Flights Zagreb → Istanbul
ZAG → IST
How long is the flight from Zagreb to Istanbul?
The flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Zagreb to Istanbul, operating with a mix of aircraft including Airbus A319, Boeing 737-900, Airbus A320, and Boeing 737-800. The destination airport in Istanbul opened in 2018 and serves over 84 million passengers annually.
The Zagreb (ZAG) → Istanbul (IST) route is operated by Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Zagreb the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST) heads east for about 1,134 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Zagreb the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia Airlines (OU) | 66% | 20 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating ZAG-IST
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Frequently asked questions about ZAG-IST
The flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
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The Zagreb-Istanbul route is about 1,134 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
