Flying from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport (ZAD): What you need to know
Frankfurt is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport (ZAD) leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
1 hour 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Frankfurt to Zadar Airport flight.
Zadar's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt. Zadar Airport is located in Zadar.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services every week. Get from FRA to ZAD on EW Discover's 7:35am departure.
To ensure you catch your flight from Frankfurt to ZAD, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can hop on a direct flight from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport (ZAD) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
When taking off from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport with EW Discover.
EW Discover sees the most traveller bookings for flights from FRA to ZAD.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can book a direct Frankfurt to Zadar Airport (ZAD) plane ticket with departures from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Decide if leaving from HHN is a better fit for your trip.
From HHN, direct flights from Frankfurt to ZAD are offered by Ryanair.
On the HHN to ZAD route, Ryanair is the preferred choice of many.
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Frankfurt to ZAD flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 53.13%.
About Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZAD instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zadar Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AVIA Rent, Surprice or Carwiz and explore beyond Zadar's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Frankfurt to Zadar Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport is RM92. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM170. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Frankfurt to ZAD, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Frankfurt to Zadar Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
August is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport (ZAD). Visit Zadar in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Frankfurt to ZAD plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Zadar to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Zadar
Start your Zadar trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Zadar Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar and Zadar Sunset are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Zadar travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Zadar City Walls.
Explore more of Croatia
You've done Zadar, now it's time to discover other corners of Croatia. Journey about 193 kilometres north to Zagreb to check off its popular sights. From Park Maksimir to Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Croatia, consider Split, about 113 kilometres south-east of Zadar. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels are among the biggest draws.
