Istanbul to Velika Gorica (IST–ZAG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–ZAG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 705 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: OU | 21 | 32B, 32Q | 2h10 | – | Star Alliance | OU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Velika Gorica from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→ZAG | SAW→ZAG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · ZAG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 5:00 PM in Velika Gorica.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Croatia. Croatia joined the Schengen area on January 1, 2023, so the same Schengen visa valid for other member states works for Croatia. Apply at the Croatian Embassy in Ankara or through a VFS Global center. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 (about TRY 2,960) and allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen area. Required documents include a completed application form, passport photos, travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000, proof of accommodation, a return ticket, and bank statements. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure.
If you already hold a valid multi-entry Schengen visa from another country, you can enter Croatia without a separate visa application. This makes Croatia accessible as a side trip during a broader European itinerary. Croatia adopted the euro on January 1, 2023, replacing the Croatian kuna.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb (ZAG) run about 2 hours 15 minutes on Turkish Airlines and Croatia Airlines. Istanbul to Dubrovnik (DBV) and Split (SPU) have seasonal direct service in summer. Croatia uses the euro (EUR), trading at roughly 37 TRY per EUR 1. Card payments work at most businesses. Zagreb's tram system costs EUR 0.66 per single ride. Buses connect Zagreb to Split in about 5 hours (EUR 20 to EUR 30) and to Dubrovnik in about 8 hours. Catamaran ferries run along the Dalmatian coast between Split, Hvar, Korcula, and Dubrovnik from May to October.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–ZAG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to ZAG
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to ZAG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to ZAG ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 705 miles (1,134 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SOF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW).