Cheap flights from Zürich to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip flights $79
Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Mar 6 — Sun, Mar 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $79
Cheapest one-way flight $48
Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Feb 18
The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $48
Last-minute weekend getaway $162
Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Mon, Feb 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $162
Cheapest business class flights $627
Lufthansa, SWISS 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $627
Fastest flight 2 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Istanbul takes 2 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $80–280
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $255–485

Popular airlines from Zürich to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $206
    Typical price: $230–600
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - IST Every day
  • Pegasus
    Nonstop
    from $80
    Typical price: $115–395
    15 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - SAW Every day
  • AJet
    Nonstop
    from $89
    Typical price: $125–450
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ZRH - SAW Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    35 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - IST, SAW Every day
  • KLM
    from $234
    Typical price: $380–900
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - IST Every day
  • Air France
    from $288
    Typical price: $370–950
    21 weekly connecting flights
    ZRH - IST Every day

Popular airports near Zürich

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    Zürich Switzerland 16 min 6 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
    Basel Switzerland 1 hr 10 min 49 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)
    Mulhouse France 1 hr 10 min 49 mi
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    Geneva Switzerland 3 hr 4 min 139 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $80 to $280.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $79. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $206, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $80, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $89, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $234, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $288, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 16.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul starts at $79 from Fri, Mar 6 to Sun, Mar 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $48 and departs on Wed, Feb 18.
2 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Zürich to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Zürich to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 35 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Istanbul are:
  • Pegasus offers 15 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • AJet offers 7 nonstop flights per week. AJet flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Zürich and Istanbul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $79. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $206, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $80, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $89, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $234, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $288, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 16.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Zürich to Istanbul.
  • There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Pegasus direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 AJet direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Istanbul at price $162 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Zürich to Istanbul.
  • There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Pegasus direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 AJet direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Istanbul start at $79 from Fri, Mar 6 to Sun, Mar 8 with Pegasus.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Zürich to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Zürich and Istanbul start at $627 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with Lufthansa, SWISS.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Istanbul start at $79 from Fri, Mar 6 to Sun, Mar 8.
To book business class trips from Zürich to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Zürich and Istanbul starts at $162 from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9 with Pegasus.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Istanbul at price $162 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.
To find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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