Transfer to/from - Zagreb airport (ZAG)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Zagreb airport (ZAG)

Transportation

 

Zagreb Airport offers various transport options to reach the city centre and nearby towns, adapted to different needs and budgets.

Ride-sharing

You can request a vehicle through ride-sharing platforms such as Uber upon arrival at the airport. To find your driver, follow the specific instructions provided by the app once your ride is confirmed, as pick-up points may vary.

Car-sharing

There are also car-sharing options through services such as Avant2Go. These services allow users to rent vehicles for short periods. Vehicles are located in car park P3. Prior registration in the respective apps is required.

Public Buses and Shuttle

  • ZET Bus (Line 290): The Zagreb public transport company, ZET, operates line 290 which connects the airport with the city. Running approximately every 35 minutes, it operates from 4:20 am until 12:15 am (Sundays from 5:20 am). It stops at Velika Gorica, Petina, Radnicka and Kvaternikov Trg. The starting and ending point at the airport is the bus station, located in front of the passenger terminal. Tickets can be purchased at kiosks inside the terminal and must be validated on board, including a second validation when crossing the Sava River due to different fare zones.

  • Pleso Prijevoz Shuttle: The Pleso Prijevoz bus service offers a direct connection to Zagreb Central Bus Station (Autobusni Kolodvor Zagreb). It runs every 30 minutes from 6:00 am until midnight, adjusted to flight schedules. The starting point is just outside the International Arrivals Hall. The journey takes approximately 35–40 minutes and the ticket price is €8.00. It makes intermediate stops at Velika Mlaka, Buzin, Slobostina and Dom Umirovljenika. Tickets can be purchased online or directly on the bus. The company also offers transfers to Rijeka.

Door-to-Door Transfers

For greater convenience, GoOpti offers private door-to-door transfer services. These allow you to book a vehicle with a driver to be picked up directly at the terminal and taken to your final destination, or vice versa. For more information and bookings, it is recommended to consult the ground transport service providers operating at the airport or the available online booking options.

Rent a Car

 

Taxis

Taxis are available outside the Arrivals level, just past the baggage claim exit. Currently, the official airport provider is Taxi Gorica. The estimated travel time to the city centre is 20–30 minutes, with an approximate fare ranging between €27.00 and €40.00, depending on the destination and traffic conditions.

For more detailed information on transport options, you can visit the transport section on the official airport website.

 
 

Latest updates: September 28, 2025

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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