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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Zagreb flights are currently cheapest in August.

Cape Town to Zagreb: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Zagreb below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zagreb.

Cape Town to Zagreb: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM3,015
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Zagreb: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Zagreb is RM3,015. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cape Town to Zagreb. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM3,015.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Cape Town to Zagreb.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Zagreb is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Zagreb Airport on Thursday, 24 July 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cape Town Airport and Zagreb Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zagreb but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zagreb is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zagreb.

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)

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.

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