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

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FR Ryanair
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9:30 PM
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11:35 PM
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FR Ryanair
320
6:50 PM
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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
FCO Rome 3h 55m ARAVAZ → FR Rome (FCO) to Zadar flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 4h 5m AVFRIB → FR Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Zadar flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 10m ACAVDE → 4YLHOU Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zadar flights
HAM Hamburg 5h 40m EWIBLL → EW Hamburg (HAM) to Zadar flights
BVA Beauvais 5h 50m FR → FR Beauvais (BVA) to Zadar flights
BER Berlin 5h 55m FRIBLL → FR Berlin (BER) to Zadar flights
CPH Copenhagen 6h 5m D8FRIB → FR Copenhagen (CPH) to Zadar flights
BRU Zaventem 6h 10m EYFRIB → SN Zaventem (BRU) to Zadar flights
BHX Birmingham, West Midlands 6h 50m FRIBLL → FR Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Zadar flights
PRG Prague 7h 8m EWFRIB → FR Prague (PRG) 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.
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Tue
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Wed
1
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Thu
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Fri
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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
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
FCO ~3h 55m MXP ~4h 5m FRA ~5h 10m HAM ~5h 40m BVA ~5h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,164
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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Milan Malpensa and Frankfurt Main.
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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Milan Malpensa and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.