Croatia Airlines vs Trade Air
Side-by-side comparison of Croatia Airlines and Trade Air: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
| Croatia Airlines | Trade Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Croatia |
| Founded | 1989 | 1994 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | - |
| Main hubs | Zagreb Airport | Zagreb Airport |
| Aircraft types | 4 | 3 |
| Cabin bag weight | 8 kg (18 lb) | - |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (22 × 16 × 8 in) | - |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included · 23 kg (51 lb) | - |
| First checked bag fee | from 30 EUR (≈ 35 USD) | - |
| Online check-in opens | 36 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | - |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +385 1 66 76 555 | +385 1 6265 053 |
Key differences
- Croatia Airlines opens online check-in earlier (36 h before departure vs 24 h).
- Croatia Airlines is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.

