Franjo Tuđman Airport

Morning bank (06:00–09:00) and Sunday evenings are the only reliably busy windows.

Security rarely exceeds 20 minutes outside peaks; the real delay risk is check-in queues for leisure carriers, not screening.

Schengen and non-Schengen departures split after security; wrong side means a long walk back.

Gates A are typically Schengen; B/C handle non-Schengen and some mixed traffic — check your boarding pass zone before settling in a café.

Landside options beat most airside choices for quality and price.

After security you get standard café/sandwich fare; the better bakers and sit-down spots are in the public hall before controls.

Gate changes and last-minute pier swaps happen; official boards lag less than generic apps.

Croatia Airlines and the airport site publish the most reliable status; confirm gate 40–50 minutes before departure.