Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, making Zagreb ten hours behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to make your MEL to ZAG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the MEL to ZAG route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
£367 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Return flights start from £890. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to ZAG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 15 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Grab a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and discover Zagreb and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is approximately 10 miles from the centre of Zagreb. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Zagreb. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to ZAG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Croatia just waiting to be discovered. About 160 miles south of Zagreb, a trip to Split will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Around 80 miles south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another favourite stop in Croatia. Start your sightseeing at Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.