Travelling from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Zadar Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Cologne and Zadar are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of three weekly Cologne Airport to Zadar Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 20:40.
Leave enough time to catch your CGN to ZAD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Zadar (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Croatia!). Check out the direct flights from Cologne Airport to Zadar Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates CGN to ZAD flights, with 70.0% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cologne Airport to Zadar Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between CGN and ZAD include:
Vienna Airport
Hamburg International Airport
Pisa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Airport to Zadar Airport flight is P1,397. A return plane ticket is currently P2,794. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CGN to ZAD, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Zadar Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cologne Airport to Zadar Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cologne Airport (CGN)
Of all flights departing from Cologne Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Cologne Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Cologne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Airport to Zadar Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Zadar Airport (ZAD)
If you're arriving on a late Cologne Airport to Zadar Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ZAD:
Pick up a Zadar Airport rental car and discover Zadar and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Surprice and Carwiz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Zadar Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to central Zadar
Zadar Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from central Zadar. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cologne Airport to Zadar Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Zadar in March.
The warmest month in Zadar is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Cologne Airport to Zadar Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CGN to ZAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Croatia
You've visited Zadar, now it's time to explore other corners of Croatia. Journey around 193 kilometers north to Zagreb to tick off its top attractions. From Park Maksimir to Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Split is another standout destination in Croatia and is around 121 kilometers south-east of Zadar. No trip is complete without a visit to Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.