Flying from Pula Airport (PUY) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Pula Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 40 minutes.
Zagreb's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Pula.
Flights from PUY to ZAG start from 16:20 — the first with Croatia Airlines. The last departure is at 16:20 with Croatia Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Pula Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PUY to ZAG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Zagreb (and then seeing more of Croatia!) is a breeze with Croatia Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Pula Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Croatia Airlines.
With an impressive 80.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Croatia Airlines is the most punctual carrier for PUY to ZAG flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pula Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PUY and ZAG:
Split Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pula Airport (PUY) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
$79 is the lowest price for a one-way Pula Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. A return flight starts from $149. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PUY to ZAG.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pula Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PUY to ZAG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Pula Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Pula Airport (PUY)
76.47% of flights that depart Pula Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Pula Airport from central Pula, it takes around 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near PUY? If you've booked an early flight from Pula Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pula Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and explore beyond Zagreb's main sights.
Booking your ride from Franjo Tudman Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Pula Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Zagreb in February.
When reserving your flight from Pula Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zagreb, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PUY to ZAG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zagreb. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Rijeka is another must-experience destination in Croatia and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. No journey is complete without visiting Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.