Traveling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Traveling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between RDU and ZAG are:
London Heathrow Airport
Pearson International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is C$451. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,159. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from RDU to ZAG, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flight tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Got an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
From Franjo Tudman Airport, Zagreb is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 58 minutes.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Zagreb based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport for August if you want to explore Zagreb during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from RDU to ZAG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about Zagreb
Once you've locked in your flights from RDU to ZAG, you'll want to find a place to stay in Zagreb. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Zagreb Cathedral and Ban Jelacic Square are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Zagreb must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Museum of Broken Relationships.
Complete your Zagreb trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Franjo Tudman Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Zagreb.
