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Zagreb Istanbul
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Wed, 22 May ZAG - IST
Sat, 25 May IST - ZAG
£213 £204
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Thu, 16 May ZAG - SAW
£59 £56
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Fri, 17 May ZAG - IST
Mon, 20 May IST - ZAG
£211 £203
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£206
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
2% Trains in Istanbul are 2% cheaper than in Zagreb.
Zagreb £0.45
Istanbul £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
28% A meal in Istanbul is 28% cheaper than a meal in Zagreb.
Zagreb £10.26
Istanbul £7.38
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 40.76 TRY
1 TRY = 0.03 GBP
Last checked on 04 May 2024
Distance: 731 miles
Zagreb airports
Pleso (ZAG) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Airport (IST) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) How far from city centre: 19 miles
Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) How far from city centre: 9 miles

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

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By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Zagreb to Istanbul, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Zagreb to Istanbul change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Zagreb to Istanbul may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Zagreb to Istanbul on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Zagreb and Istanbul, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Zagreb to Istanbul airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Zagreb to Istanbul

How long does the flight take to go from Zagreb to Istanbul?
The total flight time between Zagreb and Istanbul is of around 02:40 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,442 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Zagreb to Istanbul at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul is 56£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Istanbul expensive to visit compared to Zagreb?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Istanbul costs an average of 0.62 GBP, 64% cheaper than Zagreb, with a fare of 1.71 GBP, while train tickets costs 2% less in Istanbul: 0.44 GBP against 0.45 GBP in Zagreb. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 7.38 GBP in Istanbul, 28% less than the 10.26 GBP in Zagreb. The price of the coffee is around 30% more expensive in Istanbul, with an average of 2.30 GBP , while in Zagreb the coffee costs 1.77 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul?
The most popular months to book a trip from Zagreb to Istanbul are January, November and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Zagreb to Istanbul?
The best time of the year to go to Istanbul when flying from Zagreb depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Istanbul from Zagreb in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, June and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Zagreb - Istanbul.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Zagreb to Istanbul?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Zagreb. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Istanbul compared to Zagreb?
While in Zagreb the temperatures can reach an average of 33.32 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Istanbul's temperatures can go up to 32.95 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.3 ºC in Istanbul, compared to the -9.79 ºC average degrees reported in Zagreb. During the winter period, Zagreb can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Istanbul have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Zagreb and Istanbul?
The main airport route flying between Zagreb and Istanbul is: Pleso (ZAG) to Istanbul Airport (IST). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • Croatia Airlines.
  • Alternatively, you can find Zagreb - Istanbul flights between Pleso (ZAG) to Istanbul Atatürk International Havalimani (ISL) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Turkish Airlines.
  • Croatia Airlines.
Airlines with indirect flights from Zagreb to Istanbul are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Zagreb to Istanbul are:
  • Lufthansa, stoping in Frankfurt for 120 minutes minimun.
  • Air Serbia, with 75 minutes scale in Belgrade.
Flight Duration 2 h and 40 m Flights between Zagreb and Istanbul take, on average, 2 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £56 Cheapest price for a flight between Zagreb and Istanbul found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Pleso The airport Pleso is the departure airport operating flights between Zagreb and Istanbul
Arriving Airport Istanbul Airport Flights departing Zagreb with Istanbul as destination arrive at Istanbul Airport

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