Travelling from Chicago to Zadar Airport (ZAD): What you need to know
Zadar Airport is located in Zadar. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Your flight from Chicago to ZAD won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Chicago to ZAD with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ORD and ZAD include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Zadar Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to ZAD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Zadar Airport flight:
Flights departing from RFD touch down at their destination as scheduled 71% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Book a hotel near ZAD if you have a late flight from Chicago to Zadar Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Zadar Airport flight.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
From Zadar Airport, central Zadar is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
$802 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Zadar Airport. A return flight starts from $1,331. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to ZAD if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Cheap Chicago to Zadar Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Zadar Airport (ZAD). Visit Zadar in February for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Chicago to ZAD plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Zadar to range from 19ºC to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Zadar Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 11ºC.
More about Zadar
Start your Zadar trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Zadar Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Zadar when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar followed by Zadar Sunset and Zadar City Walls.
Explore more of Croatia
You've done Zadar, now it's time to explore more of Croatia. Travel around 193 kilometres north to Zagreb to tick off its top attractions. From Park Maksimir to Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Croatia, consider Split, about 113 kilometres southeast of Zadar. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil are among the biggest draws.
