Flights from Zagreb Airport (ZAG) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Returns from £109.74

One-way from £47.25

If you are looking to fly from Pleso to Istanbul Airport you will find there are 3 airliners who offer this route. These include Freebird Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Croatia Airlines. The flight time is approximately 2 Hours 9 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Istanbul Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

On arriving at Istanbul Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Istanbul Airport is 2.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Pleso.

To see all airliners that offer flights between Pleso and Istanbul Airport please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines223233208:5523:40VIEW FLIGHTS
Croatia Airlines223233208:5523:40VIEW FLIGHTS
Freebird Airlines100000014:3314:33VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 17 a week with times that vary between 08:55 and 23:40.

To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
08:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1054
12:15
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5350
14:33
AirlineFlight  No
Freebird AirlinesFH562
20:25
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1056
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5352
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Tuesday
08:55
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5350
12:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1054
20:25
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5352
Turkish AirlinesTK1056
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Wednesday
08:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1054
12:15
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5350
13:35
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5358
Turkish AirlinesTK1058
20:25
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1056
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5352
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Thursday
08:55
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5350
Turkish AirlinesTK1054
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5352
Turkish AirlinesTK1056
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Friday
12:15
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5350
Turkish AirlinesTK1054
13:35
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5358
Turkish AirlinesTK1058
20:25
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5352
Turkish AirlinesTK1056
VIEW FLIGHTS
Saturday
08:55
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5350
Turkish AirlinesTK1054
13:35
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5358
Turkish AirlinesTK1058
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5352
Turkish AirlinesTK1056
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Sunday
08:55
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5350
Turkish AirlinesTK1054
20:25
AirlineFlight  No
Croatia AirlinesOU5352
23:40
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK1056
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Ljubljana to Istanbul02 Hours 18 Minutes
Vienna Schwechat to Istanbul02 Hours 15 Minutes

Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)

DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Zagreb ZAG to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Zagreb ZAG to Istanbul IST is £47.25 ($62 €56.46)
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DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Zagreb ZAG to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Zagreb ZAG to Istanbul IST is £109.74 ($144 €131.13)
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Flight Info FAQ - Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Zagreb to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST): Croatia Airlines, Freebird Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Zagreb to Istanbul?
The flight from Zagreb to Istanbul is 1,135KM or 705 miles.
How long does the flight from Zagreb to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Zagreb to Istanbul takes 2 Hours 9 Minutes.

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