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 Split (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 47h 20m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Croatia is flying from Cape Town Intl to Split, which will take roughly 24h 50m. 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

Oct 27

CPT

24h 50m

1 stop

SPU

Nov 3

SPU

32h 40m

1 stop

CPT

R10 993

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Oct 27

CPT

24h 50m

1 stop

SPU

Nov 3

SPU

18h 40m

2 stops

CPT

R13 285

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SWISS

Oct 27

CPT

53h 55m

2 stops

SPU

Nov 3

SPU

27h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R15 039

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

CPT

20h 30m

2 stops

SPU

Nov 3

SPU

25h 55m

3 stops

CPT

R19 137

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Oct 27

CPT

25h 20m

3 stops

SPU

Nov 3

SPU

23h 45m

3 stops

CPT

R19 658

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United Airlines

Nov 20

JNB

47h 20m

2 stops

SPU

Dec 4

SPU

34h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R272 907

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United Airlines

Nov 20

JNB

47h 20m

2 stops

SPU

Dec 4

SPU

34h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R273 220

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Flights to Dubrovnik

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

JNB

31h 40m

2 stops

DBV

Nov 3

DBV

23h 10m

2 stops

JNB

R12 243

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Oct 27

JNB

30h 20m

3 stops

DBV

Nov 3

DBV

25h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R14 379

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Oct 27

JNB

27h 45m

3 stops

DBV

Nov 3

DBV

46h 00m

3 stops

JNB

R15 491

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

DBV

Nov 3

DBV

23h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R16 984

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Lufthansa

Oct 27

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

DBV

Nov 3

DBV

20h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R21 412

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Flights to Zagreb

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 28

JNB

14h 20m

1 stop

ZAG

Nov 4

ZAG

13h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R10 385

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Qatar Airways

Oct 27

JNB

17h 50m

1 stop

ZAG

Nov 3

ZAG

23h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R13 042

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KLM

Oct 27

JNB

14h 11m

1 stop

ZAG

Nov 3

ZAG

14h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R13 198

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KLM

Oct 28

JNB

18h 30m

2 stops

ZAG

Nov 4

ZAG

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R13 233

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Lufthansa

Feb 4

PLZ

33h 50m

2 stops

ZAG

Feb 8

ZAG

41h 15m

2 stops

PLZ

R14 258

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

JNB

14h 11m

1 stop

ZAG

Nov 3

ZAG

53h 40m

2 stops

JNB

R14 258

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Lufthansa

Feb 4

PLZ

31h 35m

2 stops

ZAG

Feb 8

ZAG

41h 15m

2 stops

PLZ

R14 292

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Oct 27

JNB

17h 50m

1 stop

ZAG

Nov 3

ZAG

46h 00m

3 stops

JNB

R14 344

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KLM

Oct 28

JNB

19h 55m

2 stops

ZAG

Nov 4

ZAG

20h 05m

2 stops

JNB

R14 379

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

JNB

17h 50m

1 stop

ZAG

Nov 3

ZAG

46h 00m

3 stops

JNB

R14 431

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

JNB

19h 15m

2 stops

ZAG

Nov 3

ZAG

13h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R14 483

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

JNB

26h 35m

2 stops

ZAG

Nov 3

ZAG

46h 00m

3 stops

JNB

R14 535

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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Croatia

19:10 - 8:30JNB-ZAG

14h 20m1 stop

19:55 - 10:50ZAG-JNB

13h 55m1 stop

R10 385Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4

12:00 - 11:50CPT-SPU

24h 50m1 stop

21:05 - 6:45SPU-CPT

32h 40m1 stop

R10 993

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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3

9:50 - 16:30JNB-DBV

31h 40m2 stops

8:10 - 8:20DBV-JNB

23h 10m2 stops

R12 243

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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3

13:45 - 6:35JNB-ZAG

17h 50m1 stop

15:05 - 15:35ZAG-JNB

23h 30m1 stop

R13 042Qatar Airways

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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3

23:59 - 13:10JNB-ZAG

14h 11m1 stop

6:30 - 22:05ZAG-JNB

14h 35m1 stop

R13 198KLM

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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3

19:40 - 13:10JNB-ZAG

18h 30m2 stops

15:05 - 22:05ZAG-JNB

30h 00m1 stop

R13 233KLM

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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4

12:00 - 11:50CPT-SPU

24h 50m1 stop

14:20 - 10:00SPU-CPT

18h 40m2 stops

R13 285

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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3

13:30 - 22:20PLZ-ZAG

33h 50m2 stops

18:45 - 13:00ZAG-PLZ

41h 15m2 stops

R14 258Lufthansa

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

15:45 - 22:20PLZ-ZAG

31h 35m2 stops

18:45 - 13:00ZAG-PLZ

41h 15m2 stops

R14 292Lufthansa

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

9:30 - 14:25CPT-SPU

53h 55m2 stops

14:20 - 18:55SPU-CPT

27h 35m2 stops

R15 039SWISS

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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 3

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

19:10-8:30

1 stop14h 20m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Tue 4/11

19:55-10:50

1 stop13h 55m

R10 385

Cape TownSplit

CPT - SPU

CPTSPU

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

12:00-11:50

1 stop24h 50m

Split

Mon 3/11

21:05-6:45

1 stop32h 40m

R10 993

JohannesburgDubrovnik

JNB - DBV

JNBDBV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

9:50-16:30

2 stops31h 40m

Dubrovnik

Mon 3/11

8:10-8:20

2 stops23h 10m

R12 243

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

13:45-6:35

1 stop17h 50m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Mon 3/11

15:05-15:35

1 stop23h 30m

R13 042

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

23:59-13:10

1 stop14h 11m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Mon 3/11

6:30-22:05

1 stop14h 35m

R13 198

JohannesburgZagreb

JNB - ZAG

JNBZAG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

19:40-13:10

2 stops18h 30m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Tue 4/11

15:05-22:05

1 stop30h 00m

R13 233

Cape TownSplit

CPT - SPU

CPTSPU

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

12:00-11:50

1 stop24h 50m

Split

Mon 3/11

14:20-10:00

2 stops18h 40m

R13 285

Port ElizabethZagreb

PLZ - ZAG

PLZZAG

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

13:30-22:20

2 stops33h 50m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Sun 8/2

18:45-13:00

2 stops41h 15m

R14 258

Port ElizabethZagreb

PLZ - ZAG

PLZZAG

Port Elizabeth

Wed 4/2

15:45-22:20

2 stops31h 35m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Sun 8/2

18:45-13:00

2 stops41h 15m

R14 292

Cape TownSplit

CPT - SPU

CPTSPU

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

9:30-14:25

2 stops53h 55m

Split

Mon 3/11

14:20-18:55

2 stops27h 35m

R15 039

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Croatia flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Croatia?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways 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 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Croatia. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Croatia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Croatia

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Summary info about Croatia flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price	R10 385
Fastest flight time	14h 11m
Popular in	December

The best round-trip flight price to Croatia from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 385 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman).

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The fastest flight to Croatia from South Africa takes 14h 11m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Croatia, with a 2% 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, Turkish Airlines, and SWISS, with prices starting at R8 641, R10 487, and R10 982 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Croatia?

You can find flights to Croatia from 8 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa or British Airways as these are the most popular among our users. Turkish Airlines is the most favoured with 33% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

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

According to our data, 32% of momondo users who travelled to Croatia in the last year flew into Split (located in Split), 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 Split in order to visit Split 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 8 operators available for flights to Croatia as of September 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.