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ZAD Zadar Airport
Zadar Airport (IATA: ZAD, ICAO:LDZD) is located in the the city of Zadar, Croatia. It is the primary international airport serving Zadar and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+38523205917

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IATA Code

ZAD

ICAO Code

LDZD

Name

Zadar Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Croatia (HR)

City

Zadar

Latitude

44.1082993

Longitude

15.3466997

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+38523205917

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Airport Overview

Zadar Airport (ZAD)

Zadar Airport is an international regional airport serving Zadar and the surrounding Dalmatian area. It is located in Zemunik Donji, approximately 8 kilometres from central Zadar, and operates in a strongly seasonal passenger-airport environment. For international freight forwarders, its practical role is generally the movement of time-sensitive shipments through available scheduled or charter capacity, supported where necessary by road feeder transport to larger Croatian or European gateways. The airport is also associated with Croatian Air Force training activity, so operating conditions and handling arrangements should be confirmed for each shipment. Our service team uses the airport as an origin or destination option after checking capacity, handling acceptance, customs requirements, and the feasibility of a road-air alternative.

Airport name	Zadar Airport
IATA / ICAO	ZAD / LDZD
City and country	Zadar, Croatia
Coordinates	44.1082993, 15.3466997
Local time	UTC+01:00; daylight-saving changes may apply

Key Highlights

Key Logistics Characteristics

Regional international gatewayUseful for Zadar-area consignments, but not normally treated as a large-scale intercontinental cargo hub.

Seasonal capacity profilePassenger schedules and available belly capacity may change materially between summer and winter; booking confirmation is essential.

Road-air connectivity mattersFor long-haul, dense-network, or guaranteed-capacity cargo, our team may compare nearby gateway routings and bonded trucking options.

Mixed civil and training environmentOperational acceptance, access, and handling windows should be checked rather than assumed from passenger operating hours.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning for Forwarders

Publicly available airport information does not establish a universal set of dedicated cargo facilities, storage capacities, or special-product certifications. Our service team therefore confirms the handling chain with the appointed ground handler and carrier before issuing a final routing.

General cargo: acceptance, build-up, breakdown, weighing, screening, and warehouse cut-off must be confirmed against the selected flight.
Customs-controlled movements: export, import, transit, and temporary-storage procedures depend on the shipment regime and the responsible customs office; pre-clearance documentation is recommended.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: do not assume validated cool-room or pharmaceutical handling. Confirm available storage, transfer time, temperature range, and contingency procedures in writing.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on airline approval, trained personnel, packaging, labels, declarations, and applicable restrictions. Advance pre-checking is required.
Oversized or special cargo: aircraft type, loading equipment, access limits, and security screening must be verified before cargo is delivered to the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Transit-Time Considerations

Available uplift is typically linked to the changing European passenger schedule; an apparently bookable destination may not operate throughout the year.
Common planning patterns include direct European uplift when capacity exists, or a road-air connection through a larger Croatian or European gateway for broader long-haul coverage.
Transit time is affected by seasonality, aircraft type, cargo cut-off, screening, customs status, interline availability, and whether the shipment requires bonded trucking.
Our service team obtains a carrier-specific routing and connection plan before confirming the quote; published schedules are not treated as a guaranteed cargo service.

Planning rule: for urgent, high-value, temperature-sensitive, or connection-critical cargo, request both a direct-capacity option and a gateway alternative so that the booking can be adjusted if local uplift is constrained.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service Area and Cargo Profile

Primary hinterland: Zadar and the wider northern Dalmatian region, including manufacturers, distributors, tourism-related businesses, and exporters requiring international access.
Suitable shipment types: time-critical industrial parts, commercial samples, spare parts, retail replenishment, documents, and compact high-value consignments, subject to airline acceptance.
Seasonal business flows: hospitality supplies, retail goods, event materials, and other products connected with the coastal tourism cycle may create stronger demand during peak travel periods.
Perishable and pharmaceutical cargo: possible only after confirming packaging, acceptance, storage, temperature-control, and customs arrangements; a specialist gateway may be more appropriate.
Road feeder scope: the effective catchment can be expanded through scheduled or ad hoc trucking, but transit time, customs status, security, and liability during the road leg must be documented.

Operations & Compliance

Operational and Regulatory Controls

Cut-off management: obtain the carrier and handling agent's confirmed cargo acceptance, screening, document, and delivery cut-offs. Passenger check-in times must not be used as cargo cut-offs.
Documentation: prepare the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, origin or preference documents where applicable, export data, and any permits before cargo delivery.
Special cargo declarations: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, perishables, medicines, and temperature-controlled shipments require advance disclosure and product-specific approval.
Customs and inspection: inaccurate commodity descriptions, valuation, origin, or package data can cause holds. Our service team checks the customs regime and coordinates release instructions before arrival.

Acceptance, security screening, customs availability, storage periods, and collection procedures can change by carrier and operating day. Final instructions must be taken from the confirmed booking and local handling parties.

Shipping Tips

Practical Booking Recommendations

Send complete cargo details at quotation stage: commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, declared value, ready date, and any special handling requirement.
Ask our service team to check the actual operating date, aircraft suitability, cargo allotment, screening route, and warehouse delivery deadline before arranging local pickup.
Use export-grade packaging with clear handling marks and separate batteries, liquids, perishables, or regulated articles from general cargo unless the carrier has approved the consolidated presentation.
For urgent or network-sensitive freight, request a comparison between local uplift and a road-air solution through a larger gateway; select on total transit reliability rather than airport proximity alone.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Zadar Airport handle international air cargo?

International cargo may be arranged when a carrier and handling agent accept the shipment on the selected operating date. Our service team verifies the complete handling and customs chain before confirming the booking.

Is direct long-haul cargo service available?

It should not be assumed. The practical choice may be European uplift followed by an onward connection or bonded road-air transport through a larger gateway. Availability and routing are confirmed case by case.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be shipped?

Potentially, subject to carrier approval and verified temperature-control arrangements. Provide the required range, packaging type, stability limits, and handling instructions before booking; otherwise our team may recommend a specialist gateway.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods quotation?

Provide the UN number, proper shipping name, class or division, packing group where applicable, net quantity, package type, battery details if relevant, and the shipper's declaration status. Airline acceptance remains subject to review.

How early should cargo be delivered?

There is no single airport-wide cut-off for every shipment. The confirmed carrier and handling agent determine delivery, screening, and documentation deadlines. Our team communicates the applicable cut-offs with the booking confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data Basis and Verification Boundary

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country, address, time-zone reference, and the profile figures supplied for this page are based on the airport data provided in the booking-content brief. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance and require confirmation with the carrier, ground handler, customs authorities, and airport operator for the specific shipment and date.

Airport and local operating information: zadar-airport.hr
Croatian civil aviation regulatory reference: ccaa.hr
International air-cargo standards and terminology: iata.org
Customs and taxation reference for Croatia: carina.gov.hr

Schedules, cargo acceptance, facilities, customs procedures, security requirements, and special-cargo capabilities are subject to change. Our service team performs shipment-specific verification before final booking.