Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (SAW): Pegasus. The two airports are 744 miles (1,197 km) apart. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Belgrade, Sarajevo and Skopje and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ZAG to SAW
- PegasusNot in an alliance

ZAG to SAW with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Sarajevo (SJJ)Croatia Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Skopje (SKP)Croatia Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Bucharest (OTP)Air China, then Pegasus


- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines and Croatia Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet




- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines, then Pegasus


- Via Rome (FCO)Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines and 1 more, then Pegasus and AJet





- Via Prague (PRG)Croatia Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Milan (BGY)Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Zurich (ZRH)Croatia Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Stuttgart (STR)Eurowings, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Berlin (BER)Croatia Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Basel, Switzerland/Mulhouse (BSL)Ryanair, then Pegasus and AJet



- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Croatia Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet




ZAG to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZAG to SAW?
Pegasus flies nonstop from Zagreb (ZAG) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Zagreb from Istanbul by plane?
Zagreb (ZAG) and Istanbul (SAW) are 744 miles (1,197 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does ZAG to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ZAG to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Zagreb and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Belgrade (BEG), Sarajevo (SJJ), Skopje (SKP), Bucharest (OTP) and Vienna (VIE).
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.