Skyscanner home

Cheap Flights from Zagreb to Istanbul

Compare Zagreb to Istanbul flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Istanbul

Book the best Istanbul fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Zagreb to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ر.ق.‏ 949. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 319 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 319, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 336 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 336, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 348 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Zagreb on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 348, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 375 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zagreb on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 375, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 375 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zagreb on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 375, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 375 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zagreb on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 375, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 376 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zagreb on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 376, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 467 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Zagreb on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 467, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 516 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zagreb on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 516, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 516 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zagreb on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 516, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 516 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zagreb on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 516, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 516 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Jul.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Zagreb on Mon, 5 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 516, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 680 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Zagreb on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 680, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 713 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Zagreb on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 713, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 714 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Zagreb on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 714, select.
Istanbul.ر.ق.‏ 716 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Zagreb on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 716, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zagreb to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from ر.ق.‏ 986
Aug
from ر.ق.‏ 467
Sep
from ر.ق.‏ 336
Oct
from ر.ق.‏ 348
Nov
from ر.ق.‏ 319
Dec
from ر.ق.‏ 375
Jan
from ر.ق.‏ 375
Feb
from ر.ق.‏ 376
Mar
from ر.ق.‏ 375
Apr
from ر.ق.‏ 516
May
from ر.ق.‏ 516
Jun
from ر.ق.‏ 516

Direct flights from Zagreb to Istanbul

Zagreb to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zagreb to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
ClosestCheapest
from ر.ق.‏ 282
Search flights

Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
from ر.ق.‏ 319
Search flights

Zagreb to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 319
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week45

Finding cheap flights from Zagreb to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zagreb to Istanbul is ر.ق.‏ 684. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Zagreb to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines and Croatia Airlines fly direct from Zagreb to Istanbul.
As of July 2026, there are 45 flights per week flying from Zagreb to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul Airport on Friday, 20 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Air Serbia and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Istanbul is two hours ahead of Zagreb and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Flights from ZAG to IST start from 02:40 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:20 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 18 weekly Zagreb Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ZAG to IST flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Flying into Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul Airport.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Turkish Airlines.

Handy information about Zagreb Airport (ZAG)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Zagreb Airport, 76% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Zagreb to Zagreb Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel near ZAG? If you've booked an early flight from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Istanbul in March.

  • Book your flight from Zagreb Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ZAG to IST around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Izmir is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

Plan the rest of your trip from Zagreb to Istanbul

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.