Velika Gorica to Manchester, Greater Manchester (ZAG–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR4801
FR Ryanair
320
6:15 PM
CEST
7:50 PM
BST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RK4801
RK Ryanair UK
73H
6:30 PM
CEST
8:05 PM
BST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4800
FR Ryanair
320
4:45 PM
BST T3
8:15 PM
CEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Velika Gorica to Manchester, Greater Manchester
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 972 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind 42 1-stop hubs

ZAG–MAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Ryanair UK lead the route. The flight covers 972 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZAG–MAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 2 320 2h35
RK Ryanair UK 1 73H 2h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – FR
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – RK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + RK (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZAG to MAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZAG to MAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,097
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.

Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Velika Gorica

Nearby airports with service to Manchester Airport.
Metric ZAG→MAN LJU→MAN
Distance from ZAG 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 3 2
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of ZAG with service to Manchester Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 1 hour behind Velika Gorica.
ZAG: CEST · MAN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Velika Gorica, it's 5:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Distance & Flight Time
972 mi / 1,564 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
Getting from MAN

Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.

Manchester, Greater Manchester Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.

Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.

ZAG–MAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Velika Gorica to Manchester, Greater Manchester route.
Route details
Distance972 mi / 1,564 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: ZAG
IATA / ICAOZAG / LDZA
TimezoneEurope/Zagreb
Passengers/yr4.3M
Elevation353 ft / 108 m
Destination: MAN
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZAG to MAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport to Manchester Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 972 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Ryanair UK.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from ZAG to MAN. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSA, SOF, BER, MLA, BGY, AGP, VIE, FRA, CPH, BVA, BSL, HAM, ALC, CGN, ZRH, BRU, AMS, MUC, DUB, MAD, CLE, CDG, FCO, SPU, LHR, SAW, GOT, STR, ARN, DBV, PMI, CRL, IST, WAW, SKG, ATH, BCN, PFO, PRG, DOH, ACE and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Manchester, Greater Manchester is 1 hour behind Velika Gorica.
Yes, return flights from MAN to ZAG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LJU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZAG to MAN

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Ryanair UK. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZAG to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZAG to MAN ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 972 miles (1,564 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zgornji Brnik (LJU).