Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cape Town.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CPT to ZAG flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CPT and ZAG include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Right now, RM1,846 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM3,015. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to ZAG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CPT to ZAG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CPT land on schedule 81.65% of the time.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CPT:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Reserve a hotel close to ZAG if you're catching a late Cape Town International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and see more of Zagreb and beyond.
Booking your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Zagreb. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Zagreb in February.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to ZAG in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another favourite stop in Croatia. Start your sightseeing at Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.