Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Zagreb is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 19 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Croatia Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:00.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to ZAG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Zagreb (and perhaps some other great parts of Croatia!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to ZAG flights, with 68.75% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LHR and ZAG:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
71 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Return flights start at 135 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to ZAG.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to ZAG.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Reserve a hotel close to ZAG if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and discover Zagreb and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Zagreb based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport for August if you want to go to Zagreb during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ZAG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Croatia just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a visit to Split will keep you on the go. Start with attractions 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.