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$118 Find Cheap Flights from Zurich to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals from Zurich to Istanbul (ZRH-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich to Istanbul 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Zurich to Istanbul.
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Turkish Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 10:40 pmZRH-IST
3h 00mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 5:15 pmIST-ZRH
3h 00mnonstop
$210Turkish Airlines
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Sat, May 17 - Thu, May 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 11:45 amZRH-IST
3h 05mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:25 amIST-ZRH
2h 55mnonstop
$216Turkish Airlines
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Sun, May 18 - Sun, May 25
Air Serbia Logo
2:35 pm - 3:30 amZRH-IST
11h 55m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
3:40 pm - 8:40 amIST-ZRH
18h 00m1 stop
$236Air Serbia
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Wed, Jun 4 - Fri, Jun 13
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6:35 pm - 10:40 pmZRH-IST
3h 05mnonstop
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4:30 am - 8:40 amIST-ZRH
5h 10m1 stop
Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 9:20 pmZRH-IST
5h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:00 pm - 9:50 pmIST-ZRH
8h 50m1 stop
$249Lufthansa
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Fri, Jun 13 - Thu, Jun 19
Lufthansa Logo
6:55 am - 9:20 pmZRH-IST
13h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 pm - 7:35 amIST-ZRH
14h 40m1 stop
$257Lufthansa
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Sun, May 11 - Thu, May 15
Air Serbia Logo
9:30 am - 3:30 amZRH-IST
17h 00m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:35 pm - 8:40 amIST-ZRH
17h 05m1 stop
$262Air Serbia
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Mon, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 17
LOT Logo
10:30 am - 1:05 pmZRH-IST
25h 35m1 stop
LOT Logo
7:00 am - 9:40 amIST-ZRH
27h 40m1 stop
$274LOT
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Fri, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 20
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10:50 am - 2:50 pmZRH-IST
3h 00mnonstop
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6:45 pm - 8:40 amIST-ZRH
14h 55m1 stop
Mon, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 24
LOT Logo
7:55 pm - 11:50 pmZRH-IST
26h 55m1 stop
LOT Logo
7:00 am - 9:40 amIST-ZRH
27h 40m1 stop
$391LOT
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Thu, May 29 - Sun, Jun 1
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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to Istanbul

 
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.
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ZRH

Zurich Airport's security is efficient but lines can be long. Follow instructions and have liquids in a clear bag to speed up the process.

Read more about ZRHby Emily Zemler
IST

Istanbul Airport's metro link connects to the city centre. The M11 line operates from 6 am to midnight with trains every 5 minutes.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Emily Zemler

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 Zurich to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zurich to Istanbul 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 Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Istanbul Airport, 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 Zurich to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost $136 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $408 and $326 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,163, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich to Istanbul Airport, 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 Zurich to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$118
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Zurich to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zurich to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Zurich to Istanbul Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport was $118 for a one-way ticket and $210 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    On your way to Istanbul Airport, you’ll fly out from Zurich. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    SWISS, ANA, Singapore Airlines, Air India, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

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

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

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

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

    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 Zurich to Istanbul Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Zurich 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 Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline. Booking your flights between Zurich and IST 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 Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Istanbul Airport from Zurich 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 Zurich to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $370 or less one-way and $493 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Zurich Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zurich to Istanbul

Monday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Tuesday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Wednesday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Friday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Saturday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Sunday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Zurich

Monday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Tuesday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Wednesday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Thursday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Friday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Saturday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

Sunday

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, IndiGo, +4 more

Asiana Airlines, Gulf Air, +5 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Zurich to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zurich to Istanbul. 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 Zurich to Istanbul? 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 3790 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.7Crew
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.3Food
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Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

10.0 ExcellentMaria Cristina, Apr 2025MIA - IST
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Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

The flight attendants were great! The seating for business class is better on other airlines. The food was also good!

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

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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