Cheap flights from Zürich to Istanbul
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 Zürich to Istanbul and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | CHF 66 | AJetNonstop3 hrThu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently CHF 66 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | CHF 36 | PegasusNonstop3 hrThu, Jan 8 | The cheapest one-way flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently CHF 36 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | CHF 141 | PegasusNonstop3 hrSat, Dec 27 — Sun, Dec 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Zürich to Istanbul is currently CHF 141 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | CHF 495 | Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa1 stop6 hrSat, Feb 14 — Sun, Feb 15 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul is currently CHF 495 |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 50 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Zürich to Istanbul takes 2 hr 50 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 Zürich to Istanbul per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Istanbul is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
| March Cheapest | Typical prices: CHF 70–160 |
|---|---|
| April Most expensive | Typical prices: CHF 195–370 |
Popular airlines from Zürich to Istanbul
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 Zürich to Istanbul 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 169Typical price: CHF 175–46028 weekly nonstop flightsZRH - ISTEvery day
- PegasusNonstopfrom CHF 72Typical price: CHF 90–30516 weekly nonstop flightsZRH - SAWEvery day
- AJetNonstopfrom CHF 66Typical price: CHF 95–3458 weekly nonstop flightsZRH - SAWEvery day
- Qatar Airways35 weekly connecting flightsZRH - IST, SAWEvery day
- KLMfrom CHF 218Typical price: CHF 280–69021 weekly connecting flightsZRH - ISTEvery day
- Air Francefrom CHF 218Typical price: CHF 300–73021 weekly connecting flightsZRH - ISTEvery day
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
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
Frequently asked questions about flying from Zürich to Istanbul
The cheapest flights from Zürich to Istanbul are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from CHF 70 to CHF 160.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from CHF 66. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from CHF 36.
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 Zürich to Istanbul is CHF 169, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
- The cheapest Pegasus flight from Zürich to Istanbul is CHF 72, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 2.
- The cheapest AJet flight from Zürich to Istanbul is CHF 66, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
- The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Istanbul is CHF 218, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 8.
- The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Istanbul is CHF 218, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 16.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul starts at CHF 66 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at CHF 36 and departs on Thu, Jan 8.
2 hr 50 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.
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 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 35 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Istanbul are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 28 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 35 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
Other popular airlines flying from Zürich to Istanbul are:
- Pegasus offers 16 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
- AJet offers 8 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).
- Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Zürich to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from CHF 66. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from CHF 36.
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 Zürich to Istanbul is CHF 169, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 9.
- The cheapest Pegasus flight from Zürich to Istanbul is CHF 72, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 2.
- The cheapest AJet flight from Zürich to Istanbul is CHF 66, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
- The cheapest KLM flight from Zürich to Istanbul is CHF 218, flying from Mar 6 to Mar 8.
- The cheapest Air France flight from Zürich to Istanbul is CHF 218, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 16.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Zürich to Istanbul.
- There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 16 Pegasus direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 8 AJet direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Istanbul at price CHF 141 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Zürich to Istanbul.
- There are 28 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 16 Pegasus direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 8 AJet direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
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 CHF 66 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 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 CHF 495 from Sat, Feb 14 to Sun, Feb 15 with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Zürich and Istanbul start at CHF 66 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.
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.
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 CHF 141 from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28 with Pegasus.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Zürich and Istanbul at price CHF 141 is offered by Pegasus from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28.
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.
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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