Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, making Zagreb five hours ahead of Durham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to ZAG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and ZAG:
London Heathrow Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Right now, $809 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,315. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to ZAG if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU land on time.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and see more of Zagreb and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Zagreb. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to ZAG in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Rijeka is another favourite destination in Croatia and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. No trip is complete without seeing Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.