Barcelona to Zadar (BCN–ZAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
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FR Ryanair
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ZRH Zurich 4h 6m ACIBLL → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Zadar flights
ZAG Velika Gorica 4h 25m OUTP → OUTK Velika Gorica (ZAG) to Zadar flights
BEG Belgrade 4h 35m JUUXW6 → JU Belgrade (BEG) to Zadar flights
BUD Budapest 4h 41m FRW6 → FRW6 Budapest (BUD) to Zadar flights
BRI Bari 5h LLQRVY → FR Bari (BRI) to Zadar flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 10m AVDEET → 4YLHOU Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zadar flights
FCO Rome 5h 11m ARAVAZ → FR Rome (FCO) to Zadar flights
EIN Eindhoven 5h 20m HV → FR Eindhoven (EIN) to Zadar flights
BRU Zaventem 5h 55m ACEYFR → SN Zaventem (BRU) to Zadar flights
CPH Copenhagen 6h 5m D8FRIB → D8FRSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Zadar flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Barcelona to Zadar
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 700 mi 2h 5m nonstop

BCN–ZAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 700 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BCN–ZAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 2 320 2h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BCN to ZAD direction.
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
1
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BCN to ZAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ZRH ~4h 6m ZAG ~4h 25m BEG ~4h 35m BUD ~4h 41m BRI ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,773
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Zadar is 0 hours the same as Barcelona.
BCN: CEST · ZAD: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 6:00 PM in Zadar.
Distance & Flight Time
700 mi / 1,127 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Croatia with no border checks. Croatia joined the Schengen area in January 2023, so flights from Spain no longer have passport control on arrival. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance paperwork is required.

Croatia is also an EU member since 2013, so Spanish citizens have full rights to live and work there without a permit. For stays longer than 3 months, register at the local police station (policijska postaja) for a temporary stay certificate. Bring your ID, proof of accommodation, and evidence of employment or funds. The certificate is issued within a few days and is free for EU citizens. Croatia adopted the euro in January 2023, so no currency exchange is needed when traveling from Spain.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BCN

Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.

RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.

Facts

BCN–ZAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Zadar route.
Route details
Distance700 mi / 1,127 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BCN
Full nameJosep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: ZAD
Full nameZadar Airport
IATA / ICAOZAD / LDZD
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Elevation289 ft / 88 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BCN to ZAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Zadar Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 700 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BCN to ZAD: Ryanair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zürich, Zagreb Franjo Tuđman and Belgrade Nikola Tesla.
Yes, return flights from ZAD to BCN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BCN to ZAD

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Zadar Airport (ZAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BCN to ZAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BCN to ZAD is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 700 miles (1,127 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zürich, Zagreb Franjo Tuđman and Belgrade Nikola Tesla. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.