Quick answer
| Nonstop | None that Wayfa could find. Rijeka Airport is on the island of Krk, not in the city. |
|---|---|
| Frankfurt | Lufthansa, Wednesdays 13 May to 21 October and Saturdays 2 May to 24 October (2026). |
| Munich | Croatia Airlines and Lufthansa, Mondays 30 March to 19 October and Fridays 3 April to 23 October (2026). Lufthansa also flew Sundays 10 May to 4 October. Croatia Airlines says its Munich route runs year-round. |
| Zurich | Swiss, Fridays 4 June to 24 September and Mondays 29 June to 17 August (2026). |
| Belgrade | Air Serbia, Saturdays 30 May to 19 September and Wednesdays 3 June to 16 September (2026). Air Serbia flies to Belgrade from New York JFK, Chicago and Toronto. |
Sources: the Rijeka Airport 2026 schedule (valid 29 March to 24 October 2026, updated 24 March 2026), Croatia Airlines and Visit Croatia (28 September 2026). Checked 12 November 2026. That schedule has ended, so use it to see which hubs fly, not as 2027 dates, and confirm with the airline.
How to get to Rijeka from the US
Fly from the US to one of the hubs above, then take a second flight to Rijeka Airport. Some of these flights run only a few days a week, so check the day before you pick your US flight.
- Book one ticket for the whole journey if you can, so the airline rebooks you if your first flight is late.
- Flights from other Schengen countries are treated as domestic in Croatia, so you normally clear passport control at your first Schengen airport, not on arrival. Confirm with your airline. EU Entry/Exit System enrollment can add time there.
- If you change airports in London, leave extra time.
- Don’t book a tight boat on arrival day. A connection can delay you and your bags.
Before you fly, read entering Croatia as a US citizen.
Your next steps
- Rijeka airport to the ferry portAirport is on Krk: shuttle and port
- Boats from RijekaRab, Pag, Cres and Lošinj
- Plan your trip from RijekaPick your islands, get a step-by-step plan
- How to book Croatian ferriesWhich ticket works how
Common questions
Is there a direct flight from the US to Rijeka?
Wayfa has not found one. Connect in Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich or Belgrade.
