Travelling from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Santorini (Thira).
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JTR to ZAG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santorini International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JTR and ZAG:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight is R 1,797. A round-trip ticket is currently R 4,508. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JTR to ZAG if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from JTR to ZAG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Santorini International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Santorini International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 92.74% of flights that take off from JTR reach their destination without delay.
Central Santorini (Thira) to Santorini International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near JTR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santorini International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zagreb and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Zagreb in February.
Before locking in your flight from Santorini International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JTR to ZAG in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be explored after you've seen Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Croatia, consider Rijeka, about 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are the start of reasons to visit.