The price of a flight from Mostar to Istanbul changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 9 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $391. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
On this page, you can find and buy flights on the Mostar — Istanbul route. There are no direct flights between these cities, so the trip involves a layover at Zagreb International Airport, with a total travel time of approximately 5 hours and 55 minutes.
The flights are operated by Croatia Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Information on how to get to Mostar Airport or get from Istanbul Airport to the city, as well as price trend charts and a calendar, can be found below.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Mostar — Istanbul by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $147 in F, and the most expensive are around $330 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Mostar → Istanbul, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $146 | low | May | $186 | high | Sep | $180 | medium |
| Feb | $141 | low | Jun | $169 | medium | Oct | $164 | medium |
| Mar | $135 | low | Jul | $203 | high | Nov | $141 | low |
| Apr | $191 | high | Aug | $209 | high | Dec | $169 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with an average temperature of 28.8°C, while January is considered the coldest and wettest period, with temperatures dropping to 5.1°C and the highest levels of precipitation.
The most budget-friendly tickets are available in October starting $146 and in September starting $147. The most expensive month for travel is June, when the price increases to $328.
As a compromise between weather and price, we recommend choosing October for your trip. Avoid booking for June if saving money is your priority.
Three key airlines operate on this route: Croatia Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. There are no direct flights from Mostar to Istanbul, so all trips include a layover, most commonly at Zagreb Airport. A detailed schedule by day of the week and available route options are provided in the list below.
Flights Mostar — Istanbul depart from Mostar Airport and arrive at Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
Since there are no direct flights, the minimum travel time, including the layover in Zagreb, is approximately 5 hours and 55 minutes.
Flights are operated by Croatia Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines.
No, there are currently no non-stop flights; travel is only possible with one or more layovers.
Prices are dynamic and change based on demand; you can check the current minimum cost in the low-price calendar on this page.
No visa is required for Russian citizens for tourist trips to Turkey lasting up to 60 days.
Flights from Mostar most frequently arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST).
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