Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Zagreb from £398

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Zagreb from £398

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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGZagreb ZAG
£398
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3 stops
Thu, Aug 6
Rio de Janeiro SDUZagreb ZAG
£439
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3 stops
Thu, Aug 6
Rio de Janeiro SDUZagreb ZAG
£482
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Wed, Aug 5
Rio de Janeiro GIGZagreb ZAG
£495
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGZagreb ZAG
£496
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 9
Rio de Janeiro GIGZagreb ZAG
£510
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Thu, Aug 6 – Thu, Aug 13
Rio de Janeiro GIGZagreb ZAG
£1,002
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Thu, Aug 6 – Thu, Aug 13
Rio de Janeiro GIGZagreb ZAG
£1,025
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Rio de Janeiro GIGZagreb ZAG
£1,031
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Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Rio de Janeiro GIGZagreb ZAG
£1,035
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Thu, Aug 6 – Thu, Aug 13
Rio de Janeiro GIGZagreb ZAG
£1,075
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How much do flights to Zagreb cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£398

Cheapest round-trip

£1,002

Average round-trip

£1,194

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
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 Rio de Janeiro to Zagreb

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes

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
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Zagreb. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Azul, LATAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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.
Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
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 Rio de Janeiro and Zagreb?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Zagreb with Ryanair, Azul, LATAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Zagreb?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Zagreb?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International
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