Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
2 hours 10 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. Zagreb is 1 hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Visiting Zagreb (and seeing more of Croatia!) is a breeze with Croatia Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LGW and ZAG are:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Copenhagen Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Croatia. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements often change. Before reserving your cheap ticket from LGW to ZAG, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport is $115. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $226. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To snag flight tickets from LGW to ZAG, book your trip 11 months ahead of the departure date.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from LGW to ZAG. You don't need to check back in every day to see if airfares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Use filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The journey from central London to London Gatwick Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 80 kilometres in 1 hour and 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ZAG:
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.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 58 minutes.
When to fly to Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Zagreb in February.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with the temperature ranging between 14 ºC and 30 ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Franjo Tudman Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -7 ºC and 8 ºC. Search for flight tickets from LGW to ZAG around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zagreb
As soon as you've locked in your flights from LGW to ZAG, you'll want to find a place to stay in Zagreb. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Zagreb Cathedral, Ban Jelacic Square and Museum of Broken Relationships are among the things you can't miss in Zagreb.
Complete your Zagreb trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Franjo Tudman Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe 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.