Croatia is the "pearl of the Adriatic", located in the center of Europe. This amazingly beautiful country is of great interest to curious and active travelers. This country is associated with the delightful blue of the Adriatic Sea, the unique aroma of pine trees, unique cypresses soaring up to the bright sky. To see all this splendor, many tourists fly here by plane. This article will introduce the Zagreb Airport, the services of which are used by most travelers.
What airports are there in the vicinity of Zagreb, how many are there, where are they, what are they called, and which one is the best? How to get from Zagreb airport to city center?
The answers to all these questions can be found in the article.
Croatian airports
Although the country is not very big, there are several international airports on its territory. They are located either near the largest cities, or near popular resorts. There are 6 of them in Croatia and they are located in Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split, Pula, Rijeka and Zadar.
Zagreb Airport –one of the best and most comfortable.
General information about Croatia and Zagreb
Croatia (the former federal republic of Yugoslavia, which became independent in 1991) is geographically located in central Europe, and also partially occupies the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. Zagreb is the capital of the state. Croatia borders with Slovenia in the northwest, with Serbia and Hungary - in the northeast, with Herzegovina, Bosnia and Montenegro - in the south. It is washed by the Adriatic Sea in the west, having a border (sea) with Italy. The state currency is the kuna.
Zagreb has a population of over 1 million (including suburban areas). The city is located on the left bank of the Sava, a river that is a tributary of the Danube. The history of the magnificent beauty of the city has more than 900 years. Its uniqueness lies in the perfectly preserved medieval buildings in it.
Every year Zagreb hospitably welcomes tourists from all over the world who want to get acquainted with the rich history of the city and its surroundings, as well as admire its amazing beauties.
Closest airports to Zagreb
1. Pleso is the country's main airport, located about 10 km from the Croatian capital. This is the closest airport to Zagreb. In time, the trip from it to the city takes only about 10 minutes. This is the most convenient option for tourists traveling to Zagreb city.
2. Brnik. The distance to Zagreb is 78 kilometers.
3. Rijeka. From airport toThe center of Zagreb can be reached by car in about 1 hour. The distance from it to the capital of Croatia is 80 km.
4. Thalerhof. The city is 85 kilometers away.
Airport description
The Pleso Airport began operating in April 1962. It should be noted that the building of the passenger terminal was put into operation in 1959, but the delays in the start of the airport were associated with a delay in the commissioning of the runway (hereinafter referred to as the runway). Already in 1966, the complex was reconstructed: the length of the runway was increased to 2860 meters, and a new terminal building was put into operation. The second reconstruction took place in 1974. This time the runway is 400 meters longer and the building is 1000 meters longer2.
The most global changes in the design of the complex were made in 1984: a cargo terminal was put into operation, thanks to which the area of the entire territory expanded to 11 thousand m2. The length of the runway today is 3.2 km.
The modern Zagreb Airport is the main international airport of the country and the main among local airlines. According to the statistics of 2009, the passenger traffic amounted to 2 million 62 thousand. In 2016, a new passenger terminal was put into operation.
Inside the airport terminal there are several cafes and a restaurant, Duty free shops, a mother and child room, an exchange office and an Internet cafe. In addition, free wi-fi is available for Zagreb Airport passengers.
How to get toCity of Zagreb?
1. Public transport - Croatia Airlines (single bus). Its route runs between the airport and the main bus station of the city. It runs from the airport every 30 minutes from 7 to 20 pm, and the rest of the time after the arrival of each aircraft. From the Zagreb bus station leaves from 4.30 to 20 hours, and the rest of the time - before each flight for 1.5 hours. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes (25 kn fare).
2. Travel time to the city center by taxi takes about 15-20 minutes. For each kilometer of the way, the fare is 7 kunas. It turns out that a trip from the airport to the city will cost about 150 kunas. In addition, at night (from 10 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.) and on Sundays and holidays, there is a 20 percent surcharge for travel. There is also a charge for luggage (1 piece - 5 kunas).
3. From Zagreb airport to the city and vice versa can be reached by car. The complex has three parking lots with a total capacity of more than 530 spaces. For the first 5 hours, parking costs 7 kuna per hour, then 2 kuna per hour.
It is possible to rent a car, for this you should call a representative of any rent-A-car after arrival.
In closing
Zagreb Airport has all the necessary services for a comfortable flight of passengers, and is an excellent starting point for an exciting journey through a wonderful historical city. Staying in the complex is quite pleasant and comfortable.
