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Cheap flights from Zurich to Istanbul Airport from £85

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — IST
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Zurich to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£144

One-way from

£85

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£141

Good round-trip deal

£783 or less

Good one-way deal

£301 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 3/3-6/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • Zurich to Istanbul
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 23/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Zurich to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 3/306:45ZRH - IST
Nonstop3h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/312:45IST - ZRH
Nonstop3h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£144
Wed 19/306:55ZRH - IST
1 stop8h 00mKLM
Tue 25/317:55IST - ZRH
1 stop6h 35mKLM
Deal found 20/2£146
Tue 4/321:05ZRH - IST
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/312:45IST - ZRH
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£148
Mon 3/310:25ZRH - IST
1 stop12h 15mLOT
Fri 7/314:55IST - ZRH
1 stop20h 40mLOT
Deal found 20/2£172
Sun 16/312:10ZRH - IST
1 stop8h 35mLufthansa
Mon 24/306:50IST - ZRH
1 stop10h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£180
Mon 2/609:30ZRH - IST
1 stop5h 20mAir Serbia
Wed 4/615:40IST - ZRH
1 stop23h 45mAir Serbia
Deal found 20/2£190
Mon 28/720:05ZRH - IST
1 stop26h 35mCroatia Airlines
Sun 3/807:25IST - ZRH
1 stop6h 30mCroatia Airlines
Deal found 20/2£257

Find flights from Zurich to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Zurich

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH - IST

ZRHIST

Zurich

Mon 3/3

06:45-11:45

Nonstop3h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 6/3

12:45-13:50

Nonstop3h 05m

£144

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH - IST

ZRHIST

Zurich

Wed 19/3

06:55-16:55

1 stop8h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 25/3

17:55-22:30

1 stop6h 35m

£146

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH - IST

ZRHIST

Zurich

Tue 4/3

21:05-23:15

1 stop24h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 6/3

12:45-13:50

Nonstop3h 05m

£148

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH - IST

ZRHIST

Zurich

Mon 3/3

10:25-00:40

1 stop12h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 7/3

14:55-09:35

1 stop20h 40m

£172

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH - IST

ZRHIST

Zurich

Sun 16/3

09:00-18:05

1 stop7h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 25/3

06:50-10:05

1 stop5h 15m

£180

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH - IST

ZRHIST

Zurich

Mon 2/6

09:30-15:50

1 stop5h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 4/6

15:40-14:25

1 stop23h 45m

£190

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH - IST

ZRHIST

Zurich

Mon 28/7

20:05-23:40

1 stop26h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 3/8

07:25-12:55

1 stop6h 30m

£257

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH - IST

ZRHIST

Zurich

Sun 23/3

06:55-16:55

1 stop8h 00m

£85

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH - IST

ZRHIST

Zurich

Mon 3/3

14:45-19:45

Nonstop3h 00m

£86

ZurichIstanbul

ZRH - IST

ZRHIST

Zurich

Wed 2/4

20:45-03:30

1 stop5h 45m

£112

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Zurich to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zurich to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zurich to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Zurich to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to Istanbul Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to IST are scheduled on a Thursday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, KLM and LOT from Zurich to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
733 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Zurich, you will be flying from Zurich, which is the city’s only airport. Zurich (ZRH) is located 5.9 mi from the center of Zurich. There are 15 flights from Zurich to Istanbul per day from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zurich to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines (£144), KLM (£146), and Air Serbia (£171) offers the cheapest pricing from Zurich to Istanbul Airport. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport are KLM (£85), Turkish Airlines (£86), and Air Serbia (£112).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Zurich to Istanbul Airport on time: Pakistan International Airlines (85%), Turkish Airlines (79%), MIAT Mongolian (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Zurich to Istanbul Airport is £248. On average you can expect to pay £632. The most popular route, (Zurich - Istanbul), can usually be booked for £67.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Zurich to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Zurich to Istanbul

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