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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zurich to Istanbul, 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 Zurich to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Zurich to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 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 C$ 251 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 536 and C$ 459 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 56 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Zurich and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are 4 nonstop flights that take off from Zurich and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 02m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zurich and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Zurich to Istanbul?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zurich at 7:30 am and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 11:35 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Zurich to Istanbul?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport jets off at 6:50 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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 flights

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Zurich is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

    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 with an airline and back to Zurich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zurich to Istanbul?

    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 from Zurich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Zurich to Istanbul?

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

Nonstop 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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Nonstop 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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Zurich - Istanbul Flights

Departure:

Zurich (ZRH)Switzerland

Destination:

Istanbul (IST)Türkiye

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Zurich

Cabin classes:

C$ 1,850

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