ZAG - Zagreb Airport

Zagreb, Croatia

IATA Code: ZAG · Zagreb, Croatia

The airport code ZAG is the IATA identifier for Zagreb Airport. You may also find it referred to as Zagreb Airport (ZAG).

Zagreb Airport (ZAG) serves Zagreb, Croatia, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

ZAG is the IATA airport code for Zagreb Airport, located in Zagreb, Croatia. The airport is situated at coordinates 45.7429°N, 16.0688°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)

$5.51/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
ZAG
City
Zagreb
Country
Croatia
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Latitude
45.7429°
Longitude
16.0688°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Europe

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from ZAG

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
MBX - Maribor 87 km $1,342 $3/passenger
RJK - Rijeka 131 km $2,021 $4/passenger
BNX - Banja Luka 131 km $2,021 $4/passenger
SOB - Sármellék 134 km $2,067 $4/passenger
LJU - Ljubljana 135 km $2,083 $4/passenger
GRZ - Graz 147 km $2,268 $5/passenger
TZR - Columbus 160 km $2,468 $5/passenger
KLU - Klagenfurt 167 km $2,576 $5/passenger
PEV - Pécs-Pogány 170 km $2,623 $5/passenger
LSZ - Mali Losinj 185 km $2,854 $6/passenger
ZAD - Zadar 190 km $2,931 $6/passenger
PUY - Pula 193 km $2,978 $6/passenger
POW - Portoroz 193 km $2,978 $6/passenger
TRS - Ronchi De Legionari 202 km $3,116 $6/passenger
OSI - Osijek 216 km $3,332 $7/passenger
SPU - Split 246 km $3,795 $8/passenger
TZL - Null 253 km $3,903 $8/passenger
VIE - Vienna 266 km $4,104 $8/passenger
AVB - Aviano 271 km $4,181 $8/passenger
BWK - Brac 277 km $4,274 $9/passenger
SJJ - Sarajevo 278 km $4,289 $9/passenger
BTS - Bratislava 284 km $4,382 $9/passenger
VCE - Venice 290 km $4,474 $9/passenger
QND - Novi Sad 296 km $4,567 $9/passenger
TSF - Treviso 301 km $4,644 $9/passenger
BUD - Budapest 308 km $4,752 $10/passenger
OMO - Mostar 308 km $4,752 $10/passenger
LNZ - Linz 311 km $4,798 $10/passenger
AOI - Ancona 319 km $4,922 $10/passenger
SZG - Salzburg 326 km $5,030 $10/passenger
QPA - Padova 331 km $5,107 $10/passenger
RMI - Rimini 333 km $5,138 $10/passenger
BJY - Batajnica 339 km $5,230 $10/passenger
BEG - Belgrade 347 km $5,354 $11/passenger
PZY - Piestany 347 km $5,354 $11/passenger
VIC - Vicenza 353 km $5,446 $11/passenger
FRL - Forli 359 km $5,539 $11/passenger
BZO - Bolzano 374 km $5,770 $12/passenger
UHE - Kunovice 380 km $5,863 $12/passenger
BRQ - Brno 382 km $5,893 $12/passenger
DBV - Dubrovnik 395 km $6,094 $12/passenger
SLD - Sliac 396 km $6,109 $12/passenger
PSR - Pescara 398 km $6,140 $12/passenger
BLQ - Bologna 398 km $6,140 $12/passenger
INN - Innsbruck 399 km $6,156 $12/passenger
ARW - Arad 404 km $6,233 $12/passenger
VRN - Villafranca 405 km $6,248 $12/passenger
PEG - Perugia 408 km $6,295 $13/passenger
TSR - Timisoara 409 km $6,310 $13/passenger
PRV - Prerov 422 km $6,511 $13/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your ZAG Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Zagreb

Zagreb experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through ZAG

As a European airport, ZAG falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.

Planning Your Trip via ZAG

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