Madrid to Velika Gorica (MAD–ZAG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAD–ZAG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and Croatia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,052 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: LA, VY | 9 | 320, 321 | 2h45 | – | Oneworld | LA, VY |
| OU Croatia Airlines | 3 | 223 | 2h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · ZAG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Velika Gorica.
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.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–ZAG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to ZAG
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and Croatia Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MAD to ZAG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to ZAG is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,052 miles (1,692 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Munich and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.