Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
The timezone in Zagreb is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Lisbon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your LIS to ZAG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and ZAG:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
ر.ق. 262 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 623. These fares can change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from LIS to ZAG, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights that depart Lisbon Portela Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
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 Lisbon Portela Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZAG instead:
Grab a Franjo Tudman Airport rental car and explore Zagreb and beyond with your own set of wheels. AVIA Rent, Green Motion and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Franjo Tudman Airport around four weeks before your trip.
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 reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Zagreb in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to ZAG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Croatia waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south of Zagreb, a visit to Split will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Diocletian's Palace, Marjan Hill Stairs and Riva Harbour.
Rijeka is another sought-after destination in Croatia and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Zagreb. No trip is complete without experiencing Trsat castle park, Old Gateway (Roman Arch) and Korzo.