What is the best way to travel from Zagreb to Istanbul?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Istanbul from Zagreb?
You can get to Istanbul with just $71 by taking a Flight from Pegasus Group LTD, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Air Serbia20h 0m06:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport4:50 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 6:50:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
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Croatia Airlines29h 50m02:45 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport10:35 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Croatia Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 2:45:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 50m
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Turkish Airlines2h 20m07:55 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport12:15 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 7:55:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Air Serbia18h 5m06:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport2:55 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 6:50:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
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Croatia Airlines19h 30m010:00 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport7:30 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Croatia Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 10:00:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
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Croatia Airlines7h 30m02:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport12:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Croatia Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 2:50:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Pegasus Group LTD2h 5m04:15 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport8:20 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Group LTD goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 4:15:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Air Serbia3h 30m011:20 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport4:50 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 11:20:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Croatia Airlines9h 0m08:40 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport7:40 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Croatia Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 8:40:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Air Serbia26h 35m011:20 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport3:55 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 11:20:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
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Turkish Airlines2h 20m09:25 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport1:45 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 9:25:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Turkish Airlines2h 20m07:55 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport12:15 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 7:55:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Air Serbia15h 5m011:20 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport4:25 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 11:20:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/7/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
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Eurowings7h 35m010:45 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport8:20 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 10:45:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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Croatia Airlines18h 5m010:00 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport6:05 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Croatia Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 10:00:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/7/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $160 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
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Lufthansa6h 55m09:50 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport6:45 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 9:50:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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Turkish Airlines2h 20m09:25 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport1:45 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 9:25:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Eurowings10h 50m010:45 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport11:35 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 10:45:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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FlixBus22h 10m08:20 PMZagrebCentral Bus Station8:30 PMIstanbulEsenler Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 8:20:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
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Air Serbia7h 45m06:40 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport4:25 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 6:40:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/9/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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Eurowings6h 35m012:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport9:25 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 12:50:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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Lufthansa27h 40m09:45 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport3:25 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 9:45:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/9/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
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Croatia Airlines18h 40m06:45 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport3:25 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Croatia Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 6:45:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/9/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
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Turkish Airlines2h 20m09:25 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport1:45 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 9:25:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/8/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Croatia Airlines7h 30m02:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport12:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Croatia Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 2:50:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/9/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus22h 10m08:20 PMZagrebCentral Bus Station8:30 PMIstanbulEsenler Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 2/10/2026 8:20:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 2/11/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
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What are the fastest trips from Zagreb to Istanbul?
You can get to Istanbul from Zagreb in just 2h 5m with a Flight from Pegasus Group LTD. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Turkish Airlines2h 20m07:55 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport12:15 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 7:55:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Lufthansa6h 20m02:25 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport10:45 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 2:25:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/4/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $237 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Croatia Airlines7h 30m02:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport12:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Croatia Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 2:50:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Air Serbia18h 5m06:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport2:55 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 6:50:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
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Austrian Airlines18h 30m05:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport2:20 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Austrian Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 5:50:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $358 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
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Lufthansa18h 40m06:45 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport3:25 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/4/2026 6:45:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $296 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
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Pegasus Group LTD2h 5m04:15 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport8:20 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Pegasus Group LTD goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 4:15:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
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Turkish Airlines2h 20m09:25 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport1:45 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 9:25:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Turkish Airlines2h 20m07:55 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport12:15 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 7:55:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Air Serbia3h 30m011:20 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport4:50 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Serbia goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 11:20:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
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Austrian Airlines8h 20m08:15 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport6:35 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Austrian Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 8:15:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $426 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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Croatia Airlines8h 45m08:40 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport7:25 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Croatia Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/5/2026 8:40:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/5/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $269 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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Turkish Airlines2h 20m09:25 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport1:45 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 9:25:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Austrian Airlines5h 40m02:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport10:30 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Austrian Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 2:50:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Lufthansa6h 55m09:50 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport6:45 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 9:50:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
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Croatia Airlines7h 30m02:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport12:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Croatia Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 2:50:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/7/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Eurowings7h 35m010:45 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport8:20 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 10:45:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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Eurowings10h 50m010:45 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport11:35 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/6/2026 10:45:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/6/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
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Turkish Airlines2h 20m09:25 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport1:45 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Turkish Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 9:25:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/8/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Austrian Airlines5h 25m011:05 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport6:30 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Austrian Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 11:05:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/8/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $375 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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Austrian Airlines5h 45m011:05 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport6:50 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Austrian Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 11:05:00 AM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/8/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $267 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Eurowings6h 35m012:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport9:25 PMIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 12:50:00 PM to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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Croatia Airlines7h 30m02:50 PMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport12:20 AMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Croatia Airlines goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 2:50:00 PM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/9/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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Lufthansa7h 40m09:45 AMZagreb AirportZagreb Airport7:25 PMIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Zagreb Airport, Zagreb Airport (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 9:45:00 AM to Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Airport (Turkey) arriving at 2/8/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $257 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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FlixBus22h 10m08:20 PMZagrebCentral Bus Station8:30 PMIstanbulEsenler Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 2/8/2026 8:20:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 2/9/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
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Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus22h 10m08:20 PMZagrebCentral Bus Station8:30 PMIstanbulEsenler Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Zagreb (Croatia) at 2/10/2026 8:20:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 2/11/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Zagreb to Istanbul
What are the most popular stations in Zagreb and Istanbul?
In Zagreb, you will usually depart from Train Station, Central Bus Station or Zapadni Kolodvor, while in Istanbul you will be arriving at Otogar Bus Station, Esenler Bus Station or Sultanahmet Square Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Istanbul from Zagreb? With 8 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Zagreb and Istanbul, you can pay as low as $71 with a Flight from Pegasus Group LTD.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Pegasus Group LTD: you will get to Istanbul in just 2h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Zagreb and Istanbul are Croatia Airlines, Air Serbia and Lufthansa, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Zagreb and Istanbul is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Buzin or to Üsküdar, and look at flights from Zagreb Airport, and landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Zagreb to Istanbul?
The most popular companies between Zagreb and Istanbul, are Croatia Airlines, Air Serbia and Lufthansa. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Airlines: Croatia Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa and 5 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Zagreb to Istanbul
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Zagreb to Istanbul. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Zagreb to Istanbul
How can I reach Istanbul from Zagreb?
Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Istanbul from Zagreb.
How far is Istanbul from Zagreb?
The distance between Zagreb and Istanbul is 731.0 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Zagreb and Istanbul?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 32 kgs of CO2, a train 41 kgs, a car 200 kgs, and a flight 289 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Zagreb to Istanbul?
You can get to Istanbul with just $71 by taking a Flight from Pegasus Group LTD.
What is the fastest way to get from Zagreb to Istanbul?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Istanbul in just 2h 5m with a Flight from Pegasus Group LTD.
More routes to Zagreb and to Istanbul
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Zagreb and to Istanbul. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Bucharest to Istanbul
- Bursa to Istanbul
- Çanakkale to Istanbul
- Chisinau to Istanbul
- Düzce to Istanbul
- Eskişehir to Istanbul
- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Istanbul
- Karadeniz Ereğli to Istanbul
- Konya to Istanbul
- Munich to Istanbul
- Sakarya to Istanbul
- Salzburg to Istanbul
- Sofia to Istanbul
- Tekirdağ to Istanbul
- Thessaloniki to Istanbul
- Tirana to Istanbul
- Trabzon to Istanbul
- Van to Istanbul
