Find Cheap Flights from Zürich to Istanbul (ZRH - IST)

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Cheapest round-trip flights	$121	AJet Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Sun, Jan 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $121
Cheapest one-way flight	$48	Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jan 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $48
Last-minute weekend getaway	$115	Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $115
Cheapest business class flights	$621	Lufthansa, SWISS 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Nov 29 — Sun, Nov 30	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $621

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: $90–275
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $245–470

Popular airlines from Zürich to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $236

Typical price: $220–590

28 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - IST Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $132

Typical price: $115–390

15 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - SAW Every day
AJet

Nonstop

from $136

Typical price: $120–440

7 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - SAW Every day
Qatar Airways

32 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - IST, SAW Every day
KLM

from $309

Typical price: $350–860

21 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - IST Every day
British Airways

from $545

Typical price: $610–1,450

21 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - IST Every day

Popular airports near Zürich

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Zürich Switzerland 15 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 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 34 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Istanbul

When are the cheapest days to fly from Zürich to Istanbul?

The cheapest flights from Zürich to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $90 to $275.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zürich to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $121. 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 $236, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 8.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $132, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
The cheapest AJet flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $136, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $309, flying from Jan 23 to Jan 26.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $545, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 26.

What are the cheapest flights from Zürich to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul starts at $121 from Thu, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $48 and departs on Wed, Jan 7.

How long does it take to fly from Zürich to Istanbul?

2 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Zürich to Istanbul.

When should you fly to Istanbul, Türkiye?

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).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Zürich to Istanbul?

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 is the best airline to fly from Zürich to Istanbul?

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 32 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) .
British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways 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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Zürich to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $121. 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 $236, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 8.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $132, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
The cheapest AJet flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $136, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $309, flying from Jan 23 to Jan 26.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $545, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 26.

Which airlines have direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul?

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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Zürich to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Istanbul at price $115 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul?

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.

When are direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul available?

There are direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Istanbul start at $121 from Thu, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 18 with AJet.

How can I find nonstop flights from Zürich to Istanbul?

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.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Zürich to Istanbul?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Zürich and Istanbul start at $621 from Sat, Nov 29 to Sun, Nov 30 with Lufthansa, SWISS.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Zürich to Istanbul?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Istanbul start at $121 from Thu, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 18.

How can I book business class trips from Zürich to Istanbul?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Zürich to Istanbul next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Zürich and Istanbul starts at $115 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with Pegasus.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Zürich to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Istanbul at price $115 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Zürich to Istanbul?

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.