Pendik, Istanbul to Velika Gorica (SAW–ZAG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SAW–ZAG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 744 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 5 | 320 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Velika Gorica from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→ZAG | IST→ZAG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · ZAG: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 4:00 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.
SAW–ZAG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to ZAG
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SAW to ZAG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to ZAG ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 744 miles (1,197 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via STR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).