Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zagreb Airport.
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to ZAG start at 06:35 — the earliest with British Airways. The latest departure is at 20:00 with Croatia Airlines. Overall, there are seven weekly London Heathrow Airport to Zagreb Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LHR to ZAG flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Zagreb (and then discovering more of Croatia!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zagreb Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to ZAG flights, with 66.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Zagreb Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LHR and ZAG include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
66 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Zagreb Airport flight. A return flight starts at 142 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to ZAG.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zagreb Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Zagreb Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zagreb Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZAG if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Zagreb Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Zagreb Airport rental car and discover Zagreb and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Zagreb Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Zagreb Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Zagreb. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zagreb Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Zagreb based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Zagreb Airport for August if you'd like to go to Zagreb during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ZAG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Croatia, head for Rijeka, roughly 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas are key reasons to visit.