Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): what you need to know
Zagreb is one hour ahead of Porto and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OPO to ZAG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Zagreb Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OPO and ZAG:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Memmingen Allgäu Airport
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
75% of flights departing from Porto Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Porto Airport is around 11 kilometers from central Porto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Porto Airport to Zagreb Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to OPO:
Arriving at Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
If you're getting in on a late Porto Airport to Zagreb Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near ZAG:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zagreb Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AVIA Rent, Green Motion or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zagreb and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Zagreb Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to central Zagreb
Zagreb Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from the center of Zagreb. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
September is the most popular month for flights from Porto Airport to Zagreb Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Zagreb in March.
The warmest month in Zagreb is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to Zagreb Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OPO to ZAG in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is just one of the many places in Croatia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zagreb. Around 257 kilometers away to the south, its top attractions include Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Croatia, consider Rijeka, roughly 129 kilometers south-west of Zagreb. Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas are among its highlights.