Travelling from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll catch your flight from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the main airports in Rome.
1 hour 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct Rome to Zadar Airport flight.
Rome and Zadar (where Zadar Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
Take your pick of 2 direct services every week between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Zadar Airport (ZAD). This is the most popular route, with Ryanair offering a 11:45am departure from FCO to ZAD.
Your flight from Rome to ZAD won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD) operate out of this terminal.
When taking off from FCO, you can take a direct flight from Rome to Zadar Airport with Ryanair.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between FCO and ZAD is Ryanair.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rome to Zadar Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.57% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Zadar Airport. Here's where you can connect between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and ZAD:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Rome to ZAD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.18%.
About Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Zadar Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZAD instead:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week before your Rome to Zadar Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Zadar Airport is C$32. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$64. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap flights from Rome to ZAD by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Organize your trip for August. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Rome to Zadar Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Zadar Airport (ZAD). Plan your visit to Zadar in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Rome to ZAD flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Zadar, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rome to Zadar Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Zadar
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Zadar right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Zadar Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar, Zadar Sunset and Zadar City Walls are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Zadar itinerary.
Explore more of Croatia
Zadar is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Croatia waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres north of Zadar, a visit to Zagreb will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town.
Split is another sought-after destination in Croatia and is around 113 kilometres south-east of Zadar. No trip is complete without a visit to Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels.