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$101 Find Cheap Flights from Zagreb to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul departing on 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zagreb to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zagreb to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$189
Typical prices: $147-$247
Air Serbia
Thu 2/26Sat 2/28
ZAG - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$213
Typical prices: $158-$270
Turkish Airlines
Sat 12/6Sun 12/7
ZAG - IST • Non-stop
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Air Serbia
Cheapest • from $189 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.3 score
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When to book
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Zagreb to Istanbul (ZAG-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zagreb to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Zagreb to Istanbul

Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 28
Air Serbia Logo
11:20 am - 3:55 pmZAG-IST
26h 35m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 am - 10:50 amIST-ZAG
7h 20m1 stop
$189Air Serbia
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Fri, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 28
Air Serbia Logo
11:20 am - 4:25 amZAG-IST
15h 05m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 am - 10:50 amIST-ZAG
7h 20m1 stop
$190Air Serbia
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 6:10 pmZAG-IST
2h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 8:30 amIST-ZAG
2h 10mnonstop
$213Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 1:45 pmZAG-IST
2h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 12:55 pmIST-ZAG
2h 10mnonstop
$215Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:05 pmZAG-IST
12h 35m1 stop
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8:55 am - 7:45 amIST-ZAG
24h 50m2 stops
$222Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:05 pmZAG-IST
12h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 7:45 amIST-ZAG
24h 50m2 stops
$236Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
LOT Logo
6:00 pm - 2:00 pmZAG-IST
18h 00m1 stop
LOT Logo
6:30 pm - 5:20 pmIST-ZAG
24h 50m1 stop
$250LOT
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
LOT Logo
12:45 pm - 1:55 pmZAG-IST
23h 10m1 stop
LOT Logo
7:50 am - 5:20 pmIST-ZAG
11h 30m1 stop
$279LOT
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Mon, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 1
Croatia Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 8:40 pmZAG-IST
24h 40m1 stop
Croatia Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 5:00 pmIST-ZAG
21h 30m2 stops
$295Croatia Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 1
Croatia Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 8:40 pmZAG-IST
7h 10m2 stops
Croatia Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 5:00 pmIST-ZAG
21h 30m2 stops
$299Croatia Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zagreb to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zagreb to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport departing in February.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost $187 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $273 and $231 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $264 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$101
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Zagreb to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zagreb to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Zagreb to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport was $101 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Zagreb and Istanbul?

    A passport is required to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zagreb to Istanbul?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zagreb to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zagreb to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zagreb to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Zagreb and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zagreb to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Zagreb to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zagreb to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zagreb to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of $244 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $159 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zagreb to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zagreb to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Zagreb is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Zagreb with another airline. Booking your flights between Zagreb and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Zagreb up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $271 or less one-way and $305 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zagreb to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Monday

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Zagreb to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zagreb to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4031 reviews
7.7Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
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Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Oct 2025IAD - IST
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Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

Everything was so smooth. It could be just a better temperature in the plane; it was a little cold.

Turkish Airlines will be my first choice to fly in the future.

On the Boeing 777-300 aircraft there is no personalized climate control for passengers. Every time I've ever flown on this type of airplane I've been uncomfortably warm. For shorter flights (less than 5 hours) this isn't a big deal, but on longer flights where a nap is required to stay comfortable it turns into a nightmare. I love turkish airlines, but I really fo hope they upgrade their fleet. I've flown turkish air once on a newer model and had a fantastic time, so I think its the plane more than the airline.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

I really enjoyed the food, only bad part on one of my flights my screen was a bit buggy but it wasn't a big deal it was one of their older planes so I understand that happens

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Basic, 737 Boeing, business class is just an economy class seat with blocked middle seat (European standard).

Entertainment is nonexistent. Food might have been good, however due to language barriers I didn’t get to have any food. Flat bed seats and layout was excellent. Crew efficient and straightforward, but lacking any western style approach. Not that I’d expect anything else, but one could have hoped.

Unorganized, late and they lost my bag for several days.

Flight took very long to even get checked in for, everything was late and written out by hand. My luggage was lost for several days and it was the most unorganized flight experience of my life.

Delaying more than 5 hours from Belgrade to Tirana Information very rude to questions

It's the shortest trip one could get from BEG anywhere, so it was fine.

I paid for luggage when I bought the ticket but I could not board until I paid for luggage again. The fault lays at the feet of eDreams, the company that booked our flight. Sorry, Air Serbia, but it did affect the boarding process.

They had lost my ticket and despite showing them the confirmation email with the itinerary and receipt of payment for the flight they could not put me on that flight and rescheduled departure postponing it by a whole week

Kraljevo is very convenient airport. It's brand new, small.and efficient. Great job!

Long delay (6 hour late departure, not informative enough to provide up to date info on flight, poor food quality

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