How to get from Zadar to Istanbul
A real 2-leg route: flight. Flight time 8h 05m, from €114.
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.
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.
3 ways from Zadar to Istanbul: flight, train, bus
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.
Along the way to Istanbul
DepartureZadar
Change hereBudapestWho runs Zadar to Istanbul
Wizz AirZadar-BudapestSee live options and dates →Wizz AirBudapest-IstanbulSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Wizz Air; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €114. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
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.
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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