Best Time to Visit

The most popular period with tourists is between May and August, when the weather is hot and slightly humid. To enjoy warm weather and find cheaper accommodations, April and September may be the best options.

Passport & Visa

Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Croatia, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

• Web:

  https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en

Zadar Airport (ZAD)

Zadar airport is located in Zemunik Donji, 12 kilometres from the city centre. It operates internal as well as international flights, often with low-cost airlines. A bus route connects the airport to the port and the city centre.

• Web:

  www.zadar-airport.hr/en

• E-mail:

  info@zadar-airport.hr

• Address:

  Zračna luka Zadar, Ulica I/2A, Zemunik Donji

• Phone:

  +385 23 205 917

Public Transport

Liburnija, the local public transport company, operates on 11 lines covering the whole city and some areas of the Zadar County. You can buy one-way tickets in cash from the bus driver. Return tickets are issued and paid in cash at the ticket sales department of the Zadar Bus Station (point of sale #15), as well as with authorised vendors. It's possible to buy digital travel tickets using the Smartica mobile app. Remember to activate your ticket when you get on the bus.

• Web:

  www.liburnija-zadar.hr/en/city-transport

• E-mail:

  liburnija-zadar@zd.t-com.hr

• Address:

  Autobusni Kolodvor Zadar, Ante Starčevića 1, Zadar

• Phone:

  +385 23 316 915

• Opening hours:

  The Information desk at Central Bus Station is open daily 5:30am–10pm

Taxi

There are several taxi companies operating in Zadar and the main taxi ranks can be found near the Bus Station (Autobusni kolodvor) and the ferry quay (Liburnska obala). Prices can differ depending on the company, so it's advisable to ask for the total amount in advance. Two reliable companies are Eurotaxi and Dalma.

• Web:

  www.zadar.travel/useful-information/getting-around/taxi

• Address:

  Eurotaxi Zadar Taxi

• Phone:

  +385 99 646 4884

Electricity

Standard voltage is 230 V, the frequency 50 Hz. Power plugs and sockets are type C or F.