Flying from Los Angeles to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): What you need to know
Los Angeles is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) heading out from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Zagreb is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles. Franjo Tudman Airport is located in Zagreb, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to ZAG.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to ZAG that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LAX and ZAG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
You can get to VNY from central Los Angeles in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to ZAG flight:
About Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Book a hotel near ZAG if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles to Franjo Tudman Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Grab a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and explore Zagreb and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Los Angeles to Franjo Tudman Airport flight.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Central Zagreb is around 11 kilometres from Franjo Tudman Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
199 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Franjo Tudman Airport. A return flight starts at 466 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to ZAG, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
February is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Zagreb based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Los Angeles to ZAG plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Zagreb to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Franjo Tudman Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Zagreb
Start your Zagreb trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Franjo Tudman Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town are attractions you won't want to skip in Zagreb.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels.
Around 137 kilometres west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another favourite stop in Croatia. Start your sightseeing at Teatro Fenice, Riječki Karneval and The St. Vitus Cathedral.
