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$89 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Zurich

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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Zurich

Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 10:20 pmIST-ZRH
3h 00mnonstop
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7:40 am - 11:45 amZRH-IST
3h 05mnonstop
$190Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 26
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9:20 pm - 10:20 pmIST-ZRH
3h 00mnonstop
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2:35 pm - 7:35 pmZRH-IST
3h 00mnonstop
$194Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 19
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12:45 pm - 1:40 pmIST-ZRH
2h 55mnonstop
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10:40 am - 3:45 pmZRH-IST
3h 05mnonstop
$195Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 15
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8:20 pm - 10:20 pmIST-ZRH
3h 00mnonstop
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6:25 pm - 2:05 amZRH-IST
6h 40m1 stop
Tue, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 26
Air Serbia Logo
4:35 pm - 7:50 pmIST-ZRH
4h 15m1 stop
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9:30 am - 4:25 amZRH-IST
16h 55m1 stop
$210Air Serbia
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 19
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 am - 7:55 pmIST-ZRH
16h 25m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
8:40 pm - 4:50 pmZRH-IST
18h 10m1 stop
$211Air Serbia
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 15
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11:55 pm - 10:05 amIST-ZRH
11h 10m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 2:05 amZRH-IST
6h 40m1 stop
Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
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2:00 pm - 9:50 pmIST-ZRH
8h 50m1 stop
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9:30 am - 9:20 pmZRH-IST
10h 50m2 stops
$268Lufthansa
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Mon, Nov 17 - Sun, Dec 7
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 10:45 amIST-ZRH
6h 15m1 stop
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9:25 am - 10:45 pmZRH-IST
11h 20m2 stops
$289Lufthansa
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Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 4
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11:55 am - 7:20 pmIST-ZRH
8h 25m1 stop
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11:05 am - 8:40 pmZRH-IST
7h 35m2 stops
$317Croatia Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Expect lengthy waits at Istanbul's security checks.
Trains from ZRH to Zurich run every ten minutes.
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Top airlines
Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from $190 (round-trip)
Turkish Airlines
Best reviews • 7.3 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 46% price drop
August
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$190
Overall average: $191
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/1Wed 10/15
IST - ZRH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$89
Typical prices: $97-224
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/30
IST - ZRH • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Zurich

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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.

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ZRH

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

Read more about ZRHby Emily Zemler
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Emily Zemler

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.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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.

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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 Fridays 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 Fridays.

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 August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $312 and $250 respectively.

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 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 64% 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 $89 for a one-way ticket and $190 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 $275 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 $171 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 $190 or less one-way and $296 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.
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

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Zurich to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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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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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 3968 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.7Crew
7.4Food
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I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

2.0 Mediocrejoel, Sep 2025IST - FIH
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I had a bad experience with the Airline company. I still did not get one of my baggages. I went several times at the Airport looking for the missing luggage.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

The prices and many to choose from: Very unfriendly unprofessional and difficult staff and lacked English skills. Had the pleasure to go to Istanbul in 2022 but went on Jordan Airlines and found Turkey a wonderful place with kind people. The experience as a first time flyer on Turkish Airlines was so disappointing that received not to go into Turkey was so upset about this cruel treatment

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Outdated business class on this aircraft, no flat bed, and even minimal recline. Couldn’t sleep at all. Laggy and outdated entertainment system. Food sub standard.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

I hate to have pay for my first luggage 165$ when I did my search on Kayak with 2 luggages .I don't plan to use kayak in the future and go with Turkish airlines directly

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.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

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

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