Cheap flights from Istanbul to Zürich
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Zürich and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | CHF 65 | AJetNonstop4 hrThu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zürich is currently CHF 65 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | CHF 24 | AJetNonstop4 hrSat, Dec 20 | The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Zürich is currently CHF 24 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | CHF 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 flights | CHF 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 flight | 2 hr 55 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Zürich takes 2 hr 55 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Istanbul to Zürich per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
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
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Istanbul to Zürich in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- Turkish AirlinesNonstopfrom CHF 151Typical price: CHF 145–31028 weekly nonstop flightsIST - ZRHEvery day
- PegasusNonstopfrom CHF 83Typical price: CHF 90–24016 weekly nonstop flightsSAW - ZRHEvery day18 weekly connecting flightsIST, SAW - ZRHEvery Tue, Wed, Thu
- AJetNonstopfrom CHF 65Typical price: CHF 95–2608 weekly nonstop flightsSAW - ZRHEvery day
- Qatar Airways35 weekly connecting flightsIST, SAW - ZRHEvery day
- KLMfrom CHF 170Typical price: CHF 240–55021 weekly connecting flightsIST - ZRHEvery day
- Air Francefrom CHF 171Typical price: CHF 260–62021 weekly connecting flightsIST - ZRHEvery day
Popular airports near Istanbul
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Istanbul center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Zürich center and popularity with travelers.
- 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:
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.
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:
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 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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