Zadar

Zadar is a picturesque town on the Croatian Adriatic coast, known for its ancient history, beautiful harbour setting and unique sound and light installations.

What to see in Zadar

• Sea Organ (Morske orgulje) – a unique installation by architect Nikola Bašić in the steps of the waterfront, which turns the movement of the waves into musical tones.
• Greeting to the Sun (Pozdrav Suncu) – next to the Sea Organ, a large solar-powered circle of glass panels that comes alive with a light show after sunset.
• Old town – a peninsula of narrow lanes, stone houses and cafés, surrounded by Venetian walls.
• Roman Forum and St Donatus’ Church – the remains of the Roman forum alongside the distinctive round 9th-century church, a symbol of the town.
• Cathedral of St Anastasia (Sveta Stošija) – the largest cathedral in Dalmatia; climb its bell tower for a superb view of Zadar.
• Land Gate (Kopnena vrata) – the Renaissance city gate from the 16th century, the main entrance to the old town.
• Paklenica National Park – nearby rocky canyons and cliffs, ideal for hiking and climbing.

Zadar combines historic richness, natural beauty and modern ideas, and it is also a gateway to nearby islands and the Kornati and Krka national parks.

Flights from Košice

The Košice–Zadar route is operated by low-cost airline Ryanair as a seasonal summer connection between Košice and the Croatian coast, in the 2026 season about three times a week. The summer schedule ends on 24 October 2026 and Zadar is not among the routes Ryanair has announced from Košice for winter 2026/2027 – the route is suspended in winter and returns with the next summer schedule. Always check current frequencies in the flight schedule before planning your holiday.

Practical tips

• Zadar Airport (ZAD) is about 8 km from the town centre. An airport shuttle bus timed to arrivals runs to the centre and the ferry port.
• The best time to visit Zadar is June to September, when the weather is at its best and the town and surrounding islands are in full summer mode.
• Ryanair is a low-cost airline, so check the hand and hold baggage limits in advance to avoid extra charges at the airport.