Flights Zagreb → Istanbul
ZAG → IST
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 9.3/100 (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 6.0 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 6.0 min (ATC pre-departure); 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) | 87% | 12 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating ZAG-IST
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ZAG-IST
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.
