Pleso ZAG
From Pleso, some popular routes are nonstop and others need a connection, which changes how much of the day flying takes. Cheap flights from Zagreb are easier to judge once you separate a direct departure from one with a layover. Pleso is Zagreb's airport and the main gateway for flights to cities such as Warsaw, Chisinau, Madrid, Milan, Alicante, Paris, London and Krakow. Carriers and schedules vary by season and route, so compare the options on your dates, book earlier for school holidays and Christmas, and keep midweek flights in mind if your plans are flexible.
Pleso at a glance
- Passengers per year
- 3.1 M (2022)
- Hub for
- Croatia Airlines, Trade Air
- Elevation
- 353 m
- Opened
- 1962
- Official website
- zagreb-airport.hr
- Population of Zagreb
- 767 k (2021)
Country facts: Wikidata
Getting to the city
Pleso sits outside central Zagreb, so the airport transfer takes planning rather than a quick hop into town. Usual options include airport buses, taxis and pre-booked cars; pick the one that suits your luggage, arrival time and whether you are travelling alone or in a group.
Allow extra time for traffic, queues and late arrivals, especially around busy travel periods. Avoid arranging the final leg too tightly, avoid assuming the last service runs late, and check the return route before you commit.