Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Zadar Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Zurich and Zadar share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your ZRH to ZAD flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
69 € is the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Zadar Airport flight. Return flights start at 134 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from ZRH to ZAD by booking at least three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Zadar Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
76% of flights that take off from Zurich Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Zadar Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
If you're coming in on a late Zurich Airport to Zadar Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near ZAD:
Grab a Zadar Airport rental car and discover Zadar and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Surprice and Carwiz are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zadar Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
Zadar Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Zadar. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Zadar Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Zadar. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Zurich Airport to Zadar Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zadar, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to ZAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've seen Zadar. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Split is another sought-after destination in Croatia and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Zadar. No trip is complete without dropping by Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.