Milan to Zagreb flights
Zagreb lies 529 km (329 mi) east of Milan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 26 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.
| Milan | Zagreb | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Croatia |
| Population | 1.4 million | 663,592 |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) |
| Nearest large airport | LIN, 7 km out | ZAG, 11 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Zagreb
Crossing from Italy into Croatia: sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Milan
Milan is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Milano Linate Airport (LIN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,012 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, 40 km), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY, 46 km), Lugano Airport (LUG, 64 km), Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (VBS, 89 km).
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 Milan?
529 km (329 mi) in a straight line, east of Milan.
How long does it take to get from Milan to Zagreb by air?
About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Milan and Zagreb?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Milan to Zagreb flights?
Typically Milano Linate Airport (LIN) 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.