Traveling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki is one hour ahead of Zagreb and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ZAG to HEL flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Currently, $67 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $178. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ZAG to HEL if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
67.18% of flights leaving from Franjo Tudman Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Zagreb to Franjo Tudman Airport is approximately 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ZAG:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're landing on a late Franjo Tudman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near HEL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Helsinki in February.
When reserving your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Helsinki, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZAG to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometers west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometers north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without visiting Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.