Ryanair is not most people's favourite airline, but they are successful and they do fly to some more offbeat routes. Zadar airport is a classic example of a regional airport which has benefited greatly from the Irish low-cost carrier's routes, and it recently became the first Croatian airport to become a Ryanair base.

While there are many routes to Split, Zadar is also a popular arrival point for people coming to the Dalmatian coast, Split and the islands. There are now 16 Ryanair destinations for 2013, including Liverpool. We did battle with the Ryanair website to find the best deals currently on offer. 

The cheapest flight we found was £68.62 return including all booking charges, with hand luggage only. Luggage is an additional £30 (for 15kg) or £50 (for 20kg). The booking system takes some skill to navigate the various extra charges, but it is possible to get through with just a £1.64 credit card charge on top of the headline fares below.

Depart from Liverpool            Apr 8, 12, 15      £36.99     Depart Zadar Apr 15, 19, 22, 26, 29    £36.99
Depart from Liverpool            Apr 22, 29          £29.99     Depart Zadar May 3                             £36.99
Depart from Liverpool            May 13               £36.99     Depart Zadar May 24                           £36.99
Depart from Liverpool            June 3,7, 14, 17  £44.99     Depart Zadar June 10                        £36.99, June 14 £44.99
Depart from Liverpool            July all flights       £83.05     Depart Zadar July 5, 12                      £67.20
Depart from Liverpool            Aug all flights       £83.05    Depart Zadar August 1 -23                 £82.20
Depart from Liverpool            Sept all flights      £83.05    Depart Zadar Sept 30                         £67.20
Depart from Liverpool            Oct 4, 7             £54.99     Depart Zadar October 18                     £44.99, Oct 21, £36.99, Oct 25 £29.99

Credit card booking fee £1.64

How to get to Split from Zadar Airport