Cheap flights from Istanbul to Zürich

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Cheapest round-trip flightsCHF 65
AJetNonstop4 hrThu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zürich is currently CHF 65
Cheapest one-way flightCHF 24
AJetNonstop4 hrSat, Dec 20
The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Zürich is currently CHF 24
Last-minute weekend getawayCHF 71
AJetNonstop4 hrThu, Dec 25 — Mon, Dec 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Zürich is currently CHF 71
Cheapest business class flightsCHF 429
Lufthansa, SWISS1 stop6 hrThu, Feb 5 — Sun, Feb 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zürich is currently CHF 429
Fastest flight2 hr 55 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Zürich takes 2 hr 55 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere 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: CHF 55–125
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: CHF 135–230

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Zürich

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from CHF 151
    Typical price: CHF 145–310
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    IST - ZRHEvery day
  • Pegasus
    Nonstop
    from CHF 83
    Typical price: CHF 90–240
    16 weekly nonstop flights
    SAW - ZRHEvery day
    18 weekly connecting flights
    IST, SAW - ZRHEvery Tue, Wed, Thu
  • AJet
    Nonstop
    from CHF 65
    Typical price: CHF 95–260
    8 weekly nonstop flights
    SAW - ZRHEvery day
  • Qatar Airways
    35 weekly connecting flights
    IST, SAW - ZRHEvery day
  • KLM
    from CHF 170
    Typical price: CHF 240–550
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IST - ZRHEvery day
  • Air France
    from CHF 171
    Typical price: CHF 260–620
    21 weekly connecting flights
    IST - ZRHEvery day

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    IstanbulTürkiye59 min30 km
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    IstanbulTürkiye46 min34 km
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    BursaTürkiye2 hr 22 min96 km
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    TekirdağTürkiye1 hr 33 min90 km

Popular airports near Zürich

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)
    ZürichSwitzerland16 min9 km
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
    BaselSwitzerland1 hr 10 min79 km
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (MLH)
    MulhouseFrance1 hr 10 min79 km
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    GenevaSwitzerland3 hr 4 min224 km

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 CHF 55 to CHF 125.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zürich recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from CHF 65. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from CHF 24.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Zürich is CHF 151, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Zürich is CHF 83, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Zürich is CHF 65, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Zürich is CHF 170, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 9.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Istanbul to Zürich is CHF 171, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zürich starts at CHF 65 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at CHF 24 and departs on Sat, Dec 20.
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 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 35 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Zürich are:
  • Pegasus offers 16 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
  • AJet offers 8 nonstop flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
  • KLM offers 21 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
  • Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France 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 CHF 65. The cheapest one-way flight was with AJet from CHF 24.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Zürich is CHF 151, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Zürich is CHF 83, flying from Dec 25 to Dec 28.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Zürich is CHF 65, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Istanbul to Zürich is CHF 170, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 9.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Istanbul to Zürich is CHF 171, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 8.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Zürich.
  • There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 16 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
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 CHF 71 is offered by AJet from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Zürich.
  • There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 16 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 AJet direct flights from Istanbul to Zürich per week. Flights are available every day.
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 CHF 65 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8 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 CHF 429 from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8 with Lufthansa, SWISS.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Zürich start at CHF 65 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.
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 CHF 71 from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29 with AJet.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Zürich at price CHF 71 is offered by AJet from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
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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