Find cheap airlines flights from Zurich to Istanbul

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Zurich to Istanbul, including Turkish Airlines, AJet, and Pegasus Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AJet.

Book direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul: One way flights from $44, round trip flights from $74. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Zurich to Istanbul

The distance between Zurich and Istanbul is about 1,767.98 km. It takes around 2 hours 58 minutes on average to fly from Zurich to Istanbul. The most popular month to Istanbul is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$44
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$74
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,767.98 km
Average flight time2 hours 58 minutes
Popular airlineTurkish Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Istanbul?

The cheapest time for Zurich to Istanbul flights: Nov 16 to Nov 23 — one way flight prices from $44.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Zurich to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines AJet Pegasus Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 58 minutes to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 51 flight per week flying from Zurich to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1914 (15:46) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK1908 (11:30)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Zurich to Istanbul is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich to Istanbul on November 25, 2025 with AJet, with prices starting at $36.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Zurich Airport to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ZRH-SAW) is by far the most common option on this route: Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) Ataturk Airport (ISL).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Zurich is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.