Cheap Flights from Zurich to Istanbul from US$57

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Istanbul (ZRH-IST)?

  Based on Trip.com data, AJet offers one-way fares as low as US$57 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZRH to SAW on Wed, Aug 26), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$128 departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Fri, Sep 25.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Zurich to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Pegasus Airlines AJet Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Zurich to Istanbul?

  It takes about 2 hours 57 minutes to fly from Zurich to Istanbul.

• When is the best time to book flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Zurich to Istanbul?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 64 flight per week flying from Zurich to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AJet: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VF054 (12:02)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

  To find best deals on flights from Zurich to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Aug 26, with one-way flights priced at just US$57.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AJet.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Zurich to Istanbul is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich to Istanbul on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich to Istanbul on July 25, 2026 with Pegasus Airlines, with prices starting at US$75.

• Which airports can I fly to for Istanbul from Zurich?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Zurich Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ZRH-SAW) is by far the most common option on this route: Ataturk Airport (ISL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

• Is there any time difference between Zurich and Istanbul?

  The time difference between Istanbul and Zurich is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Zurich to Istanbul?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.