Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zadar Airport.
Zadar's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
Your FRA to ZAD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Discover Airlines is your gateway to discovering Zadar (and perhaps some other great corners of Croatia!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zadar Airport offered by this popular airline.
Discover Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zadar Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FRA and ZAD include:
Vienna Airport
Prague Airport
Wroclaw Nicolaus Copernicus Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
74 € is the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zadar Airport flight. A return flight starts from 132 €. These prices can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FRA to ZAD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zadar Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FRA to ZAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zadar Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
74% of flights that take off from Frankfurt am Main Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zadar Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to FRA:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
If you're landing on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zadar Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near ZAD:
Explore without limits with a Zadar Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Surprice or Carwiz and find adventure across Zadar and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Zadar Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
Zadar Airport to the centre of Zadar has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zadar Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Zadar in March.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zadar Airport for August if you want to go to Zadar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to ZAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Zadar. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Croatia, head for Split, about 121 kilometres south-east of Zadar. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil are the start of reasons to visit.