Journey from the UK
How long is the flight to Croatia?
About 2h 30m from LondonUnder 3 hoursChecked 22 October 2026
About 2¼ hours to Pula, 2½ hours to Split and Zadar, and 2¾ hours to Dubrovnik. Croatia is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.
- Under 3 hours
- 3 to 6 hours
- 6 to 10 hours
- 10 hours or more
RatingUnder 3 hours
Areas covered4 on this page
Most coastal routes run from spring to autumn. In winter, fly to Zagreb or Dubrovnik.
Flight times from London
- Pula (PUY)Under 3 hours
About 2¼ hours.
- Zagreb (ZAG)Under 3 hours
About 2¼ hours.
- Split (SPU) and Zadar (ZAD)Under 3 hours
About 2½ hours.
- Dubrovnik (DBV)Under 3 hours
About 2¾ hours.
The journey at a glance
Flight from LondonAbout 2h 30m
Distance1,723 km
Time difference+1 h
Main airportDBV
Straight-line estimate for a direct flight from Heathrow. Real flights often take longer.
Before you go
- Split is the easiest airport for the islands of Hvar, Brač and Vis.
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Questions people ask
Is there a time difference with Croatia?
Yes: Croatia is 1 hour ahead of the UK all year.