Travelling from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
The average duration of a direct Milan to Zadar Airport flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Milan and Zadar (where Zadar Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zadar Airport (ZAD) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services each week. You can travel from MXP to ZAD on easyJet's 6:15am departure.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Milan to ZAD.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD) departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
When leaving from MXP, you can take a direct flight from Milan to Zadar Airport with Ryanair.
Ryanair ranks first in bookings for flights from MXP to ZAD.
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Zadar Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Milano Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.23% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Planning to leave from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to ZAD are offered by Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most popular choice for travellers flying from BGY to ZAD.
You can get to BGY from central Milan in about 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Milan to ZAD flight? Check in to a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
67.49% of flights leaving Orio al Serio International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Booking a plane ticket from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD) with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to ZAD:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The trip to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Zadar Airport flight:
Flights that take off from LIN touch down at their destination as scheduled 79.56% of the time.
About Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Consider booking a hotel near ZAD if you have a late flight from Milan to Zadar Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zadar Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Surprice or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zadar and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Milan to Zadar Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Zadar Airport is 17 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 37 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD). August is the busiest month to visit Zadar. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Before locking in your Milan to ZAD plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zadar, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Zadar Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Zadar
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Zadar right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Zadar Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar, Zadar Sunset and Zadar City Walls are must-do's during your Zadar adventure.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zadar. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town.
Around 113 kilometres south-east of Zadar, Split is another favourite stop in Croatia. Start your sightseeing at Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels.