What are the most popular cities to visit in Croatia?

Croatia is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (44%) visit Split more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in Croatia include Dubrovnik and Zagreb.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Croatia?

Flight times from South Africa to Croatia vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg OR Tambo and flying into Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 17h on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Croatia is flying from Cape Town Intl to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman, which will take roughly 18h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Flights to Split

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Multiple Airlines

Dec 26

CPT

24h 40m

1 stop

SPU

Jan 2

SPU

47h 50m

2 stops

CPT

R19 372

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Dec 26

CPT

24h 10m

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SPU

Jan 2

SPU

34h 50m

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CPT

R20 587

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Dec 26

CPT

24h 40m

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SPU

Jan 2

SPU

23h 10m

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CPT

R21 135

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Dec 26

CPT

29h 40m

3 stops

SPU

Jan 2

SPU

20h 55m

3 stops

CPT

R26 799

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Dec 26

CPT

30h 50m

2 stops

SPU

Jan 2

SPU

21h 20m

3 stops

CPT

R28 168

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Flights to Dubrovnik

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Dec 26

JNB

14h 05m

1 stop

DBV

Jan 2

DBV

39h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R17 010

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Dec 26

JNB

18h 25m

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DBV

Jan 2

DBV

39h 25m

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JNB

R17 250

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Dec 26

CPT

25h 20m

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DBV

Jan 2

DBV

41h 30m

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CPT

R19 235

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Dec 26

CPT

24h 50m

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DBV

Jan 2

DBV

48h 00m

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CPT

R20 638

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Dec 26

CPT

25h 20m

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DBV

Jan 2

DBV

17h 25m

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CPT

R22 470

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Dec 26

JNB

14h 05m

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DBV

Jan 2

DBV

15h 00m

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JNB

R23 548

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Dec 26

JNB

25h 25m

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DBV

Jan 2

DBV

32h 35m

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JNB

R24 130

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Dec 26

JNB

30h 05m

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DBV

Jan 2

DBV

32h 35m

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JNB

R25 772

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Dec 26

CPT

41h 10m

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DBV

Jan 2

DBV

22h 10m

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CPT

R26 731

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Dec 26

CPT

28h 40m

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DBV

Jan 2

DBV

23h 50m

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CPT

R27 963

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Flights to Zagreb

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 26

CPT

26h 50m

1 stop

ZAG

May 14

ZAG

21h 55m

1 stop

CPT

R13 263

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Apr 26

CPT

20h 20m

1 stop

ZAG

May 14

ZAG

21h 55m

1 stop

CPT

R13 280

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Lufthansa

Feb 4

PLZ

22h 20m

2 stops

ZAG

Feb 8

ZAG

43h 20m

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PLZ

R13 845

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Lufthansa

Feb 4

PLZ

33h 55m

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ZAG

Feb 8

ZAG

18h 05m

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PLZ

R14 153

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Lufthansa

Feb 4

PLZ

22h 20m

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ZAG

Feb 8

ZAG

40h 10m

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PLZ

R14 341

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Apr 26

CPT

16h 00m

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ZAG

May 14

ZAG

18h 10m

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CPT

R15 710

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Apr 26

CPT

20h 50m

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ZAG

May 14

ZAG

22h 40m

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CPT

R16 531

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Apr 26

CPT

19h 15m

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ZAG

May 14

ZAG

23h 00m

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CPT

R16 839

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Apr 26

CPT

19h 15m

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ZAG

May 14

ZAG

18h 55m

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CPT

R16 942

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Qatar Airways

Feb 4

PLZ

23h 20m

3 stops

ZAG

Feb 8

ZAG

29h 00m

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PLZ

R21 494

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Qatar Airways

Feb 4

PLZ

23h 20m

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ZAG

Feb 8

ZAG

29h 00m

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PLZ

R21 511

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Feb 4

PLZ

23h 20m

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ZAG

Feb 8

ZAG

29h 00m

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PLZ

R21 563

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16:40 - 19:30CPT-ZAG

26h 50m1 stop

13:55 - 11:50ZAG-CPT

21h 55m1 stop

R13 263Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14

16:40 - 13:00CPT-ZAG

20h 20m1 stop

13:55 - 11:50ZAG-CPT

21h 55m1 stop

R13 280Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14

13:30 - 10:50PLZ-ZAG

22h 20m2 stops

18:45 - 15:05ZAG-PLZ

43h 20m2 stops

R13 845Lufthansa

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

13:30 - 22:25PLZ-ZAG

33h 55m2 stops

17:55 - 13:00ZAG-PLZ

18h 05m2 stops

R14 153Lufthansa

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

16:40 - 8:40CPT-ZAG

16h 00m1 stop

20:25 - 14:35ZAG-CPT

18h 10m2 stops

R15 710Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14

13:50 - 10:40CPT-ZAG

20h 50m2 stops

15:05 - 13:45ZAG-CPT

22h 40m2 stops

R16 531Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14

8:15 - 6:35PLZ-ZAG

23h 20m3 stops

9:05 - 15:05ZAG-PLZ

29h 00m2 stops

R21 511Qatar Airways

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

8:15 - 6:35PLZ-ZAG

23h 20m3 stops

9:05 - 15:05ZAG-PLZ

29h 00m2 stops

R21 563Qatar Airways

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

16:50 - 13:15JNB-ZAG

21h 25m2 stops

15:05 - 14:20ZAG-JNB

46h 15m2 stops

R28 305RwandAir

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Fri, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 2

3:10 - 13:15JNB-ZAG

35h 05m2 stops

15:05 - 14:20ZAG-JNB

46h 15m2 stops

R29 606RwandAir

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Return

Price

Cape TownZagreb

CPT - ZAG

CPTZAG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

16:40-19:30

1 stop26h 50m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Thu 14/5

13:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

R13 263

Cape TownZagreb

CPT - ZAG

CPTZAG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

16:40-13:00

1 stop20h 20m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Thu 14/5

13:55-11:50

1 stop21h 55m

R13 280

Port ElizabethZagreb

PLZ - ZAG

PLZZAG

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

13:30-10:50

2 stops22h 20m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Sun 8/2

18:45-15:05

2 stops43h 20m

R13 845

Port ElizabethZagreb

PLZ - ZAG

PLZZAG

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Sun 8/2

17:55-13:00

2 stops18h 05m

R14 153

Cape TownZagreb

CPT - ZAG

CPTZAG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

16:40-8:40

1 stop16h 00m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Thu 14/5

20:25-14:35

2 stops18h 10m

R15 710

Cape TownZagreb

CPT - ZAG

CPTZAG

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

13:50-10:40

2 stops20h 50m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Thu 14/5

15:05-13:45

2 stops22h 40m

R16 531

Port ElizabethZagreb

PLZ - ZAG

PLZZAG

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

8:15-6:35

3 stops23h 20m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Sun 8/2

9:05-15:05

2 stops29h 00m

R21 511

Port ElizabethZagreb

PLZ - ZAG

PLZZAG

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

8:15-6:35

3 stops23h 20m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Sun 8/2

9:05-15:05

2 stops29h 00m

R21 563

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

16:50-13:15

2 stops21h 25m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Fri 2/1

15:05-14:20

2 stops46h 15m

R28 305

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

3:10-13:15

2 stops35h 05m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Fri 2/1

15:05-14:20

2 stops46h 15m

R29 606

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Croatia flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Croatia?

Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Croatia from South Africa according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Croatia. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Croatia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Croatia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price	R13 263
Fastest flight time	14h 05m
Popular in	April

The best round-trip flight price to Croatia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R13 263 (Cape Town Intl to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman).

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The fastest flight to Croatia from South Africa takes 14h 05m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Dubrovnik).

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April has the highest demand for flights to Croatia, with a 3% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Croatia

What is the best airport to land at to visit Bacvice Beach?

Flying into Split Airport is typically the best way to visit Bacvice Beach, since it is the closest airport to the area.

What is the cheapest flight to Croatia?

If you are looking to fly to Croatia for less, look to airlines like Lufthansa, SWISS, and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting at R8 568, R9 767, and R10 334 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Croatia?

You can find flights to Croatia from 7 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Turkish Airlines, British Airways or Lufthansa as these are the most popular among our users. Turkish Airlines is the most favoured with 34% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

What is the most popular airport in Croatia to fly to?

According to our data, 37% of momondo users who travelled to Croatia in the last year flew into Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (located in Zagreb), making it the most popular airport to fly to. There may be other airports in Croatia, but the majority of our users take flights to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman in order to visit Zagreb and it’s surrounding areas.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Croatia?

If your travel plans are flexible and you’re looking to save money on flights to Croatia, then be sure to book your departure on a Monday. Flying out on a Monday, as well as a Tuesday, is your best option. Departing on a Saturday tends to be the most expensive day of the week to fly to Croatia.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Croatia?

Prices for flights to Croatia were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Croatia?

There are 7 operators available for flights to Croatia as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Croatia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Croatia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Croatia?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Croatia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Croatia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Croatia?

Finding the right flight to Croatia is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Croatia quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to Croatia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Croatia which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Croatia?

Once all potential Croatia flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Croatia right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Croatia. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.