Flying from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Beijing: what you need to know
Beijing is seven hours ahead of Zagreb, where Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport is located. Beijing follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your ZAG to Beijing flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
ZAG is about 11 kilometres from central Zagreb. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near ZAG. Whether you have an early flight from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Beijing or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Beijing
ج.م. 21,560 is currently the best price for a one-way Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Beijing flight. Return plane tickets start at ج.م. 38,030. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from ZAG to Beijing, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Beijing. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Reserve your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport several weeks in advance of your flight from ZAG to Beijing. If you're going away during peak season, book even earlier to get the lowest price.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Beijing has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 48 kilometres from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near PKX. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your ZAG to Beijing flight:
Best time to go to Beijing
August is the busiest month for flights from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Beijing. To escape the crowds, head to Beijing in December.
When booking your Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Beijing plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZAG to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 4ºC.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Beijing right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Zagreb Franjo Tudman Airport to Beijing:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Tai'an is another standout destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No trip is complete without a visit to Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.
