Quick answer
| Bus | Airport to Gaženica ferry port, the bus station and the Old Town |
|---|---|
| Time | About 20 minutes from the airport to the Old Town |
| Fare | €5 (about $6) one way, baggage included, valid for 90 minutes on city public transport |
| Taxi | Stand opposite the arrivals exit, 24 hours a day. Fares are not listed |
| Timetable | Published a few days before the end of each month for the next month |
Source: Zadar Airport, getting here. Checked 11 November 2026.
The airport bus
Zadar Airport lists a public bus that runs from the Old Town to the bus station, then Gaženica ferry port (a stop near the Crodux petrol station), then the airport. On the return it stops at Gaženica above the passenger terminal building, then the bus station and the Old Town. The journey from the airport to the Old Town takes about 20 minutes.
A one-way ticket costs €5 (about $6) and includes your baggage. It is valid for 90 minutes, so you can continue on city public transport within that time. The airport publishes each month’s timetable a few days before the end of the previous month, and doesn’t say whether the bus meets flights. Check the current timetable, and phone Zadar Bus Station on 060 305 305 if you have questions.
By taxi
The taxi stand is directly opposite the arrivals exit and works 24 hours a day. The airport page doesn’t list fares, so agree the price before you leave. The airport is 8 km from Zadar, reached by the A1 motorway, exit Zadar 2.
Which port?
Zadar has more than one ferry port, so check yours before you set off. Jadrolinija says line 409 to Preko leaves from Zadar’s central port. Its lines from Gaženica serve Ošljak and Preko, and Ist, Olib, Silba, Premuda and Mali Lošinj. See boats from Zadar for each line, and check the line page for the port of the catamaran to Brbinj (line 9404).
Tips
- Don’t book a tight boat on arrival day. Passport control, bags and the bus all add time.
- The Preko ferry ticket (line 409) is valid for any departure on its date, so it is the easiest same-day connection.
Common questions
How far is Zadar Airport from the city?
8 km, about 20 minutes by bus to the Old Town.
Does the Zadar airport bus go to the ferry port?
The airport lists a stop at Gaženica ferry port. Check which port your boat uses, because Zadar has more than one.
How much is the airport bus?
€5 (about $6) one way, including baggage, according to Zadar Airport.
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