Flights Zagreb → Frankfurt
ZAG → FRA
How long is the flight from Zagreb to Frankfurt?
The flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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. Across 67 flights monitored in recent months, n/a% arrived on time (within 15 min of schedule), with an average delay of n/a minutes. The cancellation rate is 0.00%. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.7/100 (low), 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 2.0 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.
Departures from Zagreb on this leg cluster in the morning window: about 45% of ZAG-FRA flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Zagreb the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
| Croatia Airlines (OU) | 66% | 20 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating ZAG-FRA
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Frequently asked questions about ZAG-FRA
The flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate on Zagreb-Frankfurt is 0.00% across 67 monitored flights.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, Croatia Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Frankfurt, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
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.
