Zagreb to Istanbul ZAG → IST, SAW
Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $192 with Pegasus Airlines, 28 Nov – 30 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $103 with Pegasus Airlines, 1 Dec, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $202 to $226.
Cheapest return found recently
$192
28 Nov – 30 Nov · Pegasus Airlines
Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 3:00 p.m. · Return leaves 5:25 a.m. · 6 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$226
17 Nov – 19 Dec · Pegasus Airlines
Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · Return leaves 1:50 p.m. · 4 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$192 28 Nov – 30 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$166 16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $152 to $184.
At $192, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates from 1 Nov to 2 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
16 fares on 13 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov – 7 Nov | $226 | Air Serbia | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Nov – 6 Dec | $219 | Lauda Europe | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Nov – 18 Nov | $264 | LOT Polish | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 19 Dec | $226 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 23 Nov | $202 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 30 Nov | $192 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 | $179 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $225 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 | $244 | LOT Polish | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 23 Jan 2027 | $222 | LOT Polish | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 | $166 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Apr 2027 – 6 Apr 2027 | $206 | LOT Polish | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Apr 2027 – 17 Apr 2027 | $215 | Air Serbia | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $166.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, LOT Polish, Air Serbia, Lauda Europe.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $81 to $87.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$103
1 Dec · Pegasus Airlines
Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · 2 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$103
1 Dec · Pegasus Airlines
Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · 2 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$103 1 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$79 3 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $76 to $81.
At $103, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 9 departure dates from 22 Oct to 20 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec, 3 Dec costs $79: $24 less than the cheapest found recently.
Pegasus Airlines · Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) · nonstop · found 6 days ago
Every date we hold
9 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | $87 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Nov | $81 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Nov | $97 | Lauda Europe | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $103 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 3 Dec | $79 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Dec | $79 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Mar 2027 | $87 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Mar 2027 | $86 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Apr 2027 | $81 | Pegasus Airlines | Zagreb International Airport (ZAG) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $79.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Pegasus Airlines, Lauda Europe.
Premium cabin fares from Zagreb to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 28 Nov – 30 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zagreb to Istanbul?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $184 | $160 | +11% | 25 |
| 7–13 days | $184 | $152 | +11% | 23 |
| 14–29 days | $198 | $157 | +19% | 25 |
| 30–59 days | $185 | $173 | +11% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $169 | $167 | +2% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $166 | $166 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $86 | $81 | +9% | 11 |
| 30–59 days | $79 | $76 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
| 60–89 days | $80 | $77 | +1% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $80 | $78 | +1% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $111 | $81 | +41% | 21 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Ljubljana → Istanbul
117 km from Zagreb
$206
$14 more than flying from Zagreb
4 Dec – 7 Dec · LJU → SAW · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 11 hours ago
Graz → Istanbul
146 km from Zagreb
$324
$132 more than flying from Zagreb
19 Nov – 23 Nov · GRZ → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Graz → Istanbul
146 km from Zagreb
$75
$28 less than flying from Zagreb
28 Oct · GRZ → SAW · nonstop
found yesterday
Ljubljana → Istanbul
117 km from Zagreb
$89
$14 less than flying from Zagreb
4 Dec · LJU → SAW · nonstop
found 11 hours ago
Banja Luka → Istanbul
150 km from Zagreb
$90
$13 less than flying from Zagreb
18 Feb 2027 · BNX → SAW · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Rijeka → Istanbul
132 km from Zagreb
$282
$179 more than flying from Zagreb
27 Oct · RJK → IST · 2 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 28 Nov – 30 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work