Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Chicago.
Leave plenty of time to make your ORD to ZAG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between ORD and ZAG:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
$300 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. A return flight starts from $682. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from ORD to ZAG, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ORD? If you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Pick up a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and discover Zagreb and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
From Franjo Tudman Airport, Zagreb is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Zagreb in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to ZAG in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Croatia just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a trip to Split will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Croatia, consider Rijeka, about 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are key highlights.
