Cheap flights from Des Moines to Zadar from £313

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Zadar from £313

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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7
Des Moines DSMZadar ZAD
£313
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Sun, Aug 2
Des Moines DSMZadar ZAD
£319
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Des Moines DSMZadar ZAD
£345
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3 stops
Fri, Aug 7
Des Moines DSMZadar ZAD
£393
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3 stops
Fri, Aug 7
Des Moines DSMZadar ZAD
£406
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3 stops
Fri, Aug 7
Des Moines DSMZadar ZAD
£409
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Sun, Aug 2 – Thu, Aug 6
Des Moines DSMZadar ZAD
£856
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Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
Des Moines DSMZadar ZAD
£881
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 2 – Thu, Aug 6
Des Moines DSMZadar ZAD
£921
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Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
Des Moines DSMZadar ZAD
£957
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Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
Des Moines DSMZadar ZAD
£985
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£995
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How much do flights to Zadar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£313

Cheapest round-trip

£856

Average round-trip

£956

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Zadar airport to the city center

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

Zadar is served by Zadar Airport (ZAD), located 8 km east of the city center. This coastal Croatian city offers several airport transfers to city center options including shuttle buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. The airport is relatively small, making transfers straightforward. Journey times are typically short due to the proximity to the city, though traffic during peak summer season can add delays.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-30 min

€5 – €7; one-way fare

timed with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

€25 – €35; metered fare; may vary by time of day

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

€15 – €30; price varies with demand

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-20 min

€35 – €55; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-20 min

€30 – €80; per day; varies by season and vehicle

on-demand at airport (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The airport shuttle bus schedule is aligned with flight arrivals and departures; check the Liburnija website for current timetables.
  • During peak summer season (June to September), road traffic may increase journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Zadar

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Zadar
Average flights per week
259
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Historical Complex of Split With the Palace of Diocletian - Plitvice Lakes National Park

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Zadar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Aer LingusEINEINo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Zadar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C4°C
February10°C5°C
March13°C7°C
April16°C10°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C18°C
July28°C21°C
August29°C21°C
September24°C17°C
October19°C13°C
November15°C10°C
December11°C6°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
4°C
January
Sunny days
288
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
69%
26°C21°C
19 Jul
29°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
27°C23°C
20 Jul
29°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36%
28°C24°C
21 Jul
29°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
20%
30°C24°C
22 Jul
36%
30°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
29°C23°C
23 Jul
28°C24°C
Friday
17 Jul
29°C23°C
24 Jul
28°C23°C
Saturday
18 Jul
29°C23°C
25 Jul
29°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Allegiant Air, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, and JetBlue Airways. Des Moines and Zadar have 259 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Zadar, consider visiting Historical Complex of Split With the Palace of Diocletian, and Plitvice Lakes National Park.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zadar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zadar and Manchester, London, Dublin, Oslo, Warsaw, Pula, Belgrade, Zagreb, New York, Athens, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Milan, Riga, Prague, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Bucharest, Manama, Faro.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Zadar?
The main airport in Zadar is Zadar. It is also served by Split, Zagreb, Zadar, Rijeka, Mostar, Brač.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Zadar?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Zadar with Ryanair, Allegiant Air, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Zadar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Zadar, 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 Des Moines and Zadar?
Traveling between Des Moines and Zadar, 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 Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Zadar?
There are a number of airports in and around Zadar. The main one is Zadar and other nearby airports include Split, Zagreb, Zadar, Rijeka, Mostar, Brač.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Zadar depart?
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