Croatia Airlines is Croatia's national flag carrier, operating from its hub at Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to European capitals and popular Adriatic coast destinations including Dubrovnik (DBV) and Split (SPU). A Star Alliance member, Croatia Airlines provides connections via Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Swiss for passengers traveling from the U.S. to Croatia. In summer, seasonal services from European cities to Split and Dubrovnik increase significantly to serve Dalmatian coast tourism. FaresMatch compares all available options to help you find the best routing for your Croatia trip.
Trending fares to Croatia
One-way starting prices to Croatian destinations. Search above for live availability.
DubrovnikSummer travelJFK → DBVNew York – Dubrovnik- Flight time
- 10h+ 1-stop
- Airlines
- Croatia + Star Alliance
$380
SplitSpring travelLHR → SPULondon – Split- Flight time
- 2h 30m nonstop
- Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
$89
ZagrebYear-roundFRA → ZAGFrankfurt – Zagreb- Flight time
- 1h 30m nonstop
- Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
$99
PulaSummer onlyAMS → PUYAmsterdam – Pula- Flight time
- 2h nonstop
- Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
$79
ZadarSummer travelVIE → ZADVienna – Zadar- Flight time
- 1h 20m nonstop
- Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
$89
Brač (Hvar area)SeasonalZAG → BOLZagreb – Brač- Flight time
- 45m nonstop
- Airlines
- Croatia Airlines
$49
Croatia Airlines destinations
Zadar & Pula
DBV Dubrovnik (King's Landing)
Croatia's most iconic destination — Dubrovnik is Croatia Airlines' busiest summer route from European cities.
SPU Split — Dalmatian capital
Split is the gateway to Dalmatia's islands and Roman history. Major summer capacity from European hubs.
ZAG Zagreb — year-round hub
Croatia Airlines' base — year-round connections to European capitals via Star Alliance partners.
ZAD/PUY Zadar & Pula
Seasonal summer routes from European cities to Zadar (northern Dalmatia) and Pula (Istria peninsula).
Tips for booking flights to Croatia
Croatia is one of Europe's fastest-growing summer destinations. Dubrovnik and Split flights fill up fast for July and August — booking by February or March gives the best fares and seat selection.
No major U.S. airline flies nonstop to Croatia. The best connections from the U.S. are via Lufthansa (Frankfurt), Austrian (Vienna), British Airways (London), or Swiss (Zurich) to Croatian airports.
An open-jaw itinerary — flying into Zagreb or Split and departing from Dubrovnik (or vice versa) — lets you explore the Dalmatian coast without backtracking. FaresMatch advisors can check open-jaw pricing for you.
Frequently asked questions
Does Croatia Airlines fly from the U.S.?
Croatia Airlines does not currently operate direct transatlantic routes. Travelers from the U.S. typically connect via a European hub such as Frankfurt (Lufthansa), Vienna (Austrian), London (British Airways), or Zurich (Swiss) before boarding a Croatia Airlines or partner flight to Zagreb, Dubrovnik, or Split.
Is Croatia in the EU/Schengen area?
Croatia joined the European Union in 2013 and became part of the Schengen Area in January 2023. U.S. citizens can now travel to Croatia (and across the Schengen zone) without an internal EU passport check for stays under 90 days in any 180-day period.
What is Croatia Airlines' alliance?
Croatia Airlines is a Star Alliance member. Passengers can earn frequent flyer miles via Lufthansa Miles & More and other Star Alliance programs when flying with Croatia Airlines.
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