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Cheapest round-trip
$190
Typical prices: $199-$381
Air Serbia
Mon 10/5Wed 10/7
ZRH - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$245
Typical prices: $127-$285
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/14Fri 9/18
ZRH - IST • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to Istanbul

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7
Air Serbia Logo
8:40 pm - 3:55 pm
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18h 15m
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4:25 am - 7:50 pm
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16h 25m
1 stop
$190Air Serbia
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 23
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3:10 pm - 3:00 pm
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22h 50m
1 stop
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3:45 pm - 7:50 pm
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5h 05m
1 stop
$191Air Serbia
Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 3
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8:40 pm - 4:05 pm
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17h 25m
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5:30 am - 8:55 am
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5h 25m
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$192Air Serbia
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 25
Air Serbia Logo
8:40 pm - 3:55 pm
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18h 15m
1 stop
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4:25 am - 2:25 pm
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ZRH
11h 00m
1 stop
$193Air Serbia
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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7:55 pm - 5:35 pm
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19h 40m
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3:00 pm - 9:35 am
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ZRH
20h 35m
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$199LOT
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28
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7:55 pm - 5:35 pm
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19h 40m
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3:00 pm - 9:35 am
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20h 35m
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$203LOT
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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7:55 pm - 11:15 am
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13h 20m
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3:00 pm - 7:05 pm
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ZRH
6h 05m
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$214LOT
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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7:55 pm - 11:15 am
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13h 20m
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3:00 pm - 7:05 pm
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6h 05m
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$215LOT
Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30
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8:40 pm - 3:55 pm
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18h 15m
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3:45 pm - 8:40 am
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17h 55m
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$219Air Serbia
Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30
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18h 15m
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3:45 pm - 8:40 am
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$220Air Serbia
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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.

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

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

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

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 November, where tickets cost $177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $362 and $349 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 $273, 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to Istanbul

 
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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.

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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.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$104
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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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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FAQs for booking Zurich to Istanbul Airport flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport was $104 for a one-way ticket and $190 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, and United Airlines 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 Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Ajet. With an average price for the route of $349 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Ajet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $169 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • 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 $357 or less one-way and $372 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to Istanbul.
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Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Istanbul to Zurich

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the 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.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4442 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Turkish airline is so mismanaged . We had to onboard a flight outside from tarmac when there was heavy rains . By the time we climbed the flight we were drenched from the rain and we were so cold. The flight service was so terrible. The flight attendant never responded to any of the calls. There were no extra snack left for the kid . On one of the more than 13 hours flight my seat did ot recline and the person in the front had reclined their seat completely , for the whole more than 13 hour journey , I barely had any space to do anything . I will never travel with this airline ever again , such a bad experience

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
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Turkish airline is so mismanaged . We had to onboard a flight outside from tarmac when there was heavy rains . By the time we climbed the flight we were drenched from the rain and we were so cold. The flight service was so terrible. The flight attendant never responded to any of the calls. There were no extra snack left for the kid . On one of the more than 13 hours flight my seat did ot recline and the person in the front had reclined their seat completely , for the whole more than 13 hour journey , I barely had any space to do anything . I will never travel with this airline ever again , such a bad experience

4 flights booked with specific seats together and a bassinet. All 4 flights were seated separately without a bassinet

We flew business class and it was impressive. So comfortable with delicious food and very attentive and polite staff. Will definitely fly Turkish airlines again.

I paid for the seat and found out that the seat doesn't recline. The staff didn't help in arranging an alternative.

Turkish airline does not care if the business class senior person has to go from one terminal to another. no guidance, no trolley, I would not travel on this airline again and also tell my friends.

Amazing! One of the best kept secrets in air travel!

We fly Bussines class and we didn’t feel like it is. Out luggage didn’t arrive and we have to return again next day from our hotel to airport to get them. Still waiting. No information from Turkish airlines Very poor customer service I think booking through kayak it was wrong decision

Three screaming and crying children in business class made it very difficult to rest. The crew made no attempt to address the situation. I might as well have saved the money and flown economy. The parents were oblivious to the discomfort their children were causing. The lounge in Istanbul is wonderful, but did not make up for the misery on the flight. My business class seat power outlet was broken and I have a cpap. The crew couldn't fix it or move me to better seat. Fortunately , the passenger in front of me allowed me to plug into his power outlet.

My seat/bed broke. Flight was delayed. Most of the cabin crew were very pleasant. Amenity kit was nice. Chairs and cabin was worn. Food was mostly quite nice.

I flew Business with my daughter and son. The service, friendliness of the staff and the comfort of the fully flat beds were phenomenal. Would definitely fly Turkish again soon.

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.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

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.

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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.

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.

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

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