How to get from Istanbul to Zadar
A real 2-leg route: flight. Flight time 8h 45m, from €92.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Zadar. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 8h 45m, 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 €76, on Mon, Aug 24.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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 → Budapestflight
Wizz Air·1h - 2Budapest → ZadarflightWizz Air·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Zadar prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Istanbul to Zadar: flight, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Zadar works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Istanbul to Zadar, connecting in Budapest, about 8h 45m. In total it's roughly €92 over 8h 45m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Zadar
DepartureIstanbul
Change hereBudapestWho runs Istanbul to Zadar
Wizz AirIstanbul-Budapest, Budapest-ZadarSee live options and dates →
Croatia AirlinesSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurBook →
FlixBusBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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 8h 45m. 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 €92 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, 8h 45m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Zadar?+−
About 8h 45m, 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 IST and Zadar is ZAD, so this route is usually written IST to ZAD.
Which operators run Istanbul to Zadar?+−
On this route you travel with Wizz Air.
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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