How to find cheap flights to Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Currently, $1,374 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Rijeka Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to RJK for $2,929.
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It's typically recommended to book about one month ahead of your travel date. That's when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Rijeka, where Rijeka Airport is located.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Rijeka. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Rijeka, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Rijeka Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Rijeka
June is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Rijeka.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to RJK.
Travel to Rijeka in August if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to RJK, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.
February is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Rijeka then.
With averages of between 15ºC and 29ºC, August is when Rijeka is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
Ranging from -6ºC to 8ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.
With six days of rain on average, August is the driest month in Rijeka.
May has the wettest weather. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Rijeka Airport (RJK): What you need to know
Fly to Rijeka without any stops. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Rijeka Airport:
Croatia Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 88% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a wise choice when booking your RJK plane ticket.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+1 timezone at RJK.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Rijeka Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to RJK:
Whether you're catching your next connection or flying home from Rijeka Airport, you're likely to arrive on time. RJK ranks well for punctuality, with up to 95% of departing flights landing when they're meant to.
Getting to central Rijeka from Rijeka Airport (RJK)
RJK is located about 31 kilometres from central Rijeka.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to RJK, it'll take around 35 minutes to get to the centre.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour.
If you're eager to stay near the action in Rijeka, book a room at one of these top hotels:
Rijeka highlights
Hop off your flight to Rijeka and find your way to these leading attractions:
Teatro Fenice: A classic spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.16 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
Church of St. Nicholas: Need another great reason to visit Rijeka? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 3 kilometres west of the city centre.
How to get to Pula from Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Starting your trip in Pula? From RJK, it'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes to drive there. The city is about 129 kilometres from the airport.
Allow for a journey time of roughly 4 hours 35 minutes when making your way to Pula on public transport.
Travelling from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Karlovac
About 80 kilometres away, Karlovac is another city that's easy to reach from Rijeka Airport. It'll take you around 3 hours 30 minutes to make the trip by public transport from RJK.
The drive time to Karlovac is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Explore more of Croatia
There's plenty more of Croatia begging to be explored. About 129 kilometres northeast of Rijeka, head for Zagreb. On the must-see list? Begin with Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral. The city's nearest major airport is Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG).
Split might just become one of your favourite stops in Croatia. You'll find it roughly 241 kilometres southeast of Rijeka. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil stand out as key sights. The main airport serving this city is Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU).
Or head to Zadar, about 137 kilometres southeast of Rijeka. Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar, Zadar Sunset and Zadar City Walls are just the start of the reasons to visit. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Zadar Airport (ZAD).
