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ZAGISTFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fare€150Lot-Polish
Fastest2h 15mgate to gate
Options found58flights on this route
Find your flightZAG → IST
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Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1964
06:40
2026-10-30
Zagreb (ZAG)Pleso
15H :40 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 10h 05m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
00:20
2026-10-31
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
€391
Flight DetailsZAG to SAW - 15H :40 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1968
16:35
2026-10-30
Zagreb (ZAG)Pleso
22H :55 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 17h 15m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
17:30
2026-10-31
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
€391
Flight DetailsZAG to SAW - 22H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Klm Royal Dutch
KL-1968
16:35
2026-10-30
Zagreb (ZAG)Pleso
26H :50 M
1 Stop
AMS
· 21h 10m Amsterdam (AMS), Netherlands
21:25
2026-10-31
Istanbul (SAW)Sabiha Gokcen
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
PublishNDC
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
€391
Flight DetailsZAG to SAW - 26H :50 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare€150Lot-Polish18:00
Earliest departure€211Lufthansa06:00
Shortest duration€417Turkish Airlines20:05
Night
00:00-05:59
No optionOpen full search for moreMorning
06:00-11:59
€211Lufthansa at 06:00Afternoon
12:00-17:59
€174Lot-Polish at 12:45Evening
18:00-23:59
€150Lot-Polish at 18:00
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Zagreb (ZAG)
Pleso
Croatia
GMT 1
Latitude: 45.7429008484
Longitude: 16.0687999725
Istanbul (IST)
Ataturk
Turkey
GMT 3
Latitude: 41.275278
Longitude: 28.751944
Distance: Zagreb (ZAG), Croatia to Istanbul (IST), Turkey - 1,135.34 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
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How to travel Zagreb to Istanbul
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹39,6462h 15m4 flights
Connecting flight₹16,249Longer, includes a stop54 options
Air distance is about 1,135 km. 11 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Zagreb to Istanbul
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LO
Lot-Polish Flights
from €15013 flights
Fares from
€150
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
13 in the list above
LU
Lufthansa Flights
from €21112 flights
Fares from
€211
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 in the list above
CR
Croatia Airlines Flights
from €4069 flights
Fares from
€406
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
9 in the list above
KL
Klm Royal Dutch Flights
from €3337 flights
Fares from
€333
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 in the list above
EM
Emirates Airlines Flights
from €7946 flights
Fares from
€794
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
6 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
2h 15m · Turkish Airlines
First departure of the day
06:00 · Lufthansa
Last departure of the day
20:05 · Turkish Airlines
Flight options found
58
Direct / non-stop options
4
Airport codes
Zagreb–ZAG, Istanbul–IST
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 58 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 06:00 and the last around 20:05. The fastest flight takes about 2h 15m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from €150, Afternoon from €174, Morning from €211. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Istanbul
Istanbul’s geography shapes every visit. Sultanahmet holds Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque within walking distance, while the Grand Bazaar is a separate trading maze nearby. Ferries across the Bosphorus reveal how the European and Asian shores fit together. Travellers from India may arrive for a city break or connect onwards, but a short stop still needs realistic transfer time: Istanbul Airport is northwest of the historic centre, and traffic can slow road routes sharply.
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Tips for travellers from India
Sultanahmet is the most direct base for Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and nearby historic streets. A stay near Taksim instead favours the northern side of the central European districts, while Kadıköy provides an Asian-shore base reached by ferry or rail. Istanbul Airport is northwest of these areas; Sabiha Gökçen is a separate airport on the Asian side. A connection involving both needs a cross-city transfer.
The airport metro connects through Gayrettepe, where onward city rail serves other districts. In June 2026, the final Halkalı–Arnavutköy section opened, extending the airport railway towards Halkalı and giving passengers another western connection. Choose the interchange for the final hotel rather than assuming the airport train runs directly to Sultanahmet. The Grand Bazaar fits into a historic-peninsula day, while a Bosphorus ferry ride can be planned around an actual destination on the opposite shore. A scheduled public ferry and a sightseeing cruise offer different routes and ticket arrangements. The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship, so visitor access is organised around prayers; Hagia Sophia has separate visitor arrangements. Grouping these sites geographically still requires treating each entrance as a distinct visit. For an early flight, compare the first airport transport departure with the check-in time.
Best time to visit Istanbul
April to May or September to October, around 11–25°C, for walking and ferries.
By Air: Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 35 km northwest of the centre; metro to Gayrettepe takes roughly 30 minutes, followed by onward travel. Airport buses and taxis serve city districts.
By Rail: Gayrettepe connects the M11 airport metro with the wider metro network; Sirkeci is useful for historic peninsula travel.
By Road: Havaist airport buses serve major districts; intercity coaches use large terminals on both sides of the city.
What to do in Istanbul
Visit Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet.
Browse the covered lanes of the Grand Bazaar.
Take a public ferry across the Bosphorus.
Explore the courtyards of Topkapı Palace.
Istanbul airport information
Istanbul Airport (IST).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Zagreb to Istanbul flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Zagreb to Istanbul dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at €150. This can change from week to week.
How far is Zagreb from Istanbul by air?
The direct air distance between Zagreb (ZAG) and Istanbul (IST) is about 1,135 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from ZAG to IST?
Yes. 4 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Zagreb to Istanbul. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Zagreb to Istanbul?
Lot-Polish, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Klm Royal Dutch and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Zagreb to Istanbul?
The quickest non-stop Zagreb to Istanbul flight on this page takes about 2h 15m. Non-stop flights here take between 2h 15m and 2h 20m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Zagreb to Istanbul flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces, 23 KG and 30 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Zagreb to Istanbul flight fare?
The lowest Zagreb to Istanbul fare on this page is €150. Fares on the same dates run up to €1,369, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Zagreb to Istanbul flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:00 and the last around 20:05, local time at Zagreb. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Before you book this route
Check the airport codes ZAG–IST, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.
Where these fares come from
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Approx route distance: 1,135.34 km.
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Lowest Zagreb to Istanbul airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
€150
30/10/2026
Lot-Polish
18:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
€147
07/11/2026
Lot-Polish
18:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
€142
06/01/2027
Lot-Polish
18:00
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Zagreb to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Zagreb and Istanbul is about 1,135 KM. In these results, journey times range from 2h 15m to 43h 35m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Zagreb to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 58 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first departure from Zagreb is at 06:00 and the last is at 20:05. Flights leave from Pleso and land at Ataturk.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Zagreb to Istanbul
Aerial Distance
1,135 KM
Flight Duration
2h 15m - 43h 35m
Airport Codes
Zagreb - ZAG, Istanbul - IST
Total Flights Available
58 flights4 direct54 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 06:00
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 20:05
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
14 flights0 direct14 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
10 flights2 direct8 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
19 flights0 direct19 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
13 flights0 direct13 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
2 flights2 direct0 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
ZAG: Zagreb airport. Airport access in Zagreb depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
IST: Istanbul airport system. Istanbul can mean the main Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen. They sit on different sides of the city, so airport choice can change transfer time completely. Match the airport to Sultanahmet, Taksim, Kadikoy or your business area.
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