Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zagreb one hour ahead of London.
Flights from STN to ZAG start at 06:30 — the first with Ryanair UK. The last service of the day is at 21:45 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 26 weekly Stansted Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your STN to ZAG flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Stansted Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Zagreb — and maybe even more of Croatia if you have time.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating STN to ZAG flights, Ryanair has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between STN and ZAG include:
Eindhoven Airport
Pisa International Airport
Dubrovnik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
15 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Return flights start from 34 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from STN to ZAG by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from STN to ZAG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of all flights departing from Stansted Airport, 64.73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to STN? If you're catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
If you're landing on a late Stansted Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near ZAG:
Explore without limits with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Zagreb and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport to central Zagreb has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Zagreb. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Stansted Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to ZAG in January. Average temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
You've visited Zagreb, now it's time to discover other parts of Croatia. Travel about 257 kilometres south to Split to tick off its popular sights. From Diocletian's Palace to Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb, Rijeka is another essential stop in Croatia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.