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Cheap flights from Zurich to Istanbul

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Flight deals from Zurich to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Zurich to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Istanbul.C$124 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 12, returning Sun, Mar 22.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Zurich on Thu, Mar 12, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, Mar 22, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$124, select.
Istanbul.C$127 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 7, returning Tue, May 13.Round-trip flight with AJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Zurich on Wed, May 7, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, May 13, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$127, select.
Istanbul.C$132 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jan 11, returning Wed, Jan 21.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Zurich on Sun, Jan 11, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, Jan 21, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$132, select.
Istanbul.C$140 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 29, returning Tue, May 13.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Zurich on Tue, Apr 29, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, May 13, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$140, select.
Istanbul.C$152 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 7, returning Thu, Jun 26.Round-trip flight with AJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with AJet departing from Zurich on Wed, May 7, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Jun 26, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$152, select.
Istanbul.C$155 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 7, returning Mon, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Zurich on Fri, Nov 7, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, Nov 10, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$155, select.
Istanbul.C$159 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 7, returning Tue, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Zurich on Fri, Nov 7, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, Dec 9, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$159, select.
Istanbul.C$159 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 27, returning Thu, Oct 30.Round-trip flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Zurich on Mon, Oct 27, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departing from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, Oct 30, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$159, select.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Istanbul?

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in March.
Apr
from C$274
May
from C$127
Jun
from C$173
Jul
from C$328
Aug
from C$344
Sep
from C$200
Oct
from C$159
Nov
from C$155
Dec
from C$190
Jan
from C$132
Feb
from C$190
Mar
from C$124

Direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul

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Zurich to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$124
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week175

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Zurich to Istanbul is C$124. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 56 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines and Gulf Air fly direct from Zurich to Istanbul.
There are 175 flights per week flying from Zurich to Istanbul, as of April 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Istanbul is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Zurich Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the center of Istanbul. We've found flights to this airport from C$124.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Istanbul on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul from Zurich

Looking for cheap tickets from Zurich to Istanbul? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit "search." From Delta Air Lines to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Zurich to Istanbul. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Istanbul from Zurich from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest plane tickets or fastest journeys.
  • Flex your dates to find the best Zurich–Istanbul ticket prices. If you're flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from Zurich.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Zurich–Istanbul flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Zurich and Istanbul? Make sure to tick "Direct flights only" when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business Class flights from Zurich and Istanbul. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just stumble on a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Zurich to Istanbul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save the next time you travel.

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