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Cheap flights from Zurich to Istanbul Airport from £74

ZRH — IST
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Istanbul

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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Istanbul

Fri 27/1120:50 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sun 29/1116:40 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 19/9£138
Fri 11/1220:50 -
1 stop18h 10m
Sun 13/1216:40 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 17/9£139
Thu 5/1109:30 -
1 stop17h 10m
Mon 9/1105:25 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 17/9£140
Wed 4/1109:30 -
1 stop17h 10m
Fri 13/1105:25 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 17/9£141
Tue 24/1106:40 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sat 28/1121:20 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 22/9£149
Thu 12/1106:40 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Sun 15/1121:20 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 22/9£149
Mon 19/1007:40 -
Nonstop3h 00m
Mon 26/1021:20 -
Nonstop3h 05m
Deal found 22/9£150
Sat 31/1009:30 -
1 stop5h 30m
Mon 23/1105:25 -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 21/9£159
Tue 13/1020:40 -
1 stop6h 00m
Wed 21/1004:25 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 18/9£160
Sun 11/1020:40 -
1 stop6h 00m
Thu 22/1016:40 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 17/9£161
Thu 10/1206:50 -
1 stop8h 05m
Mon 14/1207:15 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 20/9£161

Find flight deals from Zurich to Istanbul

Round-trip from

£138

One-way from

£74

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£168

Good round-trip deal

£351 or less

Good one-way deal

£164 or less
Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 27/11-29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Zurich to Istanbul
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Air Serbia
  • Air Serbia
  • 21/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Zurich to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ZurichIstanbul

ZRH Zurich - IST Istanbul

ZRHIST

Zurich

Sun 13/12

15:05-17:00

1 stop23h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£74

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH Zurich - IST Istanbul

ZRHIST

Zurich

Wed 28/10

09:30-04:40

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£75

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH Zurich - IST Istanbul

ZRHIST

Zurich

Fri 23/10

15:10-15:55

1 stop23h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£75

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH Zurich - IST Istanbul

ZRHIST

Zurich

Sat 10/10

20:40-15:00

1 stop17h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£96
Fastest return journey

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH Zurich - IST Istanbul

ZRHIST

Zurich

Sat 9/1

06:40-11:45

Nonstop3h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£116

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH Zurich - IST Istanbul

ZRHIST

Zurich

Thu 8/10

19:15-02:05

1 stop5h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£117

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH Zurich - IST Istanbul

ZRHIST

Zurich

Mon 30/11

09:30-17:00

1 stop5h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 4/12

05:25-20:05

1 stop16h 40m

£140

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH Zurich - IST Istanbul

ZRHIST

Zurich

Fri 6/11

20:50-17:00

1 stop18h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 13/11

05:25-08:45

1 stop5h 20m

£140

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH Zurich - IST Istanbul

ZRHIST

Zurich

Wed 17/3

09:30-04:40

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 21/3

16:40-08:45

1 stop18h 05m

£140

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH Zurich - IST Istanbul

ZRHIST

Zurich

Mon 30/11

09:30-04:40

1 stop17h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 3/12

05:25-08:45

1 stop5h 20m

£140

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (average of £132). Flying from Zurich to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to IST?

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Zurich to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £134 and £262 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £138 on Air Serbia (27 Nov–29 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Zurich to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,463 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,463 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,463 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
623 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,463 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

7.8

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sept 2026

LAX - IST

The plane was old, dirty and ground staff are not good. They are stand offish and unfriendly.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Zurich, you will be flying from Zurich, which is the city’s only airport. Zurich (ZRH) is located 5.9 mi from the center of Zurich. There are 17 flights from Zurich to Istanbul per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    A quick flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport can take about 3h 05m. Air Serbia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £219. Zurich and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 1080 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Pegasus Airlines (£62), and Turkish Airlines (£163) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Istanbul Airport. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Zurich to Istanbul Airport on time: MIAT Mongolian (84%), IndiGo (75%), Gulf Air (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Zurich to Istanbul Airport is £92. On average you can expect to pay £584. The most popular route, (Zurich - Istanbul), can usually be booked for £78.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (average of £132). Flying from Zurich to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Zurich to Istanbul

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£62Average£122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£163Average£284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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