Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Zadar Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Budapest and Zadar are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUD to ZAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Zadar (and then seeing more of Croatia!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Budapest Airport to Zadar Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Budapest Airport to Zadar Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BUD and ZAD include:
Vienna Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
ج.م. 1,013 is the best price for a one-way Budapest Airport to Zadar Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 1,971. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from BUD to ZAD, book your trip 11 months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Zadar Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BUD to ZAD.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Budapest Airport to Zadar Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BUD arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BUD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Zadar Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
If you're arriving on a late Budapest Airport to Zadar Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ZAD:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zadar Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Surprice or Carwiz and discover more of Zadar and beyond.
Booking your ride from Zadar Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
Zadar Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Zadar. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Zadar Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Zadar. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Budapest Airport to Zadar Airport for August if you want to explore Zadar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to ZAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zadar. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Split is another essential stop in Croatia and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Zadar. No trip is complete without dropping by Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
