How to find cheap flights to Rijeka Airport (RJK)
At the moment, 67 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Rijeka Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to RJK for 132 €.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Rijeka, where Rijeka Airport is located, book one month in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Rijeka. Doing this will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, along with different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Rijeka Airport that have one stop or more. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Rijeka
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Rijeka is usually June.
To find the cheapest month for flights to RJK, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Rijeka at its liveliest, book your flights to RJK for August. Holidaying during peak seasons often means more to see and do than at other times.
April is the quietest period of the year to travel if you're after a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Rijeka then.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. August brings the warmest days in Rijeka, with averages of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -6ºC (21ºF) to 8ºC (46ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? March is the driest month in Rijeka, averaging seven days of rain.
The wettest time of year is May. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 12 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Rijeka Airport (RJK): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Rijeka Airport, these leading airlines make getting to Rijeka a breeze:
If you want to jet away with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your RJK plane ticket with Croatia Airlines. Up to 88% of its flights to this airport land according to schedule.
When you touch down at RJK, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to RJK. Choose any of these stays close to Rijeka Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car hire in RJK. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Sixt or Flizzr and tour parts of Rijeka that most visitors tend to miss.
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Rijeka Airport, you're likely to arrive as planned. RJK has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 88% of all departing flights landing on schedule.
Getting to central Rijeka from Rijeka Airport (RJK)
The distance from RJK to central Rijeka is about 26 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to RJK, the drive to the centre takes around 25 minutes.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
If you'd love to stay close to all the action in Rijeka, unpack your bags at one of these popular options:
Rijeka highlights
Jump off your flight to Rijeka and make your way to these popular attractions:
Teatro Fenice: The perfect spot to start your city tour, this landmark is located around 0.16 kilometres east of the city centre.
The St. Vitus Cathedral: Hit up this landmark next. About 0.32 kilometres east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Rijeka experience.
How to get to Pula from Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Going to the nearby city of Pula? It's about 129 kilometres from RJK. Give yourself around 1 hour 35 minutes to reach the centre in a cab or ride-share.
Expect a journey time of 4 hours 35 minutes or so when making your way to Pula on public transport.
Travelling from Rijeka Airport (RJK) to Karlovac
Karlovac is located around 80 kilometres from Rijeka Airport. If that's one of your stops, the trip by public transport takes about 3 hours 30 minutes.
Travelling there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Explore more of Croatia
Feel like exploring more? Zagreb offers a fresh angle on your visit to Croatia. It's around 129 kilometres north-east of Rijeka and features Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town. The main airport for this city is Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG).
Split is another standout destination in Croatia and is roughly 241 kilometres south-east of Rijeka. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels. Split Airport (SPU) is the key arrival point for this city.
About 137 kilometres south-east of Rijeka, Zadar makes for a memorable detour. A few great reasons to visit include Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar, Zadar Sunset and Zadar City Walls. Flying into Zadar Airport (ZAD) is the easiest way to get here.