Zadar Airport Transfer Guide (2026) - All Options & Tips
Book a smooth airport transfer in Zadar and start your Croatian adventure stress-free, good for travelers searching for top hotels or exploring Zadar's best.
We have not yet verified how travellers currently reach Zadar from the airport serving it, so we are not publishing routes, operators or fares we cannot stand behind. For what is running on the day you travel, the arrivals information published by your arrival airport is the reliable source, and your accommodation will usually know what works best for the hour you land.
Airport transfers
Trains, buses, and shuttles from the airport, compared in one place.
Helpful Tips
Buy the Liburnija day-pass at any kiosk to hop on all city buses and the electric tourist train that loops the peninsula.
The airport shuttle (Pleso Prijevoz) stops right outside arrivals and costs roughly half what a taxi charges to the old town.
Use the Liburnija mobile app to buy bus tickets and track real-time arrivals for routes 2 and 4 that serve the main bus station.
If you're staying in Borik, catch bus 5 from the main bridge stop, it's the fastest link to the old town and runs every 15 minutes in summer.
Common Scams to Avoid
Unofficial taxi touts at the curb often quote inflated flat rates to the Old Town instead of using the meter. Walk past them to the official taxi rank or pre-book a ride through the airport's partner widget to lock in a metered fare.
Car-rental agents may push costly add-on insurance even if your existing coverage or credit card already protects you. Politely decline extras, photograph the vehicle on pickup, and verify your coverage before you travel.
Currency-exchange kiosks inside the terminal advertise 'no commission' yet bury a poor rate in the fine print. Compare the mid-market rate on your phone first, or wait to withdraw kunas from an in-town ATM for a fairer deal.