Flying from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main options.
Jump on a direct Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 50 minutes.
Zagreb is five hours ahead of Toronto. Franjo Tudman Airport is located in Zagreb, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to ZAG, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During high season, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) operate out of this terminal.
When leaving from YYZ, you can catch a direct flight from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport with Air Transat.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between YYZ and ZAG is Air Transat.
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 63.97% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to ZAG flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive without delays. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Reserve a hotel close to ZAG if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and discover more of Zagreb and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport flight.
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
The centre of Zagreb is around 11 kilometres from Franjo Tudman Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
246 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport. Return flights start at 512 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Toronto to ZAG, book your ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Zagreb. August is when most people book flights from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Toronto to ZAG plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zagreb to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Zagreb
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Zagreb right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Franjo Tudman Airport:
Your trip to Zagreb isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Croatia, head for Rijeka, roughly 137 kilometres west of Zagreb. Teatro Fenice, Riječki Karneval and The St. Vitus Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.