Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb is six hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to ZAG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MSP and ZAG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
241 € is the best price for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. A return flight starts at 418 €. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MSP to ZAG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from MSP to ZAG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Grab a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and explore Zagreb and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport to the centre of Zagreb has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Zagreb in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to ZAG in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
You've done Zagreb, now it's time to discover other parts of Croatia. Travel around 257 kilometres south to Split to tick off its popular sights. From Diocletian's Palace to Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Rijeka is another must-experience destination in Croatia and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. No trip is complete without visiting Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.