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ZAD Zadar Airport

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Zadar Airport (ZAD) serves Zadar, about 10 km east of Zadar. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAZAD
ICAOLDZD
ServesZadar
From centre10 km
Non-stop24
Airlines6
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Elevation88 m

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The airport in numbers

Zadar Airport — facts & history

We pulled Zadar Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.1M passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
1.1M
as of 2022
Elevation
88 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1976–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Zadar Airport to Zadar

The airport is about 10 km east of Zadar, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail to Croatia's airports. Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar have a shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) to the centre and the ferry port.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi or Uber/Bolt (legal in the big cities). In season, don't plan a ferry the same day as a flight. Estimated fare to the centre: €14–€22.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 min€14–€22
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ZAD to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Split110 km116 min€125–€198
Hvar136 km143 min€153–€243
Pula146 km153 min€164–€261
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Which way suits you from Zadar Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€14–€22 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Zadar ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Zadar Airport

Non-stop flights to about 24 destinations, operated by 6 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Germanwings · Croatia Airlines · Lufthansa · Intersky · Eurolot

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Zadar Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Zadar Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Zadar shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Zadar Airport to the centre of Zadar?
No rail to Croatia's airports. Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar have a shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) to the centre and the ferry port. The airport is about 10 km east of Zadar, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Zadar Airport to Zadar?
Roughly €14–€22 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Zadar Airport?
Metered taxi or Uber/Bolt (legal in the big cities). In season, don't plan a ferry the same day as a flight.
What's the cheapest way from Zadar Airport to Zadar?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to Croatia's airports. Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar have a shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) to the centre and the ferry port.
Can I get from Zadar Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to Croatia's airports. Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar have a shuttle bus (Pleso prijevoz) to the centre and the ferry port. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Zadar Airport?
About 24 destinations, including Frankfurt, Munich, Friedrichshafen, Rygge. 6 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Zadar Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Zadar Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Zadar Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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