Belgrade to Zagreb flights
Zagreb lies 368 km (229 mi) west of Belgrade, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Belgrade | Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Serbia | Croatia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 663,592 |
| Elevation | 120 m (394 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
| Nearest large airport | BEG, 12 km out | ZAG, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Zagreb
Crossing from Serbia into Croatia: money changes from the Dinar to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +385; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Belgrade
Belgrade is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Zagreb
Zagreb is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,669-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | ZAG | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,669 ft | 353 ft |
| Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (regional) | MBX | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,202 ft | 876 ft |
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Staying in Zagreb
Our booking partner lists 2,468+ places to stay in Zagreb (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 879 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (591), and 13 are five-star. Across 705 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.3 out of 10. Guests have left 355,969 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zagreb from Belgrade?
368 km (229 mi) in a straight line, west of Belgrade.
How long does it take to get from Belgrade to Zagreb by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Belgrade and Zagreb?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Belgrade to Zagreb flights?
Typically Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG); Zagreb also has MBX.
What currency do I need in Zagreb?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Zagreb?
Our booking partner lists 2,468+ places to stay in Zagreb, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.