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
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. 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. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Primeclass Lounge – Location: International Terminal Airside, opposite Gate 23. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
A reader tells us “After going through whole security, there is a bottle refilling water “fountain”, so keep your bottles. (July 2024)
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, we did not have information about 24-hour food options, but you will find these operators:
- Landside: Caffe Nero • Cakes & Bakes.
- Airside: Brewmark Pub • Caffe Nero • Needstop • Spread.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Mobile Charging
A reader tells us that in Terminal 1 (Airside), “There are chairs and tables with USB A ports as well as power outlets located just after the duty-free. There are also standard power outlets and USB ports in front of the gates themselves.” (May 2022)
Showers
Unavailable. 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.
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. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Ground Floor • 2nd Floor.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, baby changing facilities are available throughout the terminal.
Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available in the International and Domestic Arrivals areas.
Chapel – Available on the ground floor, to the left. Hours: unknown.
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to one of the children’s play areas. Locations: Airside, near Gate 12/13 and Airside, Gate 4/5.
Currency Exchange – ICE provides currency exchange services. Locations: Departures and Arrivals Halls. Hours: according to flight schedules.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Aelia offers Duty-Free shopping. A few shops are also available, including a Tisak Convenience shop in the Arrivals area.
Information Desk – Have any questions? Visit the airport information desk for assistance. Location: Ground Floor.
Medical Services – First aid services are available if you feel unwell or injured yourself. Location: Ground Floor.
Postal Services – Drop off your last-minute postcards to friends and family from the airport’s mailbox. Location: Landside, Ground Floor.
Smoking – Smoking is prohibited inside the airport, except in the designated smoking booths on the 2nd Floor of the International/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: 2025-05-09
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