG, chill out in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
About Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
If you have a late flight from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near ZAG:
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport to central Zagreb takes around 25 minutes in a car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 58 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
For a one-way ticket from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport, R 1,693 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just R 2,893. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Belfast to ZAG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a deal you won't want to miss. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from Belfast to ZAG every day.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Zagreb, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Zagreb. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Belfast to ZAG sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zagreb
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Zagreb right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport:
Zagreb Cathedral and Ban Jelacic Square are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Zagreb travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museum of Broken Relationships.
Complete your Zagreb trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Belfast to Franjo Tudman Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Zagreb. Check out the exclusive deals and easily compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
