IST - ZRH

$111 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 12/6. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$198
Typical prices: $138-$198
Air Serbia
Thu 11/12Mon 11/16
IST - ZRH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$228
Typical prices: $192-$309
Turkish Airlines
Tue 7/7Tue 8/18
IST - ZRH • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $198 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Most punctual • 82% on-time
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 27% 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

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 am - 8:50 am
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5h 20m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 4:00 pm
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4h 25m
1 stop
$198Air Serbia
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 21
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5:30 am - 8:50 am
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ZRH
5h 20m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 4:55 pm
ZRH
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IST
5h 20m
1 stop
$199Air Serbia
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 am - 8:50 am
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ZRH
5h 20m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
8:40 pm - 4:30 am
ZRH
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IST
5h 50m
1 stop
$208Air Serbia
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28
Air Serbia Logo
4:25 am - 8:40 am
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ZRH
5h 15m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
8:40 pm - 4:30 am
ZRH
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IST
5h 50m
1 stop
$210Air Serbia
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 am - 8:50 am
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ZRH
5h 20m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
8:40 pm - 4:00 pm
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IST
17h 20m
1 stop
$219Air Serbia
Mon, Jul 6 - Tue, Aug 18
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3:45 am - 8:40 am
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ZRH
5h 55m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:15 pm - 2:05 am
ZRH
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IST
5h 50m
1 stop
$227Lufthansa
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Aug 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 2:15 pm
IST
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ZRH
2h 55mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:45 pm
ZRH
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IST
2h 55mnonstop
$228Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 2:15 pm
IST
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ZRH
2h 55mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 7:45 pm
ZRH
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IST
3h 05mnonstop
$237Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 2:15 pm
IST
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ZRH
2h 55mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 7:45 pm
ZRH
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IST
3h 05mnonstop
$239Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 2:15 pm
IST
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ZRH
2h 55mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 7:45 pm
ZRH
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IST
3h 05mnonstop
$240Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich departing in November.

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 Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 $138 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $267 and $243 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 $247 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 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 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.
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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on ZRH

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$111
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich was $111 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Istanbul to Zurich?

    Only SWISS offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Istanbul to Zurich flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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 $275 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $196 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 $188 or less one-way and $262 or less round-trip.

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.
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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Zurich to Istanbul

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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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.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4409 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.5Food
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
7.5Entertainment
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The crews are always great. The plane is a little long in the tooth, but landed on time. Second flight with TA this holiday and I’m impressed

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
IST - BRU
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The crews are always great. The plane is a little long in the tooth, but landed on time. Second flight with TA this holiday and I’m impressed

Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

Our flight attendant was stellar with great anticipation and attention to details. Food was very good, and overall flight, though very long, was really good.

Flight got cancelled for good (apparently due to jet fuel concerns), and we had to re-book to Hannover, Germany instead.

Great food, and lots of it. They made us come to the gate two hours before the flight and you were stuck in the enclosure until you boarded with no bathroom or food or drink. My seat in business class was very claustrophobic, I could barely get into it and a large board blocked the window and made it even more claustrophobic

Turkish Business Class is a wonderful experience, and the best inflight dining experience I’ve had to date.

Very good. I was happy that business seats were in a 1-2-1 configuration for the long haul flight. The shorter flight was a 2-2-2 configuration which I do not like as much, but it was a 3 hour flight that I slept through.

The crew was amazing and the food was really good too

Some of the best service I’ve ever seen on an international flight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent with lots of choices and attention to detail. The seats are kind of old and narrow, but I have wide shoulders. The only area for improvement was making the cabin a little cooler.

It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. It’s comfortable the flight attendant. Respect you anything you ask for they gave you except the water.

Flight changed and cancelled several times over the months in advance that I booked it. However, actual flight went well, no delays, spacious seats. Had some landing issues but otherwise, fine. Also loved that they don’t check weight of luggage!

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

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

It was a safe flight with a friendly cabin crew.

The flight was never confirmed, I was not sent a ticket, and my account was charged for this flight. I’m trying to get my money back for a flight that was not booked or confirmed. Terrible experience

The plane was too hot inside. There was no entertainment and we had to sit on the plane for one hour before takeoff. There was no free wifi.

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

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