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ZAGISTSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$177Air France
Fastest2h 5mgate to gate
Options found59flights on this route
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Gümüspala Mahallesi D-100,Kuzey Yan Yol No : 90, Avcilar, 34320
Room availability is checked live
$28per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
4.0Very GoodLive availability
Istanbul Comfort Hotel
Binbirdirek Mah. Göktas Sk. No 7 Sultanahmet ,
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$26per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 4 Star
Lufthansa
LH-5989
08:15
2026-10-03
Zagreb (ZAG)Pleso
16H :50 M
1 Stop
MUC
· 13h 00m Munich (MUC), Germany
02:05
2026-10-04
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
$317
Flight DetailsZAG to IST - 16H :50 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
British Airways
BA-849
20:50
2026-10-03
Zagreb (ZAG)Pleso
27H :05 M
1 Stop
LHR
· 20h 50m London (LHR), United Kingdom
00:55
2026-10-05
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Non Refundable 5 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 2 Pieces
$319
Flight DetailsZAG to IST - 27H :05 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Croatia Airlines
OU-656
22:45
2026-10-03
Zagreb (ZAG)Pleso
24H :35 M
1 Stop
SPU
· 21h 50m Split (SPU), Croatia
00:20
2026-10-05
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
$322
Flight DetailsZAG to IST - 24H :35 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Croatia Airlines
OU-5352
20:35
2026-10-03
Zagreb (ZAG)Pleso
2H :05 M
Non Stop
23:40
2026-10-03
Istanbul (IST)Ataturk
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
$335
Flight DetailsZAG to IST - 2H :05 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$177Air France12:30
Earliest departure$250Lufthansa05:45
Shortest duration$252Turkish Airlines20:35
Night
00:00-05:59
$250Lufthansa at 05:45Morning
06:00-11:59
$220Air France at 09:00Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$177Air France at 12:30Evening
18:00-23:59
$209Lot-Polish at 18:05
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
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How to travel Zagreb to Istanbul
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Connecting flight₹16,874Longer — includes a stop53 options
Air distance is about 1,135 km. 10 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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LU
Lufthansa Flights
from $24216 flights
Fares from
$242
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
16 — compare timings in the list above
KL
Klm Royal Dutch Flights
from $22611 flights
Fares from
$226
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
11 — compare timings in the list above
CR
Croatia Airlines Flights
from $32210 flights
Fares from
$322
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
10 — compare timings in the list above
LO
Lot-Polish Flights
from $2097 flights
Fares from
$209
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 — compare timings in the list above
AI
Air France Flights
from $1773 flights
Fares from
$177
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
2h 5m · Turkish Airlines
First departure of the day
05:45 · Lufthansa
Last departure of the day
22:45 · Croatia Airlines
Options in this snapshot
59
Direct / non-stop options
6
Airport codes
Zagreb–ZAG, Istanbul–IST
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 59 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 6 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 05:45 and the last around 22:45. The fastest flight takes about 2h 5m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from $177, Evening from $209, Morning from $220, Night from $250. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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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. Across the dates currently loaded for Zagreb to Istanbul, Saturday shows the lowest fare at $177. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every 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. 6 non-stop flights are showing on Zagreb to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Zagreb to Istanbul?
Lufthansa, Klm Royal Dutch, Croatia Airlines, Lot-Polish and 1 other are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. 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 currently loaded takes about 2h 5m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 2h 5m to 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 showing right now include 1 Pieces, 23 KG and 25 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 fare showing on Zagreb to Istanbul for the dates currently loaded is $177. Fares on the same dates run up to $1,220, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Zagreb to Istanbul flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 05:45 and the last is around 22:45, 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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Approx route distance: 1,135.34 km.
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Lowest Zagreb to Istanbul airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
$177
03/10/2026
Air France
12:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$173
12/10/2026
Air France
12:30
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$168
11/12/2026
Air France
12:30
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Zagreb to Istanbul Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Zagreb and Istanbul is approximately 1,135 KM. The flight duration ranges from 2H :05 M up to 31H :45 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Zagreb to Istanbul Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 59 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Zagreb at 05:45, while the last night flight leaves at 22:45. Flights depart 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 :05 M - 31H :45 M
Airport Codes
Zagreb - ZAG, Istanbul - IST
Total Flights Available
59 flights (6 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:45
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 22:45
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
13 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
14 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
12 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
14 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
6 direct/indirect flights
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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