Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Houston: what you need to know
Franjo Tudman Airport is located in Zagreb. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Houston is six hours behind Zagreb.
Give yourself enough time to make your ZAG to Houston flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
The journey from central Zagreb to ZAG takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Houston? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near ZAG:
When it comes to Franjo Tudman Airport's on-time performance, 67.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Houston
P34,368 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Houston flight. A return plane ticket right now is P47,547. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from ZAG to Houston. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Franjo Tudman Airport to Houston ticket.
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Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Houston. Book one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience more of Houston and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from ZAG to Houston can help you get the lowest rate.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Houston. Following your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Houston, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your ZAG to Houston flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a William P. Hobby Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from HOU four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
William P. Hobby Airport can be found at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
Plan your trip to Houston during the high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Houston during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Franjo Tudman Airport to Houston plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ZAG to Houston around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Houston, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Hermann Park are essential stops on your Houston itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United States, head for Dallas, roughly 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.
