Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Bilbao and Zagreb are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BIO to ZAG flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BIO and ZAG include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
61 € is the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Return flights start at 149 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from BIO to ZAG, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Bilbao Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BIO to ZAG.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that depart BIO reach their destination on time.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it takes around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BIO:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Reserve a hotel near ZAG if you have a late Bilbao Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and explore Zagreb and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
From Franjo Tudman Airport, Zagreb is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Zagreb. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Bilbao Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BIO 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 after you've experienced Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Croatia, head for Rijeka, about 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo are highlights.