Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 52 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Paris and Zagreb share the same timezone — UTC+1.
You can choose from 18 weekly flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. The 06:45 departure with Air France is the earliest flight you can take from CDG to ZAG. Air France operates the latest service of the day at 19:50 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Zagreb (and then seeing more of Croatia!) is easy with Croatia Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
To break up your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the CDG - ZAG route include:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Pula Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Croatia, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the latest information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CDG to ZAG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
$97 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Return flights start at $168. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CDG to ZAG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
August is the cheapest month for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from CDG to ZAG every day.
Play around with filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 27 kilometers from central Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport can be reached in approximately 44 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near CDG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Consider booking a hotel close to ZAG if you're catching a late flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Franjo Tudman Airport is approximately 16 kilometers from the center of Zagreb. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport takes about 58 minutes.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Zagreb. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CDG to ZAG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zagreb
After booking your flights from CDG to ZAG, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Zagreb. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Zagreb Cathedral and Ban Jelacic Square are a couple of top attractions to add to your Zagreb itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museum of Broken Relationships.
Complete your Zagreb trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Franjo Tudman Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Zagreb.