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

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Zürich to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$131	AJet Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sun, Jun 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $131
Cheapest one-way flight	$62	AJet Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $62
Last-minute weekend getaway	$207	Pegasus Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $207
Cheapest business class flights	$694	Lufthansa, SWISS 1 stop 9 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently $694

Fastest flight	2 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Istanbul takes 2 hr 45 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 July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $75–190
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $205–330

Popular airlines from Zürich to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $250

Typical price: $225–540

32 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - IST Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $161

Typical price: $110–350

21 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - SAW Every day

25 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - IST, SAW Every Sat, Sun
AJet

Nonstop

from $131

Typical price: $120–405

6 weekly nonstop flights

ZRH - SAW Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Lufthansa

from $275

Typical price: $295–690

32 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - IST Every day
KLM

from $485

Typical price: $355–850

21 weekly connecting flights

ZRH - IST Every day
Vueling

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 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

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

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 $75 to $190.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $131. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $62.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $250, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $161, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 22.
The cheapest AJet flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $131, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $275, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $485, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul starts at $131 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $62 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

2 hr 45 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 32 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

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

Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Istanbul are:

Pegasus offers 21 nonstop flights and 25 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
AJet offers 6 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) .
Vueling offers 21 connecting flights per week. Vueling 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 AJet from $131. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from $62.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $250, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $161, flying from Jun 19 to Jun 22.
The cheapest AJet flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $131, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $275, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.
The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Istanbul is $485, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 15.

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Zürich to Istanbul.

There are 32 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Pegasus direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 AJet direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul 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 Zürich and Istanbul at price $207 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Zürich to Istanbul.

There are 32 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Pegasus direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 AJet direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul 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 Zürich to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Zürich and Istanbul start at $131 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14 with AJet.

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 $694 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Lufthansa, SWISS.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Istanbul start at $131 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sun, Jun 14.

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 $207 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Pegasus.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Istanbul at price $207 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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.