ZRH → IST
Cheap flights from Zurich to Istanbul
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ZRH → IST
FROM $53 · 3h · DIRECT
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Flights to Istanbul from Zurich: what the fares show
Recent searches turned up one-way tickets from Zurich to Istanbul for as little as $53: Ajet, departing December 9, 2026, on a non-stop flight. Across the 11 months we track, December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly (from $53) and July 2027 the most expensive (from $120), a difference of $67. Non-stop fares appear in our data from $53, so the cheapest option here is also a direct flight. The quickest non-stop flight in our data takes about 2h 50m. Low fares we found on this route include Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
Fares are searched across every airport we group under Istanbul (IST, SAW): check the departure and arrival airport on the seller's site.
Prices are in US dollars, one-way, economy, per adult, from recent traveler searches, checked . Fares change often; the price you pay is confirmed on the airline's or agency's site.
- Route
- ZRH → IST
- Lowest fare found
- $53 one-way
- Cheapest month
- December 2026
- Non-stop fares
- From $53
- Typical stops
- Non-stop
- Fastest itinerary
- 2h 50m
- Airlines in our data
- Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines
- Price range in our data
- $53 – $120
- Fares checked
Prices by date
| Date | Lowest fare |
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Lowest fares found recently for each departure day. Live prices may differ.
Zurich to Istanbul fares by departure date
The 30 cheapest departure days in the fares we tracked for the coming weeks, one-way per adult, checked .
Cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Istanbul
Lowest one-way economy fare per adult found for each departure month, checked November 13, 2026. Select a month to search that date.
| Month | Cheapest day | From | Airline | Stops | Duration | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $55 | Ajet | Non-stop | 3h | Search November 17, 2026 | |
| December 2026 Cheapest | $53 | Ajet | Non-stop | 3h | Search December 9, 2026 | |
| January 2027 | $53 | Ajet | Non-stop | 3h | Search January 8, 2027 | |
| February 2027 | $62 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 55m | Search February 8, 2027 | |
| March 2027 | $54 | Turkish Airlines | Non-stop | 3h | Search March 5, 2027 | |
| April 2027 | $60 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 50m | Search April 5, 2027 | |
| May 2027 | $65 | Ajet | Non-stop | 2h 55m | Search May 25, 2027 | |
| June 2027 | $62 | Turkish Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 55m | Search June 13, 2027 | |
| July 2027 | $120 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 50m | Search July 29, 2027 | |
| August 2027 | $118 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | 2h 50m | Search August 16, 2027 | |
| September 2027 | $65 | Ajet | Non-stop | 2h 55m | Search September 4, 2027 |
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Zurich to Istanbul flights: FAQ
How much is a flight from Zurich to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is $53 (non-stop, departing December 9, 2026). Fares change with demand and the date you book, so run a search to see today's prices for your dates.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Istanbul?
In our latest data, December 2026 has the lowest fares (from $53) and July 2027 the highest (from $120). The table above lists the lowest fare we found for each month.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul?
Yes. Non-stop fares from Zurich to Istanbul appear in our recent data from $53. Schedules change, so check the live results for your dates.
Which airlines sold the cheapest fares from Zurich to Istanbul?
In our recent fare data the low fares were sold by Ajet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines. On a connecting trip the airline named may fly only part of the journey; live results show every carrier.
How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Istanbul?
The quickest itinerary among the fares we tracked takes 2h 50m; each result shows its total travel time.
Does Flicket sell the tickets?
No. Flicket is a flight search site. We compare fares from airlines and travel agencies, and you book directly with the airline or agency you choose, on their website and under their terms.
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