Book Flights to Zagreb, Croatia
Most travelers know Croatia for its Adriatic coast, but Zagreb's Austro-Hungarian-era Lower Town and medieval Upper Town feel closer to Vienna or Budapest. The city is also home to the Museum of Broken Relationships, a genuinely one-of-a-kind institution born from its founders' own breakup.
Croatia Airlines operates its main hub here, with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways all connecting directly. FareOptic compares every routing into ZAG.
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Why Visit Zagreb?
A capital with more in common architecturally with Vienna than with Croatia's own coastline, plus a museum unlike anything else in the world.
Zagreb's Upper Town (Gornji Grad) — A Medieval Core With Panoramic City Views
The Historic Heart of Zagreb, Combining Medieval Streets, St. Mark's Church's Distinctive Tiled Roof, and Sweeping Views Over the Lower TownZagreb's Upper Town, the city's historic medieval core perched on a hill overlooking the more modern Lower Town below, preserves narrow cobblestone streets, government buildings and St. Mark's Church, whose distinctive roof, tiled in a colorful mosaic pattern depicting the coats of arms of Croatia, Dalmatia, Slavonia and the city of Zagreb, has become one of the city's most recognizable and photographed landmarks. The area's elevated position provides some of the best panoramic views over Zagreb's Lower Town and its characteristic Austro-Hungarian-era architecture, and the funicular connecting the two districts, one of the shortest and steepest public funiculars in the world, offers a charmingly compact way to travel between them.
Zagreb's Lower Town and Its Austro-Hungarian Architectural Character
Zagreb's Lower Town (Donji Grad), developed substantially during the city's period as part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 19th century, displays a distinctly Central European architectural character built around a series of interconnected parks and squares known as the 'Green Horseshoe,' giving Zagreb a considerably more Viennese or Budapest-like visual identity than many visitors expect from a Croatian city, most of which are more strongly associated with Mediterranean coastal architecture.
The Museum of Broken Relationships — A Genuinely Unique Institution Born From a Personal Breakup
The World's Only Museum Dedicated Entirely to the Objects and Stories of Failed Relationships, Founded by Two Zagreb Artists After Their Own BreakupThe Museum of Broken Relationships, founded in Zagreb in 2010 by artists Olinka Vištica and Dražen Grubišić following the end of their own romantic relationship, holds the genuinely distinctive and internationally unique concept of collecting donated objects, each accompanied by a personal story, from failed relationships submitted by contributors worldwide, creating an exhibition that manages to be simultaneously deeply personal, occasionally humorous, and often genuinely moving in its collective portrait of heartbreak and human connection. The museum's success and critical acclaim, including winning the European Museum of the Year's Kenneth Hudson Award for innovation in 2011, has led to temporary exhibitions and a permanent sister location in Los Angeles, but the original Zagreb museum remains the definitive version of this genuinely one-of-a-kind concept.
How the Museum Continues to Grow Through Public Submissions
The Museum of Broken Relationships continues to accept object and story submissions from the public on an ongoing basis, meaning its collection is continuously expanding and the specific items on display can vary between visits, giving even repeat visitors a genuinely different and evolving exhibition experience over time.
How to Find Cheap Flights to Zagreb
Consider Croatia Airlines if Combining Zagreb With Coastal Croatia
Croatia Airlines' Zagreb hub offers convenient domestic connections to Split, Dubrovnik and other coastal destinations, making it a practical choice if your itinerary includes both the capital and Croatia's coast.
Compare Vienna and Frankfurt for the Most Frequent European Connections
Austrian Airlines from Vienna and Lufthansa from Frankfurt both offer frequent, reliable service into Zagreb given Croatia's historical Central European ties.
Allow Real Time at the Museum of Broken Relationships
The museum's genuinely personal and often emotionally affecting exhibits reward a slower, more attentive visit rather than a rushed pass-through.
Airlines Flying to Zagreb (ZAG)
Croatia Airlines — The National Carrier Anchoring Zagreb's Network
Croatia's Flag Carrier Operates Zagreb as Its Primary Hub, Connecting the Capital to Major European Cities and Croatia's Coastal DestinationsCroatia Airlines operates Zagreb Airport as its main hub, providing both domestic connections to Croatia's popular coastal cities like Split and Dubrovnik and international service to major European capitals, making it a natural first choice for travelers whose itineraries combine Zagreb with other parts of Croatia.
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Croatia Airlines from its Zagreb hub, connecting to major European cities and domestic Croatian coastal destinations
Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa — Central European Hub Connections
Vienna and Frankfurt Provide Reliable, Frequent Connections Into Zagreb Given Croatia's Historical Ties to Central EuropeAustrian Airlines from Vienna and Lufthansa from Frankfurt provide frequent, well-established connections into Zagreb, reflecting Croatia's historical ties to the former Austro-Hungarian Empire and giving international travelers reliable single-connection routings through these major Central European hubs.
Key Routes
Austrian Airlines from Vienna VIE; Lufthansa from Frankfurt FRA
British Airways and the Western European Network
Direct Service From London Reflects Zagreb's Growing Popularity as a Standalone City Break Destination Beyond Croatia's Coastal TourismBritish Airways' direct service from London reflects Zagreb's increasing recognition as a worthwhile standalone city break destination in its own right, separate from Croatia's much better-known coastal and island tourism, offering UK travelers a direct routing into the capital.
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British Airways from London LHR
Things to Do in Zagreb
Important Information Before You Fly to Zagreb
Currency
Euro (€) — Croatia adopted the euro in January 2023
Language
Croatian — English widely spoken in tourist areas
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2) in summer
Country Code
+385 (Croatia)
Airport Code
ZAG — Zagreb Airport, ~17 km southeast of the city center
US Visa Required
No — 90 days visa-free in the Schengen Area for US passport holders
Power Plugs
Type C/F — 230V / 50Hz; an adapter is needed for US devices
Emergency Number
112 (EU standard)
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Frequently Asked Questions on Travel to Zagreb
Everything you need to know about booking cheap flights to Zagreb, Croatia
What airport serves Zagreb?
Zagreb Airport (IATA: ZAG) sits about 17 kilometers southeast of the city center. Croatia Airlines operates it as its main hub, with Austrian Airlines from Vienna, Lufthansa from Frankfurt, and British Airways from London also serving the route directly.
What is the Museum of Broken Relationships?
A genuinely unique museum founded in Zagreb in 2010 by two artists after their own breakup, displaying donated objects and personal stories from failed relationships submitted by contributors worldwide. It's the only museum of its kind, with a sister location in Los Angeles.
What is Zagreb's Upper Town?
The historic medieval core of Zagreb, home to St. Mark's Church with its distinctive colorful tiled roof and panoramic views over the Lower Town. It's connected to the Lower Town by one of the shortest and steepest public funiculars in the world.
Do US citizens need a visa for Croatia?
No. Croatia is part of the Schengen Area, so US passport holders may visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa.
What currency is used in Zagreb?
The euro (€) — Croatia adopted the euro in January 2023. Cards are widely accepted throughout the city.
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