Flights Zagreb → Frankfurt
ZAG → FRA
Route overview
The flight route connects the Croatian capital of Zagreb with Frankfurt, Germany, using a mix of aircraft including Boeing 737-300 and Airbus A320/A319 models. Frankfurt Airport, the destination, serves over 61 million passengers annually, making it one of Europe's busiest hubs.
The Zagreb (ZAG) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, Croatia Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Zagreb the average ATFM delay is 6.0 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Zagreb (ZAG) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads north-west for about 735 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 20m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Zagreb the average ATFM delay is 6.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Frankfurt it is 2.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia Airlines (OU) | 87% | 12 min | 0.0% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating ZAG-FRA
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Frequently asked questions about ZAG-FRA
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, Croatia Airlines.
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The Zagreb-Frankfurt route is about 735 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
