Travelling from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, making Zagreb one hour behind Chania.
Give yourself enough time to make your CHQ to ZAG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chania International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CHQ and ZAG:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chania International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight is £63. A return plane ticket right now is £235. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from CHQ to ZAG, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Chania International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CHQ to ZAG.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chania International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
Chania International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 91.98% of flights that depart CHQ arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Chania International Airport from central Chania, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near CHQ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chania International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Reserve a hotel close to ZAG if you have a late Chania International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and experience more of Zagreb and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is roughly 10 miles from central Zagreb. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The quietest month for a flight from Chania International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Zagreb based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Chania International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport for August if you'd like to go to Zagreb during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHQ to ZAG in January. Average temperatures are 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 160 miles away to the south, check out popular attractions including Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Around 80 miles south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.