<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History Zadar Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">As early as 1936, Zadar had regular commercial flights initially provided by Ala Littoria. Over time the airport has grown to become Croatia's 4th largest international airport, handling 801,347 annual passengers. It used to be one of a few airports in the world where the taxiway crossed a public road. The road was closed on 7 April 2010 due to terms negotiated with the European Union during Croatian accession negotiations. In 2020 an underpass was built and the road was reopened. At the beginning of April 2013, Zadar Airport became a Ryanair base with a stationed Boeing 737-800. In December 2019, Lauda announced the stationing of three Airbus A320 aircraft during the summer 2020 timetable period.</p>
<p class="blog-para">A set of 11 new routes were announced by the airline for summer 2020. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the airline postponed the opening of the base to July 2021, where it will station two Airbus A320-200 and serve 37 destinations.</p>
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<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 pt-3">Facilities Zadar Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">The airport also is a Croatian Air Force main training base. It used to be a base for Lufthansa's InterCockpit flight school.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>How far is Zadar Airport (ZAD) from downtown?</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">Zadar Airport (ZAD) is about 1.421km from downtown.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>On average, how many flights depart from Zadar Airport (ZAD) each day?</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">On average, Zadar Airport (ZAD) has 16 departure flight(s) each day.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>What is the earliest departure flight from Zadar Airport (ZAD)?</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">The earliest flight is FR6465, which departs for Brussels at 06:00. If you wish to take this flight, we recommend you stay at a hotel near the airport on the night before departure.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>What is the latest departure flight from Zadar Airport (ZAD)?</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">The latest flight is OU632, which departs for Pula at 23:15. If you wish to take this flight, please check the operating time for the latest airport transfer, train, or any other transportation you may take to get to the airport.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>What are some popular domestic flight routes departing from Zadar Airport (ZAD)?</strong></p>
<p class="blog-para">Popular flight routes from Zadar Airport (ZAD) include Zadar Pula, Zadar Zagreb, Zadar Osijek and Zadar Dubrovnik. Are the most popular domestic flight routes.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Zadar International Airport is one of the major airports in the Republic of Croatia. It is located in Siunik Donjon municipality, 8km away from the city of Zadar. The airport was opened in 1968. It is operated by Zadar Airport.</p>
<p class="blog-para">"The airport handled about 371,256 passengers in 2012."The airport handled about 371,256 passengers and recorded over 3,968 aircraft movements in 2012. It also handled about 10,516t of cargo during the same year.</p>
<p class="blog-para">A Ryanair airline base was opened at the airport in April 2013. The base enhances passenger traffic at the airport by 60%. The airline provides service to 16 European destinations including Germany, Ireland, the UK, France, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The base was built at a cost of &euro;1.4m ($1.8m).</p>
<p class="blog-para">Zadar International Airport&rsquo;s main terminal reconstruction.</p>
<p class="blog-para">The reconstruction of the main terminal building at Zadar International Airport was initiated in December 2010. The project includes expansion of the international departures lounge and the construction of a new domestic arrivals area. The total floor space of the terminal will be increased to 7,000m&sup2;. The investment on the reconstruction will be about 11 million Kuna ($1.88m).</p>
<p class="blog-para">The project also includes reconstruction of the air traffic control tower, runways and other facilities at the airport. It is expected to be completed by the end of 2013.</p>
<p class="blog-para">The general and business terminal will handle the passengers during the main terminal reconstruction.</p>
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