Travelling from Phoenix to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): What you need to know
Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport is located in Zagreb. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you catch your flight from Phoenix to ZAG, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a popular month like March, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Phoenix to ZAG leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart PHX land on time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
AZA is around 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Phoenix to ZAG flight? Check in to a hotel near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
The majority of flights that leave Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
You'll find AZA at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near ZAG and hit the pillow fast:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Phoenix to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport flight.
Getting from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zagreb. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Currently, $595 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,371. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Phoenix to ZAG. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Zagreb. July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Book your Phoenix to ZAG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -7ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Zagreb
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Zagreb:
Park Maksimir and Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Zagreb itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Zagreb Cathedral.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Croatia you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a visit to Split will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
Rijeka is another must-experience destination in Croatia and is around 137 kilometres west of Zagreb. No trip is complete without visiting Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas.