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International Airports Zagreb (ZAG) (Pleso International) (website: www.zagreb-airport.hr) is 17km (10 miles) southeast of the city. An airport bus runs 0700-2000 to the city centre (travel time – 25 minutes); taxis are also available (travel time – 20 minutes). Airport facilities include left luggage, banks/bureaux de change, restaurants, snack bars, bars, business lounge, duty-free shops, post office, tourist information, first aid and car hire (including Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National). Dubrovnik (DBV) is 18km (11 miles) southeast of the city. An airport bus runs to the city (travel time – 20 minutes). Airport facilities include banks/bureaux de change, a post office, bars, duty-free shop, shops and car hire. Split (SPU) is 25km (16 miles) northwest of the city. An airport bus runs to the city (travel time – 40 minutes). Airport facilities include banks/bureau de change, post office, car hire, duty-free shops and bar/restaurant. Pula (PUY) is 8km (5 miles) northwest of the city. An airport bus runs to the city (travel time – 15 minutes). Airport facilities include bureau de change, car hire, duty-free shop and snack bar/restaurant. Departure tax: None. Back to Top Air Travel Croatia’s national airline is Croatia Airlines (OU) (website: www.croatiaairlines.hr) which flies directly from London Heathrow to Zagreb daily. British Airways also operates direct flights three times a week from London Gatwick to Dubrovnik. Other airlines serving Croatia include Aeroflot, Air France, Fly Bosnia, KLM, LOT, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airways and Swiss. Croatia Airlines operates direct flights from the UK (London and Manchester) to Dubrovnik, Pula and Split in the summer. The main domestic airports are located at Rijeka (RJK), 27km from the Island of Krk (travel time – 35 minutes by bus) and at Split (SPU), 25km from Split (travel time – 30 minutes by bus). Split also receives international flights. There are others at Pula (PUY), 10km from Pula (travel time – 15 minutes by bus) and Dubrovnik (DBV), 22km from Dubrovnik (travel time – 30 minutes by bus). Approximate flight times: From Zagreb to London is 2 hours 30 minutes, to New York is 10 hours 35 minutes. Back to Top Travel By Water There are regular connections between the main ports and the offshore islands. Rijeka, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik are linked by passenger and car ferries. Passenger and car ferry services run to Italy. The main routes are: Split–Ancona, Zadar–Ancona, Split–Pescara and Dubrovnik–Bari. Fast hydrofoil services operate on some routes. The main ferry lines are Adriatica (website: www.adriatica.it), Jadrolinija (website: www.jadrolinija.hr) and SEM Marina (website: www.sem-marina.hr). Back to Top Rail The network connects all major cities except Dubrovnik. However, it is often quicker to travel by bus. Direct trains run from Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Serbia & Montenegro, Slovenia and Switzerland. Express services run from Zagreb to major cities including Berlin, Budapest, Munich, Venice and Vienna. Back to Top Travel By Road In 1996, there were 27,247km of roads in Croatia, including 495km of motorways. A 10-year road-building programme was announced in that year. Unexploded ordinance may remain in Eastern Slavonia and the former Krajina; motorists should avoid these areas. A toll is payable on motorways. Unleaded petrol is available. Regulations: Traffic drives on the right. Speed limits are 130kph (81mph) on motorways, 100kph (62mph) on dual carriageways, 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas and 80kph (50mph) outside built-up areas. Heavy fines are imposed for speeding. Documentation: National or International Driving Permit. All motorists should also carry a valid passport as proof of identity at all times. A Green Card should be carried by visitors (except EU nationals) taking their own car into Croatia. Without it, insurance cover is limited to the minimum legal cover; the Green Card augments this to the level of cover provided by the car owner’s domestic policy. National registration in country of origin is required for all foreign vehicles. Bus: There are regular services to destinations all over Croatia. Timetable information is available from Zagreb Central Bus Station (website: www.akz.hr; see links from tourist board website: www.croatia.hr). There are routes from all neighbouring countries. The National Autoclub of the Republic of Croatia (website: www.hak.hr) can provide information. Bus: There are regular international buses connecting Croatia with Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Germany, Hungary, Italy and the Slovak Republic. Eurolines, departing from Victoria Coach Station in London, serves destinations in Croatia. For further information, contact Eurolines (tel: (08705) 143 219; fax: (01582) 400 694; e-mail: welcome@eurolines.co.uk; website: www.eurolines.com). Back to Top

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