Croatia's busiest gateway, connecting Zagreb to the world.
Opened
1962
Location
Velika Gorica, Croatia
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport is the primary international airport serving the Croatian capital Zagreb, located near the city of Velika Gorica in Zagreb County. Named after Croatia's first president, Franjo Tuđman, it serves as the main hub for Croatia Airlines and handles the majority of the country's international air traffic.
The airport underwent significant modernization and expansion in the 2010s, including the opening of a new passenger terminal in 2017, greatly increasing its capacity and improving the passenger experience. It handles several million passengers annually and connects Croatia to major European and intercontinental destinations.
Despite being the largest airport in Croatia, Zagreb airport remains a relatively compact facility compared to major European hubs, though it offers connections to dozens of destinations across Europe and beyond through various carriers.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main passenger terminal opened in 2017, which replaced the older facility and significantly expanded handling capacity.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Zagreb city centre by a regular bus service operated by Pleso prijevoz, covering the approximately 17-kilometre journey in around 30 minutes.
Airlines here
Croatia Airlines uses Zagreb as its primary hub, while numerous European carriers including Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Ryanair operate regular services.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Franjo Tuđman, the first president of independent Croatia.
- ›A new terminal opened in 2017, replacing the Soviet-era terminal building.
- ›The airport is located approximately 10 km south of Zagreb city centre near Velika Gorica.
- ›It is the busiest airport in Croatia, handling over 3 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ›The airport suffered damage during the March 2020 Zagreb earthquake but continued limited operations.
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