Flying from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD): What you need to know
Rome's main base, Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD).
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Rome to Zadar Airport flight.
Rome and Zadar (where Zadar Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rome to ZAD, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can jump on a direct flight from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD) out of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Ryanair is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Rome to Zadar Airport taking off from FCO.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between FCO and ZAD is Ryanair.
With a reliable 100.0% of services arriving on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
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78% of flights that take off from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Rome to Zadar Airport, check out these options when taking off from Rome Ciampino Airport:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Rome Ciampino Airport the day before your Rome to ZAD flight:
Most flights that leave Rome Ciampino Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Have a late flight from Rome to Zadar Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near ZAD and be in snooze mode sooner:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Rome 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 get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Currently, $24 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Zadar Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $50. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Rome to ZAD by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
August is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Rome to Zadar Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD), while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Zadar based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Rome 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 (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Zadar Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zadar
Start your Zadar trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Zadar Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar, Zadar Sunset and Zadar City Walls are attractions you won't want to skip in Zadar.
Explore more of Croatia
You've done Zadar, now it's time to discover other corners of Croatia. Travel about 193 kilometres north to Zagreb to check off its leading attractions. From Park Maksimir to Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Croatia, consider Split, about 113 kilometres southeast of Zadar. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil are key highlights.
