Travelling from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your BWI to ZAG flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the BWI to ZAG route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight is $518. A return ticket is currently $992. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BWI to ZAG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BWI to ZAG.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, data shows 77.13% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BWI. Whether you have an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Consider booking a hotel near ZAG if you're catching a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and explore beyond Zagreb's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Zagreb. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The quietest month for a flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Zagreb based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BWI to ZAG in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Croatia, head for Rijeka, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are among its highlights.