Cheap flights from Istanbul to Zürich

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Cheapest round-trip flights $127
AJet Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Mon, Jun 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zürich is currently $127
Cheapest one-way flight $66
AJet Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 24
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Zürich is currently $66
Last-minute weekend getaway $183
AJet Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Zürich is currently $183
Cheapest business class flights $593
Lufthansa, SWISS 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zürich is currently $593
Fastest flight 2 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Zürich takes 2 hr 55 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 Istanbul to Zürich is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $70–155
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $165–270

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Zürich

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $216
    Typical price: $205–365
    32 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - ZRH Every day
  • Pegasus
    Nonstop
    from $152
    Typical price: $115–285
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    SAW - ZRH Every day
    25 weekly connecting flights
    IST, SAW - ZRH Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • AJet
    Nonstop
    from $127
    Typical price: $125–310
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    SAW - ZRH Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Lufthansa
    from $247
    Typical price: $255–510
    23 weekly connecting flights
    IST - ZRH Every day
  • KLM
    from $267
    Typical price: $300–660
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IST - ZRH Every day
  • Vueling
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IST - ZRH Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 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 31 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Zürich

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    Zürich Switzerland 15 min 6 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
    Basel Switzerland 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)
    Mulhouse France 1 hr 8 min 49 mi
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    Geneva Switzerland 3 hr 1 min 139 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Zürich

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Zürich are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $70 to $155.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zürich recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $127. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $66.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Zürich is $216, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Zürich is $152, flying from May 14 to May 18.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Zürich is $127, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Zürich is $247, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Zürich is $267, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zürich starts at $127 from Sat, Jun 20 to Mon, Jun 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $66 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.
2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Zürich.
Peak travel season is May–Nov. Widely attended events are the Zurich Festival, a month-long series of art, music and theater performances sponsored by the city's cultural institutions; the outdoor dance party known as the Street Parade (Aug); and Weltklasse Zurich (Aug–Sep), a prestigious track and field event.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Zürich.
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 Istanbul to Zürich 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 Istanbul to Zürich.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 32 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .

In terms of flights, Pegasus is the most popular. Pegasus offers 21 nonstop flights and 25 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Zürich are:
  • AJet offers 6 nonstop flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
  • Lufthansa offers 23 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
  • KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
  • Vueling offers 21 connecting flights per week. Vueling flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Zürich.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zürich recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $127. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $66.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Zürich is $216, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Zürich is $152, flying from May 14 to May 18.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Zürich is $127, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Istanbul to Zürich is $247, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Zürich is $267, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Zürich.
  • There are 32 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Zürich at price $183 is offered by AJet from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Zürich.
  • There are 32 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 6 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Zürich start at $127 from Sat, Jun 20 to Mon, Jun 22 with AJet.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Zürich, 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 Istanbul and Zürich start at $593 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Lufthansa, SWISS.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Zürich start at $127 from Sat, Jun 20 to Mon, Jun 22.
To book business class trips from Istanbul to Zürich, 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 Istanbul and Zürich starts at $183 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with AJet.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Zürich at price $183 is offered by AJet from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Zürich, 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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