ZRH → IST
Flights from Zurich to Istanbul
One way from 42 €, and about 64 € on a typical day. Below: each month's cheapest ticket, the cheapest day of the week and the direct flights.
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- Cheapest one way
- 42 €Tue 20 Oct
- Usual price
- 64 €on a typical day
- Cheapest month
- Octoberfrom 42 €
- Direct flights
- YesPegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Ajet
- Flight time
- 2 h 50 mindirect
- Distance
- 1 739 kmas the crow flies
Prices by month
Each month's cheapest one-way ticket from Zurich to Istanbul, and the day it leaves.
| Month | From | Day | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 42 € | Tue 20 Oct | Turkish Airlines | direct | Search |
| November 2026 | 42 € | Mon 16 Nov | Ajet | direct | Search |
| December 2026 | 53 € | Fri 4 Dec | Ajet | direct | Search |
| January 2027 | 43 € | Tue 12 Jan | Ajet | direct | Search |
| February 2027 | 50 € | Wed 10 Feb | Ajet | direct | Search |
| March 2027 | 90 € | Sun 21 Mar | Air Serbia | 1 stop | Search |
| April 2027 | 103 € | Fri 9 Apr | Air Serbia | 1 stop | Search |
| May 2027 | 65 € | Tue 25 May | Pegasus Airlines | direct | Search |
| July 2027 | 93 € | Fri 9 Jul | Air Serbia | 1 stop | Search |
The cheapest day of the week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest, at about 49 €.
Airlines
The airlines with the day's cheapest ticket, most often first.
- Ajet
- Air Serbia
- Pegasus Airlines
- LOT Polish
- easyJet
- Turkish Airlines
Direct: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Ajet
The way back
From Istanbul to Zurich, one way from 41 €. The cheapest month is December.
Flights from Istanbul to ZurichA round trip from 89 €
In November: there from 42 €, back from 47 €. Two one-way tickets can beat a return ticket.
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Questions
How much is a flight from Zurich to Istanbul?
One way from 42 €. On most days the cheapest ticket costs about 64 €.
When is it cheapest to fly from Zurich to Istanbul?
The cheapest month is October, from 42 €, and the cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul?
Yes, with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Ajet: from 42 €, in about 2 h 50 min.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Istanbul?
About 2 h 50 min direct.
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Fares are the lowest that people found on Aviasales in the last days: one way, one adult, economy, in euros. They change quickly, and Wingman watches Google Flights for the exact fare. Updated 20 October 2026. Links to Aviasales are partner links: Wingman may earn a little if you book, at no cost to you.