Cheap flight from Zurich to Istanbul from $44

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.

• How long does it take to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 2 hours 58 minutes to fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST).

• When is the best time to book flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Zurich to Istanbul?

  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)

• When are flight tickets from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Zurich to Istanbul is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich to Istanbul on?

  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.

• Which airports can I fly to for Istanbul from Zurich?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Zurich and Istanbul?

  The time difference between Istanbul and Zurich is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Zurich to Istanbul?

  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.