The Croatioan National Tourist Board (CNTB) announced on January 31 that T'way Air, a South Korea-based low-cost carrier, will resume direct flights between Incheon and Zagreb from July 2 through October 24, 2026. The flights will operate three times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). The 11-hour flight, priced around KRW 500,000 one-way, makes Croatia more accessible than ever to Korean travelers.
"With both direct flights and diverse connecting routes through cities like Istanbul, Vienna, and Warsaw, access to Croatia has never been better," said Marko Jurčić, Korea Director of the CNTB.
For weekend travelers, Friday evening departures arrive in Zagreb Saturday morning—perfect for maximizing limited vacation time. Those seeking more leisurely trips can use connecting flights year-round through Turkish Airlines (daily service to Zagreb, Dubrovnik, and Split via Istanbul), Lufthansa (via Frankfurt/Munich), or Middle Eastern carriers offering free one-night stopovers in Dubai or Doha.
The CNTB is promoting three main hub cities:
Zagreb: Croatia's capital blends Central European charm with modern café culture. Must-sees include St. Mark's Church with its colorful mosaic roof and the unique Museum of Broken Relationships. The UNESCO-listed Plitvice Lakes National Park, featuring 16 emerald lakes connected by 90 waterfalls, is two hours south—Croatia's tourism highlight.
Dubrovnik: The "Pearl of the Adriatic" features a perfectly preserved 2-km-long medieval wall, which visitors can walk around for a €35 entry fee. The walled Old Town and azure Adriatic views are breathtaking. Day cruises to the Elaphiti Islands offer snorkeling and seafood dining.
Split: Croatia's second-largest city centers on Emperor Diocletian's 1,700-year-old palace where residents still live, work, and dine within ancient Roman walls. The waterfront Riva Promenade embodies Mediterranean leisure. Nearby Trogir, a 30-minute drive, preserves medieval architecture on a small island.
Peak season (July-August) offers 25°C water temperatures ideal for swimming but higher prices and crowds. Shoulder seasons (May-June, September-October) provide comfortable weather, lower costs, and cultural festivals. Winter visitors shouldn't miss Zagreb's Advent Christmas Market—voted Europe's best three years in a row (2016-18).
Croatia joined the Eurozone in 2023. Costs: espresso €1.50, local restaurant meal €10-15, beer €2-3. Dubrovnik's Old Town restaurants are pricier (€20-30 mains), but Zagreb and Split remain affordable. (As of February 2, 2026, 1 EUR was approximately equal to USD 1.18 and KRW 1,729.) For more information, please contact Ivancica Park, iva@visitcroatia.kr.
(press release translated by AI, edited by David Kendall)
