Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, making Zagreb one hour ahead of Manchester.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MAN to ZAG flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Zagreb (and then seeing more of Croatia!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAN and ZAG include:
Cologne Bonn Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Memmingen Allgau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
£20 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. A return flight starts at £39. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAN to ZAG.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAN to ZAG.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights departing from Manchester Airport, 59.39% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manchester Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility to explore Zagreb and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
From Franjo Tudman Airport, Zagreb is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Zagreb in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to ZAG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
You've done Zagreb, now it's time to explore more of Croatia. Travel around 160 miles south to Split to check off its leading sights. From Diocletian's Palace to Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 80 miles south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia. Experience major highlights starting with Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.