Flying from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bratislava.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BTS to ZAG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BTS and ZAG:
Orio al Serio International Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
At the moment, £52 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way M.R. Stefanik Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £111. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BTS to ZAG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BTS to ZAG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
65.09% of flights that leave from M.R. Stefanik Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
M.R. Stefanik Airport is around 8 miles from central Bratislava. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BTS? If you're catching an early flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
If you're getting in on a late M.R. Stefanik Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZAG:
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 explore beyond Zagreb's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport to central Zagreb has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 miles away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the busiest month for flights from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Zagreb in February.
Lock in your flight from M.R. Stefanik Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport for August if you want to visit Zagreb during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BTS to ZAG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zagreb. Around 160 miles away to the south, popular attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Croatia, consider Rijeka, roughly 80 miles south-west of Zagreb. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are key highlights.