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1 https://www.exyuaviation.com/2022/11/zadar-airport-to-commence-100-million.html greenhouse gas emissions, reduce electricity consumption and implement energy efficient solutions throughout the company’s operations,” Josip said in a statement released in April 2023, “Our plan is to systematically incorporate the environment and climate change aspect into consideration in all our activities, which will enable us to achieve our goalbecome an environmentally sustainable airport”.

Having recorded its busiest year on record in 2022, Zadar Airport is expecting to begin an expansion project valued at €100 million, commencing after the 2023 summer period.1 www.zadar-airport.hr/en

The project, which is planned to last ten years, will seek to cater for additional traffic and enable long haul flights, which includes building a new terminal building.

According to reports, the architectural design of the facility has been inspired by the pine forest surrounding the airport and will have a glass roof with solar panels, meeting its sustainability goals.

The new terminal plans to host nine gates, two baggage carousels, a baggage sorting facility, and the capacity to seat 1,480 passengers. The expansion will also see an overhaul and extension of the runway.

In addition, the organisation has plans to build a railway to the Gaženica port, increasing access to and from the airport.

There are plenty of upcoming events in Zadar, giving you cause to see what its airport has to offer.

For music lovers, the Zadar Sunset Festival takes place for the third year running, from July 31st to August 2nd 2023. Meanwhile, the Full Moon Festival, which is held the following week, gives visitors an opportunity to experience local cuisine.

The event, which takes place on the Zadar Riva, turns boats into floating markets, selling tuna and sardines from Kali, clams from Pašman and mussels from Novigrad, for example. Meanwhile, konobas (Croatia’s traditional cellars) serve everything from the renowned Ninski šokol, to figs, cheese, and local rakija.

Finally, for those looking to catch a sporting event, the 112 kilometre GranFondo Falkensteiner Borik cycle race gives participants the opportunity to experience all the sites of the Northern part of Zadar County. The event will be accompanied by a four-day cycling camp from 18th to 22nd October 2023.