ZAG
Zagreb
CDG
Paris
Zagreb to Paris
Flight Compensation
Zagreb to Paris — Croatia Airlines' French connection.
ZAG–CDG connects Zagreb with Paris Charles de Gaulle, operated by Croatia Airlines and Air France. EC261 applies with up to €250 compensation (tier 1 at 1,380 km).
€250
Max compensation (EC261 tier 1)
1,380 km
Route distance
2h 20m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · ZAG departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 40 days
Free check · 3 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
ZAG–CDG is a business and tourism route. Average delay 38 minutes.
Our Success Rate
73%
on ZAG–CDG claims
Average Payout
€235
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer peak
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes ZAG–CDG Claims Different
EC261 applies. At 1,380 km, this is tier 1 (€250). Croatian 3-year limitation.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates ZAG–CDG, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Croatia Airlines
OUAvg Delay
38min
Claim Success
73%
How OU Resists Claims on This Route
Croatia Airlines cites CDG congestion — foreseeable on a scheduled route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on ZAG–CDG — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
CDG Congestion
~35% of delays
Paris CDG is one of Europe's busiest airports.
Foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle ZAG–CDG Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the ZAG–CDG specific cause
File with Croatia Airlines citing EC261. Note tier 1 (€250) applies at 1,380 km.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to CCAA if rejected.
05EC261 on ZAG–CDG
EC261 applies because ZAG is a EU airport
Your departure airport (ZAG, Zagreb) is in Croatia. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (CDG, Paris) is in France does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
CCAA (Croatian Civil Aviation Agency)
Claim Time Limit
3 years from flight date
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew ZAG–CDG.
How much compensation for a ZAG–CDG delay?
€250. The route is 1,380 km, placing it in tier 1 (≤1,500 km) under EC261.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your ZAG → CDG Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to CCAA (Croatian Civil Aviation Agency) if needed.