Cheapest airlines flights from Zagreb to Istanbul

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Zagreb to Istanbul, including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Pegasus Airlines has lowest fares 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.

Search for direct flights from Zagreb to Istanbul in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$73, and round-trip direct flights start at US$137.

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.

Zagreb to Istanbul Flight Details

The distance between Zagreb and Istanbul is about 1,163.33 km. The average flying time from Zagreb to Istanbul is around 2 hours 17 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$60
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$137
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,163.33 km
Average flight time2 hours 17 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

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

The average price of one-way flights from Zagreb to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Zagreb to Istanbul is August, with an average price of US$125; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$256.

US$256
US$191
US$125
US$60
    Cheapest
  • US$156
    Mar
  • US$152
    Apr
  • US$176
    May
  • US$180
    Jun
  • US$178
    Jul
  • US$125
    Aug
  • US$160
    Sep
  • US$163
    Oct
  • US$187
    Nov
  • US$256
    Dec
  • US$169
    Jan
  • US$173
    Feb

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

The average price of round-trip flights from Zagreb to Istanbul purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Zagreb to Istanbul are found during March, with an average price of US$256. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to US$479.

US$479
US$368
US$256
US$145
  • US$256
    Mar
  • US$285
    Apr
  • US$351
    May
  • US$262
    Jun
  • US$438
    Jul
  • US$376
    Aug
  • US$275
    Sep
  • US$275
    Oct
  • US$313
    Nov
  • US$479
    Dec
  • US$327
    Jan
  • US$261
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul?

Average weekly flight prices from Zagreb to Istanbul by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$263
US$208
US$153
US$98
  • US$153
    Mon
  • US$165
    Tue
  • US$236
    Wed
  • US$153
    Thu
  • US$263
    Fri
  • US$202
    Sat
  • US$153
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zagreb to Istanbul (ZAG-IST)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as US$60 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZAG to IST on Wed, Mar 11), while Pegasus Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$137 departing on Thu, Mar 19 and returning on Sat, Mar 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Zagreb to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Pegasus 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 17 minutes to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul.
  • 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 35 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 -- TK1054 (09:36) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1056 (19:47)
  • 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 Wed, Mar 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$60.
    · 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 March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul on March 14, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at US$134.
  • 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 Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Zagreb is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Zagreb to Istanbul

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Zagreb to Istanbul on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Pegasus Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Zagreb to Istanbul, with fares starting at US$119.

US$27
US$119
US$212
US$305
US$397
Pegasus Airlines
US$119
Pegasus Airlines
Air Serbia
US$160
Air Serbia
LOT Polish Airlines
US$250
LOT Polish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
US$261
Turkish Airlines
Croatia Airlines
US$397
Croatia Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

Total flights from Zagreb to Istanbul across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Turkish Airlines/Croatia Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Zagreb to Istanbul, with 18 flights per week.

0
9
18
Turkish Airlines
18
Turkish Airlines
Croatia Airlines
18
Croatia Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
3
Pegasus Airlines
Freebird Airlines
0
Freebird Airlines

How many flights fly from Zagreb to Istanbul daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Zagreb to Istanbul within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Zagreb to Istanbul is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Wednesday.

35
26
16
7
Highest
17
Mon
24
Tue
16
Wed
24
Thu
20
Fri
35
Sat
20
Sun