Cheap flights from Zurich to Istanbul

One-way fares from US$ 51 · ZRH → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Zurich
Cheapest fare
US$ 51

Turkish Airlines · Tue, 19 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from US$ 51

Direct flights
Yes

Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines

Flight time
2h 50m

1,770 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 US$ 55
  2. December 2026 US$ 55
  3. January 2027 Cheapest US$ 51
  4. February 2027 US$ 52
  5. March 2027 US$ 53
  6. April 2027 US$ 60
  7. May 2027 US$ 102
  8. June 2027 US$ 92
  9. July 2027 US$ 141
  10. August 2027 US$ 73
  11. October 2027 US$ 102

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Turkish Airlines
Depart14:05 Tue, 19 JanZRH → SAW 3h 00m · Direct
US$ 51one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart14:05 Tue, 12 JanZRH → SAW 3h 00m · Direct
US$ 53one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart14:05 Thu, 14 JanZRH → SAW 3h 00m · Direct
US$ 53one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart10:50 Tue, 5 JanZRH → SAW 2h 55m · Direct
US$ 54one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart14:05 Fri, 8 JanZRH → SAW 3h 00m · Direct
US$ 57one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart14:05 Sat, 9 JanZRH → SAW 3h 00m · Direct
US$ 57one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart14:05 Sun, 10 JanZRH → SAW 3h 00m · Direct
US$ 57one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart14:05 Mon, 11 JanZRH → SAW 3h 00m · Direct
US$ 57one way, per person
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About flights from Zurich to Istanbul

Zurich (ZRH) and Istanbul (IST) are about 1,770 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 50m, and recent direct fares were with Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$ 51, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Zurich to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$ 51 with Turkish Airlines, departing Tuesday, 19 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$ 51 to US$ 141.

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

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from US$ 51 one way.

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Istanbul?

A direct flight takes about 2h 50m. Zurich and Istanbul are around 1,770 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Zurich to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia.

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