IST - ZRH

$93 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Zurich

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Zurich departing on 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Zurich, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Zurich, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$198
Overall average: $103
Air Serbia
Fri 2/27Mon 3/2
IST - ZRH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$233
Typical prices: $132-$244
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/22Fri 1/2
IST - ZRH • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Expect lengthy waits at Istanbul's security checks.
Trains from ZRH to Zurich run every ten minutes.
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Zurich (IST-ZRH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Zurich that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Zurich

Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
Air Serbia Logo
5:20 am - 7:55 pm
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ZRH
16h 35m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
9:35 am - 4:10 am
ZRH
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IST
16h 35m1 stop
$198Air Serbia
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11
Air Serbia Logo
5:20 am - 8:50 am
IST
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ZRH
5h 30m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
8:40 pm - 4:10 am
ZRH
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IST
5h 30m1 stop
$199Air Serbia
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 pm - 7:55 pm
IST
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ZRH
5h 15m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
8:40 pm - 4:50 pm
ZRH
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IST
18h 10m1 stop
$205Air Serbia
Thu, May 28 - Fri, Jun 5
Air Serbia Logo
4:20 am - 8:40 am
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ZRH
5h 20m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
8:40 pm - 3:55 pm
ZRH
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IST
18h 15m1 stop
$208Air Serbia
Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30
Air Serbia Logo
4:40 pm - 7:55 pm
IST
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ZRH
5h 15m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
9:35 am - 3:55 pm
ZRH
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IST
4h 20m1 stop
$209Air Serbia
Mon, Dec 22 - Fri, Jan 2
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2:55 pm - 9:35 am
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ZRH
20h 40m1 stop
LOT Logo
10:25 am - 12:40 am
ZRH
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IST
12h 15m1 stop
$216LOT
Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Mar 27
Air Serbia Logo
5:20 am - 7:50 pm
IST
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ZRH
16h 30m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
9:35 am - 3:55 pm
ZRH
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IST
4h 20m1 stop
$218Air Serbia
Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 29
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 am - 2:15 pm
IST
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ZRH
10h 45m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
2:35 pm - 3:35 am
ZRH
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IST
12h 00m1 stop
$219Air Serbia
Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Mar 27
Air Serbia Logo
5:35 pm - 7:50 pm
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ZRH
4h 15m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
9:35 am - 4:25 am
ZRH
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IST
16h 50m1 stop
$223Air Serbia
Sat, Mar 14 - Wed, Apr 1
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 am - 7:55 pm
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ZRH
16h 25m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
ZRH
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IST
4h 30m1 stop
$224Air Serbia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Zurich flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Zurich to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Zurich?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Zurich clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Istanbul to Zurich, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Zurich?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Zurich is February, where tickets cost $103 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $250 and $248 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Zurich?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $194 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Zurich, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Zurich

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
IST

Expect lengthy waits at security during peak times. Arrive early and wear comfortable shoes for the long walk to gates.

ZRH

Trains from ZRH to Zurich run every ten minutes, taking just 15 minutes to reach the city centre.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$93
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Istanbul to Zurich

When to book flights from Istanbul to Zurich

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Zurich based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Istanbul to Zurich flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich was $93 for a one-way ticket and $198 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Zurich?

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul to Zurich.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Zurich?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Zurich flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Zurich?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul and Zurich.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Zurich?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Zurich on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Zurich, Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Zurich are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of $288 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $185 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Zurich?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Zurich.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Zurich?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zurich from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Zurich?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zurich with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul and ZRH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Zurich?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zurich from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $149 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Zurich?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Zurich.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Zurich

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Zurich to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Istanbul to Zurich

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Zurich. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Zurich? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4088 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.8Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
7.3Comfort
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This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
IST - NBO
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This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

Online check-in was unavailable for my flight. So I waited 40 min in the queue at the check-in counter. Then, unlike any other airline in the world (and I am a very frequent international flyer) Pegasus was adamant that my CPAP was just another carry on and that I had to pay extra for it. Then, after I had paid in advance for a seat, they insisted I could not sit in an exit row because I was over 60 years old (I'm clearly in good shape and buy exit row seats more or less weekly). We pushed back harder and harder and insisted on talking to the station chief, who spoke with the counter staff by phone (not to me) and eventually relented. Experience on boarf was ok-- for a budget airline.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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