Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, where Austro-Hungarian architecture, colorful tiled roofs and cozy café streets meet. It's one of the Balkans' most appealing yet still under-discovered capitals. Croatia has been in the Schengen zone since 2023 and uses the euro, which makes a visit even simpler. Here's how to reach Zagreb from Tbilisi and what to see there.
✈️ Getting there from Tbilisi
- There's no direct TBS → ZAG flight yet — the trip is with a connection
- Popular connections: Istanbul, Vienna or Warsaw, ~6-9h total
- Ticket price: $340-600 return, depending on the season and how early you book
- Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) — ~17 km from the center, ~30 minutes
- Time difference: Zagreb is 3 hours behind Tbilisi (2 in summer)
- Travel365's price calendar — find the cheapest dates
🛂 Visa, ETIAS and entry
Georgian citizens don't need a visa in advance for a short visit to Croatia — visa-free stays of up to 90 days within any 180 days are allowed in the Schengen zone. Croatia has been a full Schengen member since 2023, so the border rules are the same as the rest of the zone — see visa-free countries for Georgia.
From 2026 you'll need an ETIAS authorization before entering Schengen — online, for a small fee. Details in the ETIAS 2026 guide. Make sure your passport is valid for long enough — see the passport validity rules.
Croatia's currency has been the euro (EUR) since 2023 — the old kuna is no longer in use. Cards are accepted almost everywhere; a little cash is handy for the market and small cafés. For exchanging money, see the currency exchange guide.
🏛️ Top attractions
- St Mark's Church: famous for its colorful tiled roof in the Upper Town
- Zagreb Cathedral: neo-Gothic twin spires, the city's symbol
- Ban Jelačić Square: the central square where city life begins
- Dolac Market: a colorful open-air market with red umbrellas, steps from the center
- Funicular: one of the world's shortest funiculars up to the Upper Town
- Tkalčićeva Street: a lively street full of cafés and restaurants
- Mirogoj Cemetery: arcaded and one of Europe's most beautiful cemetery-parks
💰 Budget
- Hotel: 3★ $60-100/night || 4★ $105-170/night
- Food: a local lunch $9-15; dinner at a good restaurant $18-35
- Transport: tram/bus ticket $0.80-1.60; airport shuttle to the center $9-13
- Funicular: a single ride $0.80-1.20
- Museums: entry $4-10 (e.g. the Museum of Broken Relationships)
🗓️ Best season and practical tips
The best time to visit Zagreb is May-September (warm weather, open-air cafés) and December — the city's Advent (Christmas market) is one of the best in all of Europe and is worth a trip in itself. In summer the city is calm and green, as many locals head to the coast.
If you want to explore Croatia more deeply, add Split or Dubrovnik to one trip — both are coastal cities connected to Zagreb by a domestic flight or bus. For internet, get an eSIM on arrival so maps and transport apps work right away. Compare flights and dates on Travel365's price calendar.
Zagreb's center is compact and walkable — you can easily cover the Upper and Lower Town in a day. Bring comfortable shoes, as there are plenty of cobblestone streets.
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