Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb is eight hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your SFO to ZAG flight won't wait if you're 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.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and ZAG:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Zurich Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight is 237 €. A round-trip fare is currently 526 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to ZAG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to ZAG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZAG if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and see more of Zagreb and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Zagreb. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Zagreb in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to ZAG in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Croatia just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a visit to Split will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Rijeka is another must-experience destination in Croatia and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. No trip is complete without a visit to Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.
