Cheap flights from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport

ZAG — IST
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Zagreb to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 381
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

Best time to book a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Zagreb with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zagreb to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 102). Flying from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 225). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZAG to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Zagreb to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 75% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG) if they book a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul. On average, Franjo Tuđman has 1 outbound flight to Istanbul per day from 1 airline. Zagreb Franjo Tuđman is conveniently located just 10.7 km from Zagreb’s city centre.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 262, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zagreb to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zagreb to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zagreb to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zagreb to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zagreb to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 102). Flying from Zagreb to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 225). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Zagreb to Istanbul

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Zagreb to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestC$ 262AverageC$ 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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