Zadar Transportation

Hidrofoil is very fast boat but exclusevely for passenger service only. It run from Zadar to nearby islands but as far as I know not to all of them. Therefore I suggest to check the sesonal timetable in the passenger port of Zadar. Hidrofoil is suitable to those who aren't enjoying much in slow boat rides.

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Jadrolinija is local Croatian company with large number of ferries and passenger boats, operating along the whole Adriatic coastline. This company has monopolistic position which is very bad, and dictating prices which are target of many complains by the clients, both local and from abroad.
Jadrolinija run ferries and passenger boats from Zadar to the surrounding islands which are simply gorgeous. It is highly recommendable and affordable to visit the nearby islands around Zadar, however, not all services run on daily basis and one should check the timetable.

The quickest way is by plane - we ourselves flew in from London, and there were also flights from Germany, Italy, as well as a number of internal destinations. The airport is small and efficient, all the procedures like passport control, luggage, car rental, etc. took us a maximum of 30 minutes (even though the flight was full).

From abroad, the destination is served mostly by no-frills carriers (Ryanair, mostly), so something to keep in mind if comfort and space are an absolute must. That said, we found the flight decent for a no-frills, and the plane/service/etc. reasonable. Above all, it was on time.

Given the cramped space for boarding, would definitelt recommend investing into a priority queue ticket (10GBP per person for a return flight for us)

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Offers you secure and safe travel through the entire Croatia, no matter the number of passangers or the type of vehicle. There is also possibility of booking your transfer in advance to and from all bus and train stations, ferry ports, airports and holiday destinations in Croatia, with adequate and secure transfer at low and fixed prices.

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There is a special service by two individuals that take you from the wall side to the harbor on the north side in order for you to cut off maybe 5-7 minutes walking to the bridge over the canal. It costs $2 each and takes maybe 5 minutes to get to the other side. It is a tradition for these guys to haul passengers in a small row boat.

It is said by the locals to take to bus to the old town rather than drive around for a long time looking for parking. That all depends, but they do seem to run every 20-30 minutes, and the cost is not outrageous. It costs $1.65 each for one way ticket, and about $3 for round trip if you buy when boarding. If you buy at the station, then the prices are down about 20%. Get the ticket time stamped to avoid a fine of a lot of money.

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Regardless of the thought of getting someplace faster by using the 4 lane highway, it costs 10 cents a mile. So go 100 miles, and you pay $10. That is steep. Besides that, it costs $6 to go through the 3 mile tunnel to get on the A1 highway. A rip off, I think, especially since they have been working on building a highway system for 20 years, and maybe 2/3 done.

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There are a few designated places to park; one is right next to the bridge going over to the old town. That may be the most reasonable place because of the location close to the town, and charge not too bad at 7 kuna an hour, or around $1.50. A bit further away you may find a spot along the water edge for 6 kuna; $1.25