Travelling from San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): What you need to know
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) departing from here.
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of San Diego. Franjo Tudman Airport is located in Zagreb.
Your flight from San Diego to ZAG won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from San Diego to ZAG that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from San Diego International Airport (SAN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SAN and ZAG include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
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71.38% of flights departing from San Diego International Airport land at their destination on time.
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
CLD is about 56 kilometres from central San Diego. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your San Diego to ZAG flight, stay in one of these hotels near McClellan-Palomar Airport:
About Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Have a late flight from San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near ZAG and get cosy, quick:
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 popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport flight.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zagreb. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport is 196 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 492 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from San Diego to ZAG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Cheap San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from San Diego to ZAG.
Nail down a great price on a flight from San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Zagreb. August is when most people book flights from San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your San Diego to ZAG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Zagreb
Start your Zagreb trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from San Diego to Franjo Tudman Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Park Maksimir and Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Zagreb to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Upper Town.
Explore more of Croatia
You've seen Zagreb, now it's time to discover other parts of Croatia. Travel about 257 kilometres south to Split to tick off its leading sights. From Diocletian's Palace to Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 137 kilometres west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another favourite stop in Croatia. Experience major highlights starting with Teatro Fenice, Riječki Karneval and The St. Vitus Cathedral.
