Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zagreb two hours behind Ankara.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ESB to ZAG flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ESB and ZAG:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
$171 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Return flights start at $360. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from ESB to ZAG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ESB to ZAG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Esenboga International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
78.41% of flights taking off from Esenboga International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Ankara to Esenboga International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near ESB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Esenboga International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Explore without limits with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and discover more of Zagreb and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks before travelling.
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 about 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Zagreb in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Esenboga International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ESB to ZAG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Croatia
You've visited Zagreb, now it's time to explore other parts of Croatia. Travel about 257 kilometres south to Split to check off its top sights. From Diocletian's Palace to Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Rijeka is another sought-after destination in Croatia and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. No trip is complete without dropping by Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.