How to get from Zadar to Istanbul
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We compared the ways to travel from Zadar to Istanbul. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 8h 05m, 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 30, 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 | €144Checked Sep 9 | 3h 45m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €249Reading date not recorded | 57h 06m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €126Older observation | 36h 30m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€144Checked Sep 93h 45m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€249Reading date not recorded57h 06m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€126Older observation36h 30m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zadar to Istanbul: 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.
- 1Zadar → Budapestflight
Wizz Air·1h 10m - 2Budapest → Istanbulflight
Wizz Air·3h
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.
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Flight prices by day, Zadar to Istanbul
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€144Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirZadar-BudapestSee live options and dates →Wizz AirBudapest-IstanbulSee live options and dates →
FlixBusZadar-Budapest Népliget, Budapest Népliget-Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, Zadar-Zagreb, Zagreb-SofiaBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Bucharest-IstanbulBook →
ArdaTurSofia-IstanbulBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zadar to Istanbul works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Zadar to Istanbul, connecting in Budapest, about 8h 5m. In total it's roughly €114 over 8h 5m, 1 transfer.
Zadar to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zadar to Istanbul?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 8h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Istanbul from Zadar?
About 1173 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zadar to Istanbul cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €114 to €249. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Zadar to Istanbul?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 8h 05m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Zadar to Istanbul?
About 8h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Zadar and Istanbul?
Zadar is ZAD and Istanbul is SAW, so this route is usually written ZAD to SAW.
Which operators run Zadar to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zadar to Istanbul?
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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