How to get from Istanbul to Zadar
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We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Zadar. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 5h 50m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1173 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €81, on Thu, Aug 27.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1173 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €92Checked Sep 8 | 5h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €95Checked Sep 8 | 26h 36m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€92Checked Sep 85h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€95Checked Sep 826h 36m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Zadar: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Viennaflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 20m - 2Vienna → Zadarflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Zadar
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€98October 2026
€143November 2026
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesIstanbul-ViennaSee live options and dates →Pegasus AirlinesVienna-ZadarSee live options and dates →
AJetIstanbul-ViennaSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul-Zagreb, Zagreb-ZadarSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →
FlixBusSofia-Zagreb, Zagreb-ZadarBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, AJet, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Zadar works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Zadar, connecting in Vienna, about 5h 50m. In total it's roughly €92 over 5h 50m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul to Zadar: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Zadar?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 5h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Zadar from Istanbul?
About 1173 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Zadar cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €91 to €125. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Zadar?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 5h 50m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Zadar?
About 5h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul and Zadar?
Istanbul is SAW and Zadar is ZAD, so this route is usually written SAW to ZAD.
Which operators run Istanbul to Zadar?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, AJet, Turkish Airlines, ArdaTur, FlixBus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Zadar without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 26h 36m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Zadar?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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