Cheap Flights from Madrid to Zadar

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Madrid to Zadar.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, metro, or train)

💸 Flights from ~$94

Zadar Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Zadar and the surrounding region.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$94

Split (SPU) offers a major international alternative with higher flight frequency and excellent motorway connectivity.

📍 ~135 km from Zadar (reachable by car, but expect heavy traffic on the coastal road during peak summer months).

💸 Flights from ~$123

Zagreb (ZAG) is Croatia's primary international hub, providing a diverse route network and reliable year-round operations.

📍 ~190 km from Zadar (reachable by car, approximately a 3-hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~$99

Rijeka (RJK) is a geographically closer alternative within Croatia, avoiding international border crossings.

📍 ~120 km from Zadar (reachable by car, but expect a highly seasonal flight schedule and a bridge crossing to Krk island).

💸 Flights from ~$127

Pula (PUY) is another coastal airport in Croatia, serving low-cost carriers that may not fly to Zadar.

📍 ~140 km from Zadar (reachable by car, but requires a lengthy drive or ferry connection and has limited flight frequency outside summer).

💸 Flights from ~$150

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik (LJU) is a major international gateway offering different airline alliances and routes.

📍 ~200 km from Zadar (reachable by car, but involves an international border crossing and a significant driving distance exceeding 3.5 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$159