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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Zürich to Istanbul were £81 for one-way flights and £170 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Istanbul & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
ZRH
Destination airport IATA code
IST
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£170
Average flight time
4 hours 51 mins

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Istanbul SAW Flight Information

Traveling From
Zürich
Origin Airport IATA Code
ZRH
Traveling To
Istanbul
Destination Airport IATA Code
IST
Number of Airlines Serving
2
Available Airlines
Pegasus Airlines, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, Aegean, Lufthansa, LOT-Polish Airlines
Distance
1800 km
Direct Flight Time
2 50
Flight Price
£170

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Zürich and Istanbul?
How would you like to get from Zürich to Istanbul? You can choose to fly with Turkish Airlines or 1 other airlines on the ZRH to Istanbul Airport route. Alternatively, choose Pegasus and go from Zurich (ZRH) to Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) instead. Time to start making some decisions.
How long is a direct flight from Zürich to Istanbul?
If you’re the type of traveller who enjoys chatting to their seat mates, you’ll have roughly 2 hours and 55 minutes to do so during your direct Zürich to Istanbul flight. This journey of 1,100 miles can sometimes pass as quickly as 2 hours and 50 minutes, which still gives you time to make a new friendship or two.
What are the best airports for Zürich to Istanbul flights?
Planning a trip to Istanbul from Zürich? These are the most often flown routes that’ll take you there:

  • ZRH to Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) - 178 flights per week
  • Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport - 25 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Zürich to Istanbul?
Rest easy knowing you’re travelling to Istanbul with a reputable airline. There are numerous air carriers that offer flights from Zürich, however we’ve compiled a list of some of the best to get you started:

  • SAS with 130 flights every month.
  • Turkish Airlines with 78 flights every month.
  • British Airways with 60 flights every month.
  • Qatar Airways with 60 flights every month.
  • Croatia Airlines with 56 flights every month.
  • Air Serbia with 56 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Zürich to Istanbul?
Organising a trip from Zürich to Istanbul is easy. With 25 daily flights to pick from, you can head off on your next big adventure any time of the year.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Zürich to Istanbul 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Zürich to Istanbul, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Zürich to Istanbul is April. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £170 and can rise to £331 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Zürich to Istanbul  

Every day between Zürich and Istanbul, 3 flights from 2 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 2hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 1800 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Zürich to Istanbul — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Zürich to Istanbul to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.