Flying from Istanbul to Zadar Airport (ZAD): What you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Zadar Airport (ZAD) departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Zadar is two hours behind Istanbul. Zadar Airport is located in Zadar, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to ZAD.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to ZAD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Zadar Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Zadar Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Istanbul to ZAD flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Zadar Airport (ZAD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Zadar Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ZAD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zadar Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AVIA Rent, Surprice or Carwiz and explore beyond Zadar's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Zadar Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Rs18,872 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Zadar Airport. Return flights start at Rs61,058. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to ZAD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Zadar Airport (ZAD)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Zadar. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Zadar Airport (ZAD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Istanbul to ZAD flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Zadar, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 30ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Zadar Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 11ºC.
More about Zadar
Start your Zadar trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Zadar Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Zadar isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions you can't miss include Plitvice National Park Full Day Tour from Zadar, Zadar Sunset and Zadar City Walls.
Explore more of Croatia
Zadar has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Croatia just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north of Zadar, a visit to Zagreb will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Upper Town.
Split is another must-experience destination in Croatia and is around 113 kilometres south-east of Zadar. No trip is complete without dropping by Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Blue lagoon boat tour - Sentinels.
