Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Leave enough time to catch your AUH to ZAG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Zagreb Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AUH and ZAG:
Istanbul Airport
Munich Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
At the moment, $290 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Zagreb Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $781. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from AUH to ZAG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Zayed International Airport to Zagreb Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from AUH to ZAG.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Zayed International Airport to Zagreb Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
75% of flights that leave from Zayed International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Abu Dhabi to Zayed International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to AUH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Zagreb Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZAG if you're on a late Zayed International Airport to Zagreb Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Zagreb Airport rental car and explore Zagreb and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Zagreb Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
From Zagreb Airport, Zagreb is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
September is the busiest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Zagreb Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Zagreb in March.
Book your flight from Zayed International Airport to Zagreb Airport for August if you want to go to Zagreb during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to ZAG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas.