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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Zagreb:

• Earliest: departs at 07:50 and lands at 09:50
• Latest: departs at 17:25 and lands at 19:25.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Zagreb.

A direct flight from Athens to Zagreb takes 2h 00m, covering 673 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Athens to Zagreb range from £145 to £223, with an average of £190 over the past 12 months. Anything below £145 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £117 return via Dubrovnik (DBV), compared with £172 for direct.

Aegean Airlines is the only airline operating Athens to Zagreb flights. 64% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £36–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £109 to £557. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Athens to Zagreb are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £63, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Street Rent a Car
• Avis

Flights from Athens to Zagreb usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Zagreb route, 36% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 33 minutes.

One-stop flights from Athens to Zagreb most commonly connect through:

• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Dubrovnik (DBV) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 10% of one-stop connections

Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the Athens to Zagreb route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £130 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £227, a difference of £98. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Athens and Zagreb.

Flying via Dubrovnik (DBV) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 03m, compared to 4h 59m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 6h 19m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Zagreb is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Athens to Zagreb flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Volotea: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Croatia Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.