Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Charlotte.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CLT to ZAG flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CLT and ZAG:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
245 € is currently the best price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. A return flight starts from 521 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from CLT to ZAG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
77.67% of flights that depart Charlotte Douglas International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 4 hours 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CLT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
If you're coming in on a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZAG:
Grab a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and discover Zagreb and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks before you set off.
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 reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The quietest month for a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Zagreb based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport for August if you want to go to Zagreb during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CLT to ZAG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Croatia waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a trip to Split will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another favourite stop in Croatia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.
