Airlines operating flights from Zagreb to Istanbul

Choose from 3 airlines flying from Zagreb to Istanbul, including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and Croatia Airlines. Pegasus Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Zagreb to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Zagreb to Istanbul over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £51 and round-trip tickets from £103.

Displayed flight fares from Zagreb to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Zagreb to Istanbul

The distance between Zagreb and Istanbul is 1,163.33km. It takes around 2 hours 16 minutes on average to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£51
Cheapest return ticket price£103
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,163.33km
Average flight time2 hours 16 minutes
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Flight statistics for the Zagreb–Istanbul route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Zagreb to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Zagreb to Istanbul in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul is August, with an average price of £94. The most expensive month is usually December, with average prices reaching £192.

£192
£143
£94
£45
    Cheapest
  • £116
    Apr
  • £132
    May
  • £135
    Jun
  • £133
    Jul
  • £94
    Aug
  • £120
    Sep
  • £122
    Oct
  • £140
    Nov
  • £192
    Dec
  • £126
    Jan
  • £130
    Feb
  • £110
    Mar

During the Early May bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Zagreb to Istanbul during Early May bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Early May bank holiday is scheduled for May 4. The lowest flight fares from Zagreb to Istanbul are available on May 4, starting from £54.

£355
£205
£54
0
    Cheapest
  • £355
    30
    Apr
  • £136
    1
    May
  • £147
    2
  • £149
    3
  • £54
    4
  • £129
    5
  • £95
    6

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Pegasus Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £51 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZAG to SAW on Tue, May 26), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £103 departing on Thu, Apr 23 and returning on Tue, Apr 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Zagreb to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines Croatia Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 16 minutes to fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 40 flight per week flying from Zagreb to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1056 (20:40) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1054 (09:58) Croatia Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- OU5350 (09:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Zagreb to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, May 26, with one-way flights priced at just £51.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul on April 30, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at £50.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Zagreb Airport to Istanbul Airport (ZAG-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Zagreb is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.