Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Zagreb Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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on the first floor, there is a space with comfortable deck chairs where you can sleep. no security came to bother me. – sasukebaka
The airport’s official comment about sleeping in the airport: “Yes, it is possible to stay overnight in the airport. Zagreb Airport is open 24 hours, 365 days/year. However, passengers can stay in the landside area, immediately before the body check. Once passengers get to the airport our employees at the Information desk will provide them with relevant information regarding conditions of overnight stay at the airport.”
ZAG Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Zagreb Airport Franjo Tuđman.
What to Expect
The new Zagreb Airport terminal (code: ZAG) opened in 2017 and primarily handles European routes. Amenities include free WiFi and a few shops and eateries, though none are open 24 hours. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge.
Sleeping in Zagreb Airport
The airport is OK with travellers spending the night, but campers are restricted to the landside area and should inform airport staff at the information desk. The seating is metal, so consider a sleeping bag for extra comfort. The mezzanine level on Floor 2 may provide some peace and quiet. Additionally, a small area with lounge chairs on the first floor (landside) is available for rest. An eye mask can help with bright lights. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no officially designated quiet or dedicated rest zones. However, travellers have reported a small area with lounge-style chairs on the first floor landside (before security) that can be quieter in off-peak hours. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
Zagreb Airport does not provide cots for stranded travellers, even during disruptions. Travellers must rely on benches or personal sleeping gear. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are a few small hotels near Zagreb Airport. The city center is approximately 20 minutes away. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Zagreb, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.
- Primeclass Lounge – Location: International Terminal Airside, opposite Gate 23. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
There are water fountains/bottle-refill points in the departure area beyond security, and you can refill bottles after security screening.
Food & Drinks
No outlets are officially confirmed to operate 24 hours. In the main areas you can find options such as:
- Landside: Caffe Nero • Cakes & Bakes.
- Airside: Brewmark Pub • Caffe Nero • Needstop • Spread.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
There is no public luggage storage or self-service lockers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Mobile Charging
Charging points with USB and power outlets are available in seating areas near gates and departure lounges.
Showers
There are no publicly available shower facilities. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available at the Zagreb Airport. Connect to the “Zagreb_Airport_Free” network and accept the terms to start browsing.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available throughout the terminal. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s withdrawal limits and travel policies in advance. Locations: Ground Floor • 2nd Floor.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby changing facilities are available in restrooms throughout the terminal.
Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available in both International and Domestic Arrivals areas.
Chapel – A quiet chapel is available on the ground floor, located to the left. Hours are not published.
Children’s Play Area – Children’s play areas are available airside near Gates 12/13 and Gates 4/5.
Currency Exchange – ICE provides currency exchange services in the Departures and Arrivals halls. Operating hours generally follow flight schedules.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Aelia operates the duty-free shop. A small selection of other shops is also available, including a Tisak convenience shop in the Arrivals area.
Information Desk – Airport staff are available to assist travellers at the information desk on the ground floor.
Medical Services – Basic first aid services are available on the ground floor if you feel unwell or need assistance.
Postal Services – A mailbox is available for sending letters or postcards. Location: Landside, Ground Floor.
Smoking – Smoking is not permitted inside the terminal except in designated smoking booths located on the 2nd Floor of the International and Domestic Departure halls.
Buses
“Pleso prijevoz” airport shuttles offer scheduled service between the airport and Zagreb Central Bus Station. A one-way journey takes about 25 minutes. ZET (Zagreb Electrical Tram) line 290 runs between Kvaternik Square and Velika Gorica, stopping at Zagreb Airport and nearly 20 other stops along the way. Buses depart every 35 minutes in either direction.
Car Rentals
There are close to twenty car rental agencies on-site including: Active • Alamo / National / Enterprise • Avis / Budget • Dollar / Thrifty • Europcar • Fleet • Hertz • Last MInute • Nova & Right Cars • Sixt • UniRent and more.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Metered taxis are readily available for hire on the ground floor, Arrivals level of the tournament.
Last updated: 2026-01-29
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