Travelling from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Warsaw and Zagreb share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 15 Frederic Chopin Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flights. If you want to take off early, pick the 10:25 LOT - Polish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 15:40 with LOT - Polish Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your WAW to ZAG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
LOT - Polish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Zagreb (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Croatia!). Browse the direct flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport offered by this airline.
LOT - Polish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
LOT - Polish Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for WAW to ZAG flights, with 80.88% of services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
At the moment, $61 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Frederic Chopin Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $118. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from WAW to ZAG.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from WAW to ZAG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
77.68% of flights that take off from Frederic Chopin Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Warsaw to Frederic Chopin Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near WAW:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Frederic Chopin 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 explore Zagreb and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Zagreb. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Zagreb in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from WAW to ZAG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like 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.