Travelling from Venice to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): What you need to know
Venice is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Venice to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) leaving from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF).
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Venice. Franjo Tudman Airport is located in Zagreb.
To ensure you catch your flight from Venice to ZAG, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The journey from central Venice to VCE takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Venice to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Venice Marco Polo Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport, 75.29% land on time at their destination.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
TSF is about 40 kilometres from central Venice. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Venice to ZAG flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Treviso Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Treviso Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70.17%.
About Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Have a late flight from Venice to Franjo Tudman Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near ZAG and get cosy, quick:
Travel at your own pace with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and discover more of Zagreb and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Venice to Franjo Tudman Airport flight.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
The centre of Zagreb is around 11 kilometres from Franjo Tudman Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Venice to Franjo Tudman Airport is ج.م. 2,005. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 4,945. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Venice to ZAG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Venice to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Venice to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG). August is when most people travel to Zagreb. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
Book a Venice to ZAG flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Zagreb to range from 14ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between -7ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Venice to Franjo Tudman Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Zagreb
Once you've booked your flight from Venice to Franjo Tudman Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Zagreb:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Zagreb when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Park Maksimir followed by Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town.
Explore more of Croatia
You've seen Zagreb, now it's time to explore other parts of Croatia. Journey about 257 kilometres south to Split to tick off its leading sights. From Diocletian's Palace to Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia and is around 137 kilometres west of Zagreb. No trip is complete without dropping by Teatro Fenice, Riječki Karneval and The St. Vitus Cathedral.