6–9 May 2027
Spring Break Opening — Week 1
House, EDM, hip hop
Clubs: Papaya, Noa, Kalypso
First weekend of the season. Quiet airport, short transfer times.
Zadar Airport (ZAD) → Novalja & Zrće Beach
Zrće Beach Festival Transfers 2027
Private, fixed-price transfers from Zadar Airport to Novalja and the Zrće Beach clubs for every 2027 festival. 85 km, 75–85 minutes, door to door. Standard sedan €120 one way, €230 return for up to 4 passengers — toll and luggage included.
- Distance
- 85 km via the Pag bridge
- Journey time
- 75–85 minutes
- Flight tracking
- Free, 24/7
- Price
- Fixed, no surcharges
Fixed 2027 fares to Novalja & Zrće
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and stay the same at 04:00 on a Hideout Sunday as they do at noon in May.
Most bookedBook standard sedan
Standard Sedan
up to 4 3 bags
Our core Zrće option. A clean, air-conditioned sedan for up to 4 people with 3 large bags — direct from the terminal door to your apartment, villa or club entrance.
€120
one way · €230 return
Premium Sedan
up to 4 4 bags
More legroom and boot space for four passengers travelling with festival luggage, plus bottled water on board.
€150
one way · €290 return
8-Seat Minivan
up to 8 8 bags
Mercedes Vito class van for a full crew — €23.75 per person one way when eight of you travel together.
€190
one way · €380 return
- Fixed price per vehicle — no meter, no night or festival surcharge
- Pag bridge toll, fuel, parking, VAT and luggage included
- Flight tracking — we move the pickup if your flight is delayed
- Meet & greet inside the arrivals hall with a name sign
- 60 minutes free waiting after landing
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or cash to the driver
Zrće Beach 2027 festival calendar
Pick your festival and we pre-fill the arrival date and the Novalja / Zrće route in the booking form.
13–16 May 2027
Spring Break Opening — Week 2
House, EDM, hip hop
Clubs: Papaya, Noa, Kalypso
Second opening weekend, mostly UK and Irish arrivals.
21–23 May 2027
Papaya Spring Break
House, tech house
Clubs: Papaya
Short weekend event — most guests fly in Friday morning.
26–30 May 2027
Zrće Spring Break Europe
EDM, house, hip hop
Clubs: Papaya, Noa, Kalypso, Aquarius
Large European crowd, heavy Wednesday and Thursday arrivals.
3–6 June 2027
Big Beach Spring Break
EDM, commercial house
Clubs: Papaya, Kalypso
Closing weekend of the Spring Break run.
10–27 June 2027
Wild & Free
House, disco, open air
Clubs: Zrće Beach clubs
Runs for over two weeks — flexible arrival and departure dates.
29 June – 2 July 2027
Hideout Festival
House, techno, drum & bass, UK garage
Clubs: Papaya, Noa, Kalypso, Aquarius
The busiest week of the year for airport transfers. Book early.
3–8 July 2027
DropZone Festival
Bass, drum & bass, dubstep
Clubs: Papaya, Kalypso
Starts the day Hideout ends — back-to-back festival week.
11–15 July 2027
Verknipt Island
Techno, hard techno
Clubs: Papaya, Noa
Mostly Dutch and Belgian arrivals, many late-evening flights.
17–24 July 2027
Austria Goes Zrće
EDM, house, schlager, hip hop
Clubs: Papaya, Noa, Kalypso, Aquarius
A full week with very high demand for larger vehicles.
9–12 August 2027
Barrakud Festival
Techno, house
Clubs: Papaya, Kalypso, Aquarius
Peak-season August week — airport is at its busiest.
16–20 August 2027
Night Horizon
Melodic techno, house
Clubs: Noa, Papaya
Late-season event with warm sea and quieter roads.
Dates to be announced
Sonus Festival
Techno, house
Clubs: To be announced
Sign-ups have opened for 2027; dates and host clubs are not confirmed yet.
Private sedan, festival shuttle or airport taxi?
| Our private sedan | Festival shuttle bus | Metered airport taxi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price to Novalja | €120 fixed, up to 4 people | Per person, per seat | Metered, unpredictable |
| Departure | The moment you land | Fixed timetable, waits to fill | When one is on the rank |
| Delayed flight | Pickup moves free of charge | Ticket may be lost | No booking to hold |
| Drop-off | Your apartment or club door | Central stop only | Usually door to door |
| Luggage | 3 large bags included | Limited hold space | Driver's discretion |
| Night arrivals | Same price, 24/7 | Rarely runs overnight | Night surcharge common |
Zrće 2027 transfer questions
How much is a taxi from Zadar Airport to Zrće Beach in 2027?
A standard sedan for up to 4 passengers is a fixed €120 one way and €230 return. A premium sedan is €150 one way, and an 8-seat minivan is €190 one way, which works out at about €24 per person. The Pag bridge toll, fuel, luggage and VAT are all included, and there is no festival or night surcharge.
How long does the transfer from Zadar Airport to Novalja take?
The drive is about 85 km and takes 75 to 85 minutes. The route runs north along the coast and crosses the Pag bridge (Paški most) onto the island. During Hideout and Austria Goes Zrće weeks the last few kilometres into Novalja can be slower, so we build extra time into festival-week pickups.
Can the driver drop me directly at the Zrće Beach clubs?
Yes. We drop door to door at Papaya, Noa, Kalypso and Aquarius, at the Zrće Beach entrance, and at private apartments and villas in Novalja, Gajac, Caska and Stara Novalja. There are no shuttle stops and no other passengers.
What happens if my flight to Zadar is delayed?
We track your flight number in real time and shift the pickup automatically. Waiting caused by an airline delay is free, and you keep the same fixed price.
Can I book a transfer back to the airport after the festival?
Yes. Book a return at the discounted round-trip rate — €230 for a standard sedan. Early-morning departures from Novalja are normal for us; drivers routinely pick up between 03:00 and 05:00 to make first flights out of Zadar.
Is the transfer available 24 hours a day during festival weeks?
Yes, 24/7 including festival nights. Late-night and pre-dawn pickups cost exactly the same as a midday transfer.
How many bags can I bring to Zrće?
A standard sedan takes 4 passengers with 3 large suitcases plus hand luggage. If you are travelling with extra festival gear, choose the premium sedan or the 8-seat minivan, which takes 8 bags.
When should I book my 2027 Zrće festival transfer?
Book as soon as your flights are confirmed. Hideout week (29 June – 2 July 2027) and Austria Goes Zrće (17–24 July 2027) sell out our fleet first, especially for arrivals between 10:00 and 16:00.
Lock in your 2027 Zrće transfer price today
Fixed fare, flight tracked pickup, free cancellation up to 24 hours before you travel.