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Croatia Airlines

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Croatia's national flag carrier connecting Europe and beyond.

Founded

1989

Headquarters

Zagreb, Croatia

Alliance

Star Alliance

Croatia Airlines is the national flag carrier of Croatia, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Zagreb. The airline operates scheduled passenger services to destinations across Europe and the Mediterranean, serving as the primary air link for Croatian travelers and tourists visiting the country. The airline operates from its main hub at Zagreb Airport (Franjo Tuđman Airport) and also serves seasonal routes from coastal airports including Split, Dubrovnik, and Zadar, reflecting the strong tourism demand along the Adriatic coast. Croatia Airlines became a member of Star Alliance in 2004, integrating it into one of the world's largest airline networks. The carrier has faced ongoing financial challenges over the years and has undergone restructuring efforts, with discussions about privatization recurring as a significant issue for the Croatian government.

Hubs & network

Croatia Airlines operates primarily from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, with secondary bases at Dubrovnik, Split, and Zadar airports.

Fleet

Croatia Airlines operates a fleet composed primarily of Airbus A319 and A320 family aircraft.

Notable facts

›Croatia Airlines was founded on August 7, 1989, originally as Zagal before rebranding.
›The airline joined Star Alliance in 2004, becoming the first Southeast European carrier to do so.
›Croatia Airlines has faced repeated privatization attempts by the Croatian government.
›The carrier significantly expands its seasonal routes during summer to accommodate Adriatic tourism.
›Croatia Airlines operates under IATA code OU and ICAO code CTN with callsign CROATIA.

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Croatia Airlines

Croatia Airlines is the flag carrier of Croatia, operating scheduled regional and European services from its base at Zagreb Airport. Founded in 1989, it is a Star Alliance member and the country's largest airline.

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Primary hubs

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International AirportZAG · 22 rts Split Saint Jerome AirportSPU · 16 rts Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković AirportDBV · 14 rts Frankfurt Main AirportFRA · 5 rts Munich AirportMUC · 4 rts Zadar AirportZAD · 4 rts

Route network map (106 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

AMS → DBV319

BEG → SPUDH4

BRU → ZAGDH4

BWK → ZAGDH4

CDG → ZAG319 320

DBV → ATHDH4 319

DBV → FRA319 320

DBV → MUC319 E95 320

DBV → ZAG320 DH4 319

FCO → SPUDH4

FRA → DBV319 320

FRA → ZAD319

LHR → SPU320

LHR → ZAG319 320

LIS → BLQ319

MUC → DBV319 E95 320

OSI → SPUDH4

PUY → FRA319 320

RJK → SPUEM2

RJK → ZAGEM2

SPU → ATH319

SPU → FCODH4

SPU → LGW320

SPU → OSIDH4

VIE → SPUDH4

ZAD → ZAGDH4

ZAG → BCN319

ZAG → BWKDH4

ZAG → CDG319 320

ZAG → LHR319 320

ZAG → MUCDH4

ZAG → OSIEM2

ZAG → SKP319 DH4

ZRH → SPUDH4

DBV → DUS319

DBV → RJKEM2

DBV → TXL319

DBV → VIE321 319 320

FRA → SPU320 319

IST → ZAG319

LGW → SPU320

OSI → ZAGEM2

SPU → BEGDH4

SPU → DUS319

SPU → MUCDH4

VCE → DBVDH4

ZAD → FRA319

ZAD → PUYDH4

ZAG → BRUDH4

ZAG → CPH319 DH4

ZAG → IST319

ZAG → PRNDH4

ZAG → TXL320

ZAG → ZRHDH4

ZRH → DBVDH4

AMS → ZAG319 320

BCN → ZAG319

CDG → DBV319

CDG → SPU319 320

DBV → CDG319

DBV → FCODH4

DUS → DBV319

FRA → ZAG320 319

LYS → SPUDH4

PUY → ZAGDH4

RJK → LHR320

SJJ → ZAGDH4

SPU → VIEDH4

SPU → ZAG319 DH4 320

SPU → ZRHDH4

TXL → DBV319

TXL → SPU319

VIE → DBV321 319 320

VIE → ZAGDH4

ZAD → MUCDH4

ZAG → AMS319 320

ZAG → DBVDH4 319 320

ZAG → FRA320 319

ZAG → RJKEM2

ZAG → SPUDH4 320 319

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Airbus A31955 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q53 routes Airbus A32035 routes Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia7 routes Embraer 1952 routes Airbus A3212 routes

Encyclopaedia

Croatia Airlines Ltd. is the flag carrier of Croatia. Its headquarters are in the Zagreb neighborhood of Buzin and operates domestic and international services mainly to European destinations. Its main hub is Zagreb International Airport with focus cities being Dubrovnik, Split, and Zadar. Since November 2004, the airline has been a member of Star Alliance.

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