Traveling from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Split Airport to Zagreb Airport is 45 minutes.
Split and Zagreb are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
You can choose from 24 weekly Split Airport to Zagreb Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Croatia Airlines is the earliest flight available. Croatia Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your SPU to ZAG flight.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak periods, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Jetting into Zagreb (and then exploring more of Croatia!) is a snap with Croatia Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Split Airport to Zagreb Airport.
The majority of travelers choose to travel with Croatia Airlines on this route.
Croatia Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SPU to ZAG flights, with 84.69% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Split Airport to Zagreb Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SPU and ZAG:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
84% of flights leaving Split Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of SPU.
Central Split to Split Airport is approximately 15 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SPU? If you're catching an early flight from Split Airport to Zagreb Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Split Airport to Zagreb Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Zagreb Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility to explore Zagreb and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zagreb Airport about four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
September is the busiest month for flights from Split Airport to Zagreb Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Zagreb in March.
Book your flight from Split Airport to Zagreb Airport for August if you want to go to Zagreb during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 57ºF and 90ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºF and 46ºF. Search for cheap tickets from SPU to ZAG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Croatia just waiting to be explored. About 160 miles south of Zagreb, a trip to Split will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
Around 80 miles south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia. Start your sightseeing at Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas.
