Flying around Croatia
Once you have arrived in Croatia and you rather fly than drive, you can reach your next destination quickly with direct flights. Croatia is a small country where you can be in 30-60 minutes on the other side of the country. Zagreb-Dubrovnik? Split-Pula? If you book your tickets in advance, you can get some really good deals.
Croatia Airlines is the only national airline company operating direct flights year round between Zagreb and other airports in the country (they also operate numerous direct flights from/to many European cities).
If you plan to visit Dubrovnik, flying is definitely the best travel option because Dubrovnik is the southernmost town in Croatia (it is a long drive, especially if you are travelling to Dubrovnik for only few days). There are flights to Dubrovnik and Split every day year round.
During the summer season (May-October), Croatia Airlines operates direct flights from Zagreb to Bol on Brač Island (twice a week) – you can reach the super famous Golden Horn beach in 45 minutes!
Flying around Croatia
The airports in Croatia
The main airports in Croatia are in Zagreb, Pula, Rijeka, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik.
Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik and Pula airports operate domestic and international flights year-round what makes them the most crowded airports in the country. Other airports are mostly seasonal, some of them with only charter flights in off season.
Flying from Zagreb to Bol (Brač Island)
Just to point out once again a very interesting fact for all travellers by plane to and around Croatia – Brač Island has the airport (it is located above the popular town of Bol) where Croatia Airlines operates direct flights from May till end of October. It gives you an incredible opportunity for an amazing holidays or just a short adventure– imagine getting from Zagreb to Bol and explore the island for a couple of days; then get easily to Split by ferry for walking tour around Diocletian Palace UNESCO World Heritage Site, and finally visit the old town of Trogir on your way to Split Airport before you get back to Zagreb.
The Bol Airport has several charter flights from Europe during the season as well.
Flying to Brač Airport in Bol
Your transfer from the airport – bus shuttle or taxi?
When you arrive to the one of Croatian airports and need a ride to the town, the best is to catch a bus shuttle instead of paying expensive taxi price. Or you can ask your hotel or host to organize it for you.
Uber and Bolt operate in Zagreb, Split, Zadar and Dubrovnik only.
You can also arrange your private transfer on viator.com or Croatiatransfer.
Here you can find Bus Shuttle Timetables from Croatian Airports to cities of Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Split and Pula:
DUBROVNIK
TIMETABLE FOR DUBROVNIK AIRPORT BUS SHUTTLE
SPLIT
Airport bus shuttle from Split Bus Terminal (located in port) to Split Airport
Airport bus shuttle from Split Airport to Split Bus Terminal (located in port)
ZAGREB
TIMETABLE FOR ZAGREB AIRPORT BUS SHUTTLE
Zagreb Main Bus Terminal is not in the nearest city center (several stations from main city square) and you’ll need a taxi ride or use public transportation.
PULA
TIMETABLE FOR PULA AIRPORT BUS SHUTTLE
BRAČ ISLAND
If you need a car transfer from Bol Airport on Brač to any destination on island contact the Airport directly.
BRAČ ISLAND (BOL) AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICE