Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Zadar's Old Town, Borik, the Gaženica ferry port, Nin and Biograd na Moru in Croatia.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Zadar Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Zadar runs from Zadar Airport to hotels, apartments and villas in Zadar's Old Town and Borik, to the Gaženica ferry port for the islands, north to Nin and south along the coast to Sukošan and Biograd na Moru.
Our Zadar airport transfers start at the arrivals exit of the passenger terminal, where your driver waits with a sign showing your name after baggage claim and customs. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and the price for your vehicle is fixed before you fly. Choose a vehicle sized for your party, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group with luggage.
Each Zadar airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, apartment or villa, or to the Gaženica ferry port for your boat. Going on to Plitvice Lakes, Šibenik, Split or the island of Pag? Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Our Zadar airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not the airport bus that stops at the ferry port and the bus station on its way into town. It leaves as soon as you have your bags and goes straight to your address, with room for suitcases, strollers and sailing bags, so it suits families, friends sharing a villa and crews joining a charter.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Zadar Airport (ZAD) is in Zemunik Donji, east of Zadar, and has one passenger terminal. A new departures section opened in July 2026; arriving passengers still use the existing building, where baggage claim, customs and the arrivals hall are.
Croatia is in the Schengen area, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks, while passengers from outside it, such as the UK or Serbia, go through passport control first. After baggage claim and customs you walk out of the arrivals hall to the forecourt, where pre-booked drivers, the taxi stand and the bus pickup zone are.
Most flights land between spring and autumn, so the arrivals hall is busiest in summer. Croatia is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 for daylight saving time from late March to late October.
Schengen entry. Croatia is in the Schengen area. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
Old Town streets. Zadar's Old Town peninsula is largely closed to cars, so give your full address; your driver stops at the nearest point a car can reach and you walk the last stretch.
Island ferries. Car ferries to the islands leave from Gaženica port, southeast of the Old Town. Give us your sailing time when you book, so your drop-off fits it.
Euro currency. Croatia uses the euro, and cards are widely accepted.
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At ZAD
Meet at the arrivals exit
Zadar has one passenger terminal, and pre-booked drivers meet passengers as they come out of the arrivals hall after baggage claim and customs. The taxi stand and the bus pickup zone are directly opposite the exit.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
ZAD Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel ZAD
From where you're staying back to Zadar Airport.
Round trip
ZAD Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Zadar Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Schengen entry
Croatia is in the Schengen area, and non-EU travelers arriving from outside it are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026.
Euro
Croatia uses the euro, and the airport parking lot takes cash and cards.
No left luggage
Zadar Airport has no baggage storage service, so plan to take all your bags with you.
Avoid unofficial drivers
Use the taxi stand opposite the arrivals exit or your confirmed transfer rather than drivers who approach you in the hall.
Local time
Croatia is on Central European Time (UTC+1), and UTC+2 from late March to late October.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
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James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
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María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
At the arrivals exit of the passenger terminal, after baggage claim and customs, holding a sign with your name. The taxi stand and the bus pickup zone are directly opposite the same exit.
Zadar Airport is in Zemunik Donji, about 8 km (5 miles) east of Zadar, so the drive into the Old Town is short. From Zadar, Nin is about 17 km (11 miles) to the north and Biograd na Moru about 30 km (19 miles) to the south.
Yes. Give us the full address when you book. The Old Town peninsula is largely closed to cars, so your driver stops at the nearest point a car can reach and you walk the last stretch.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels, apartments and villas in Borik, Puntamika, Diklo and the rest of Zadar.
Yes. We drive north to Nin and its beaches, and south along the coast to Sukošan and Biograd na Moru, door to door to your hotel, apartment or villa.
Yes. We drive you to Gaženica port, where car ferries leave for the islands. Give us your sailing time when you book, so your drop-off leaves a comfortable margin.
Plitvice Lakes is inland, northeast of Zadar. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Šibenik and Split are south along the coast, and Pag is to the north. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
One. Zadar has a single passenger terminal, with a new departures section opened in July 2026. Every arriving flight uses the same arrivals hall, so there is no terminal to choose when you book.
Yes. Give us the full address, the apartment number and any gate or access instructions when you book, so your driver can find the entrance and load your bags without delay.
Yes. Book with your flight number and your pickup is set for your landing time, whatever the hour. For an early departure, give your flight time so the pickup leaves room for check-in and security.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you in arrivals, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, villa or the ferry port, and give your flight number and departure time, so the pickup is set for check-in and security.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer booking service for rides from ZAD; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Zadar airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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