Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Cologne and Zadar follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from eight weekly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 23:10.
To ensure you get on your CGN to ZAD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Eurowings is your gateway to discovering Zadar (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Croatia!). Browse the direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport offered by this popular airline.
Eurowings is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CGN and ZAD:
Pisa International Airport
Hamburg Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Currently, £21 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £42. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from CGN to ZAD by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
74.45% of flights that depart Cologne Bonn Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Cologne to Cologne Bonn Airport is approximately 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CGN:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZAD instead:
Grab a Zadar Airport rental car and discover Zadar and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Surprice and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Zadar Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
From Zadar Airport, Zadar is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Zadar based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zadar Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zadar, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGN to ZAD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Zadar has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Croatia you should also see. Around 120 miles north of Zadar, a visit to Zagreb will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships.
Around 75 miles south-east of Zadar, Split is another essential stop in Croatia. No visit is complete without checking out Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.