Flights to Zagreb
Do you want to book an Air France flight Zagreb from Canada? Air France offers numerous daily flights from different Canadian departure destinations. With our flight list, you can easily find the most ideal time and prices for any Air France flight Zagreb in the coming months. You can also directly select your departure date in the booking search at the top of the page if your trip to Croatia’s northwestern capital is already planned. If you’re excited about your upcoming trip, read on for some of our travel tips to this Croatian city.
When to go to Zagreb?
The Croatian capital’s weather varies throughout the year, but the best time to go is usually anytime between Spring, which starts around April, to early Autumn, which is around the beginning of September. The warmest months of the year are around July and August, while the wettest are during May and June. Winter in the city is cold, with highs at 5°C and lows at about -2°C. Despite that, however, December is also a great time to experience its Christmas markets and snow-covered streets.
Why you should travel to Zagreb?
Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and is the country’s largest city. It is beloved for its fascinating mix of Astro-Hungarian and Brutalist architecture, which very much echoes a huge part of its past. The city is divided into the Upper Town and the Lower Town. The former is where you’ll find the gothic Zagreb Cathedral and the colorful 13th-century St. Mark's Church. he Museum of Broken Relationships is a space dedicated to real items from real people relating to their stories of heartbreak, while Museum of Illusions offers a visual—not to mention, educational—experience like no other. The latter, meanwhile, is the bustling area that offers many opportunities for dining, shopping, and culture.
What to do in Zagreb?
Many visitors to Croatia often overlook the capital over the country’s coasts, but for those who venture out to explore its cobbled and winding streets, surprises that range from natural to cultural to kitsch abound! The city has two main towns—Upper and Lower—where the past and present co-exist. Both towns are beautiful and presents their own unique characteristics, and it’s highly recommended to explore them by foot to really get to know them. For lovers of nature, the city also features tons of green spaces such as the 18-hectare Maksimir Park and the Medvednica Nature Park, which is great for hiking enthusiast.
Practical information
Standard Croatian is the main language in Zagreb, but it shouldn’t be a problem getting by with English. Croatia uses the Croatian Kuna as its official currency, but some shops would also accept euros. There are also numerous exchange places to change your currency. Using major credit and debit cards shouldn’t also be a problem as most banks, shops, and hotels accept them.