How to get from Istanbul to Zagreb
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 2h 15m, from €185.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Zagreb. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1173 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €64, on Fri, Aug 21.
This fare comes from a search on August 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Zagreb: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Zagreb Franjo Tuđmanflight
Turkish Airlines·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Zagreb prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Istanbul to Zagreb: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Zagreb works
Start with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Zagreb, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €185 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Zagreb
DepartureIstanbulWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 24h 30mfrom €73Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Who runs Istanbul to Zagreb
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Zagreb Franjo TuđmanSee live options and dates →
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FlixBusBook →On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Zagreb: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Zagreb?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Zagreb from Istanbul?+−
About 1173 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Zagreb cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €185. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Zagreb?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 15m.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Zagreb?+−
About 2h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Zagreb?+−
Istanbul is IST and Zagreb is ZAG, so this route is usually written IST to ZAG.
Which operators run Istanbul to Zagreb?+−
On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines.
Can you get from Istanbul to Zagreb without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 25h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zagreb?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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