Cheap flights from Cairns to Zagreb from £538

Cheap flights from Cairns to Zagreb from £538

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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Cairns CNSZagreb ZAG
£538
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3 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Cairns CNSZagreb ZAG
£544
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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Cairns CNSZagreb ZAG
£581
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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Cairns CNSZagreb ZAG
£603
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3 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Cairns CNSZagreb ZAG
£629
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Cairns CNSZagreb ZAG
£668
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Wed, Aug 5 – Fri, Aug 14
Cairns CNSZagreb ZAG
£1,191
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Sun, Aug 9 – Mon, Aug 17
Cairns CNSZagreb ZAG
£1,237
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Mon, Aug 3 – Tue, Aug 11
Cairns CNSZagreb ZAG
£1,298
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Tue, Aug 4 – Tue, Aug 11
Cairns CNSZagreb ZAG
£1,337
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Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
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£1,357
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How much do flights to Zagreb cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£538

Cheapest round-trip

£1,191

Average round-trip

£1,745

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Zagreb airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: airport shuttle bus.

Zagreb is served by Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG), located 17 km southeast of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including shuttle buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. The airport shuttle bus offers an affordable and reliable connection to Zagreb's main bus station, while taxis and private transfers provide door-to-door convenience. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-40 min

€8; one-way fare

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-50 min

€2 – €4; standard public transport fare

every 35 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-35 min

€25 – €40; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

€15 – €30; varies by demand and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-35 min

€35 – €60; fixed price; book in advance

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-35 min

€30 – €80; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The airport shuttle bus terminates at Zagreb Main Bus Station (Autobusni kolodvor), which connects to trams and local buses.
  • ZET public bus Line 290 connects the airport to Kvaternikov trg, with onward tram connections to the city center.
  • Taxis at the airport use meters; agree on approximate fare before departure if traveling to outer areas.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Zagreb

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
Zagreb
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lake Bled - Plitvice Lakes National Park - Postojna Cave

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Zagreb

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Croatia AirlinesCTNOUNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Zagreb

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January4°C-1°C
February7°C0°C
March12°C3°C
April17°C6°C
May20°C10°C
June26°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August28°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November10°C4°C
December6°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
August
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
268
days per year
Snow days
11
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
30°C16°C
19 Jul
36%
33°C18°C
Monday
13 Jul
32°C17°C
20 Jul
33°C19°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36%
32°C20°C
21 Jul
38°C20°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
57%
32°C18°C
22 Jul
57%
27°C19°C
Thursday
16 Jul
30°C17°C
23 Jul
29°C15°C
Friday
17 Jul
30°C17°C
24 Jul
33°C16°C
Saturday
18 Jul
57%
30°C18°C
25 Jul
37°C19°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Ryanair, Virgin Australia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Croatia Airlines. Cairns and Zagreb have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Zagreb, consider visiting Lake Bled, Plitvice Lakes National Park, and Postojna Cave.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zagreb?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zagreb and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dubrovnik, Split, Belgrade, Skopje, Dubai, Athens, Copenhagen, Cologne, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Manila, Reykjavik, Warsaw, Podgorica, Bucharest, Istanbul.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Zagreb?
The main airport in Zagreb is Zagreb. It is also served by Zagreb, Zadar, Ljubljana Jože Pučnik, Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia, Pula, Rijeka, Banja Luka International, Klagenfurt, Graz, Osijek.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Zagreb?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Zagreb with Jetstar Airways, Ryanair, Virgin Australia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Zagreb?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Zagreb, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairns and Zagreb?
Traveling between Cairns and Zagreb, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns
How many airports are there near Zagreb?
There are a number of airports in and around Zagreb. The main one is Zagreb and other nearby airports include Zagreb, Zadar, Ljubljana Jože Pučnik, Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia, Pula, Rijeka, Banja Luka International, Klagenfurt, Graz, Osijek.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Zagreb depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Zagreb arrive?
What time do flights between Cairns and Zagreb depart?
What time do flights between Cairns and Zagreb arrive?

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