Travelling from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD). Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) are Milan's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Milan to Zadar Airport flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Zadar (where Zadar Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Your flight from Milan to ZAD won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can find a direct flight from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD) leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
When departing from MXP, you can take a direct flight from Milan to Zadar Airport with Ryanair.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MXP to ZAD.
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD) plane ticket out of Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY). Figure out if flying from BGY works better for your plans.
Catch your direct flight from Milan to ZAD with Ryanair. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of BGY.
On the BGY to ZAD route, Ryanair is the preferred choice for many passengers.
If you want a carrier known for punctuality, book with Ryanair. It boasts an on-time performance of 100.0% for flights between Milan Bergamo Airport and Zadar Airport.
You can get to BGY from central Milan in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
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Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Lock in a plane ticket from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD) departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LIN and ZAD include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
The journey time to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 30 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Milan to Zadar Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
LIN has an on-time performance rate of 84%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZAD if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Zadar Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Milan to Zadar Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
Central Zadar is around 10 kilometres from Zadar Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
$30 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Zadar Airport. A return flight starts from $60. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to ZAD.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
August is when most people book flights from Milan to Zadar Airport (ZAD). Visit Zadar in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Milan to ZAD plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Zadar, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Milan to Zadar Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 11ºC.
More about Zadar
Start your Zadar trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Zadar Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar and Zadar Sunset are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Zadar travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Zadar City Walls.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Zadar. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Croatia, head for Split, roughly 113 kilometres southeast of Zadar. Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil are key highlights.