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Among airlines operating Madrid to Zagreb flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Zagreb. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Croatia Airlines
• Iberia

Flights from Madrid to Zagreb usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Croatia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vueling: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Zagreb:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $132 round-trip via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared to $225 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $14–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Zagreb most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 9% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Madrid to Zagreb route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 16%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $224 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $266: a $42 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Zagreb route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Zagreb are Zagreb City Centre, Arena Zagreb and Ban Jelacic Square. These are among the most viewed places in Zagreb on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Zagreb:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:44 am
• Latest: departs at 7:35 pm and lands at 10:19 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 57% above the route average of $245. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Zagreb takes 2h 44m, covering 1,051 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Madrid to Zagreb are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 33m, compared with 6h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 24m via Alicante (ALC).

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Alamo
· Sixt
· Street Rent a Car
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Zagreb range from $195 to $327, with an average of $245 over the past 12 months. Anything below $195 counts as a good deal.