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Flight deals from Istanbul to Zurich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $199. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Zurich.$189 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 4, returning Fri, Dec 11.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Fri, Dec 11, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Zurich.$189 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 27, returning Thu, Dec 3.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Nov 27, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Zurich.$189 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 10, returning Fri, Mar 12.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Mar 10, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Fri, Mar 12, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Zurich.$189 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 1, returning Sat, Feb 6.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Feb 1, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Sat, Feb 6, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Zurich.$189 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 1, returning Fri, Jan 1.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Jan 1, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Fri, Jan 1, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Zurich.$189 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 16, returning Thu, Nov 19.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Thu, Nov 19, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Zurich.$189 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 19, returning Tue, Feb 2.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Jan 19, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Tue, Feb 2, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Zurich.$189 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 26, returning Wed, Jan 6.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Dec 26, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Wed, Jan 6, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Zurich.$190 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 23, returning Tue, Mar 2.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Feb 23, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Tue, Mar 2, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $190, select.

Zurich.$194 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 30, returning Sun, Nov 1.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Oct 30, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $194, select.

Zurich.$200 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 21, returning Wed, Sep 30.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Sep 21, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.

Zurich.$200 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 2, returning Wed, Oct 14.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Oct 2, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Wed, Oct 14, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.

Zurich.$200 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 30, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departing from Zurich on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $200, select.

Zurich.$201 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 7, returning Tue, Apr 13.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Apr 7, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Zurich on Tue, Apr 13, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $201, select.

Zurich.$203 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 11, returning Tue, Apr 13.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Feb 11, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Zurich on Tue, Apr 13, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $203, select.

Zurich.$204 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 23, returning Wed, Aug 11.Round-trip flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Jun 23, arriving in Zurich.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departing from Zurich on Wed, Aug 11, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $204, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Istanbul to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

Istanbul to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$188
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	3 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	153

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Istanbul to Zurich?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Zurich is $188. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Zurich?

3 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Zurich.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Zurich?

Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and PIA fly direct from Istanbul to Zurich.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Zurich?

There are 153 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Zurich, as of August 2026.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Zurich is usually December.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport on Saturday, December 26, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zurich?

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 Zurich 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Zurich?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Istanbul Airport to Zurich?

Currently, Air Serbia and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Zurich.

Traveling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know

Around 3 hours is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Each week, there are 31 Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, pick the 07:30 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:15 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you get on your IST to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and ZRH:
- Vienna Airport
- Bucharest Otopeni Airport
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport is about 40 kilometers from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near IST. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your trip.

When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)

The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you'd like to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to ZRH sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Switzerland

Zurich has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland you'll want to see. Around 72 kilometers west of Zurich, a visit to Basel will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you're looking to explore another side of Switzerland, consider Bern, roughly 97 kilometers south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are key reasons to visit.