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Flights from Zadar to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Zadar to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Budapest or Belgrade, about 3h 48m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 48m
ZADISTBUD

Zadar to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey3h 48mVia Budapest, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Budapest or Belgrade

Best ways to fly from Zadar to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZAD Budapest (BUD) IST
Leg 1: Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Qatar Airways
Tue17:45 ZAD18:36 BUD1h 09m connection19:45 BUD22:33 ISTWizz Air
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 48m
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ZAD Belgrade (BEG) IST
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 01m
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ZAD Zagreb (ZAG) IST
Leg 1: Croatia Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~4h 11m
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ZAD Vienna (VIE) IST
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines
Same alliance ~4h 38m
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ZAD Munich (MUC) IST
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 09m
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ZAD Bucharest (OTP) IST
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: TAROM, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,176 km730 miles
Journey time
3h 48mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hIstanbul vs Zadar
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
ZAD → IST, SAW

Flights from Zadar to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zadar to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Budapest, Belgrade and Zagreb. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Zadar to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,176 km.
Where do you change planes between Zadar and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Budapest (BUD), Belgrade (BEG), Zagreb (ZAG) and Vienna (VIE). Wizz Air flies both legs via Budapest, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zadar and Istanbul?
Zadar: Zadar Airport (ZAD). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Zadar and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Zadar.

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