Journey information
Overview: Zurich to Istanbul flight
Flights from Zurich to Istanbul depart on average 98 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1766 km distance in 2h 50m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1766 km |
Average flight duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Flights per day 98 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 2h 50m |
Cheapest month to travel May |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Istanbul
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£853
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Flights per day
126
Distance
1766 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Istanbul will cost around £853 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £60.
Of the 126 flights that leave Zurich for Istanbul every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1766 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and flight for Zurich to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £28, and a coach costs an average of £108.
Distance: 1766 km
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6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 62h 30m Average total duration 62h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich to Istanbul flight times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Istanbul flights for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TP8204 · TP6452 | 08:45 Zurich Airport | 12h10 | 20:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR9693+ QR108 · QR241 | 09:10 Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9693+ QR8 · QR241 | 09:10 Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9693 · QR5942+ QR241 | 09:10 Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9693 · QR9711+ QR241 | 09:10 Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9693+ QR4 · QR241 | 09:10 Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9693+ QR106 · QR241 | 09:10 Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
BA709 · BA680 | 09:10 Zurich Airport | 12h25 | 21:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO412 · LO137 | 09:25 Zurich Airport | 12h15 | 21:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO412 · LO133 | 09:25 Zurich Airport | 25h35 | 11:00 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TK1908 | 09:40 Zurich Airport | 3h05 | 12:45 Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1115 · AF1390 | 09:45 Zurich Airport | 15h05 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TK1924 | 09:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h10 | 13:05 Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
PC948 | 09:55 Zurich Airport | 2h50 | 12:45 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1390+ AF1193 | 09:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h55 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
BA8764+ BA680 | 10:10 Zurich Airport | 11h25 | 21:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
BA755 · BA680 | 10:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h25 | 21:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AF3186+ AF1641 · AF1390 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h35 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3186+ AF1841 · AF1390 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h35 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1944+ KL2013 · KL2352 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h35 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1944+ KL1959 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 27h40 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AF3186+ AF8345+ AF1390 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h35 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1944+ KL3102 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h10 | 18:25 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1944+ KL3580 · KL2352 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h35 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3186+ AF1741 · AF1390 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h35 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1944+ KL2292 · KL2352 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h35 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1944+ KL1411+ KL2352 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h35 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1944+ KL2009 · KL2352 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h35 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3186+ AF1651 · AF1390 | 10:15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 14h35 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
A3851 · A3994 | 10:20 Zurich Airport | 7h40 | 18:00 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
A3851+ A33152 | 10:20 Zurich Airport | 5h05 | 15:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
A3851+ A33150 | 10:20 Zurich Airport | 11h00 | 21:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
BA711 · BA680 | 10:40 Zurich Airport | 10h55 | 21:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1920+ KL3102 | 10:55 Zurich Airport | 7h30 | 18:25 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
LO5062 · LO139 | 11:15 Zurich Airport | 21h05 | 08:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
PC940 | 11:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h00 | 14:30 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TP6762 · TP6452 | 11:35 Zurich Airport | 9h20 | 20:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH5739+ LH1304 | 11:45 Zurich Airport | 8h00 | 19:45 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR9777+ QR106 · QR239 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 20h35 | 09:20 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9777 · QR9711+ QR239 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 20h35 | 09:20 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9777+ QR106 · QR241 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 20h25 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9777 · QR9711+ QR241 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 20h25 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
BA713 · BA680 | 12:45 Zurich Airport | 8h50 | 21:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
VF54 | 13:00 Zurich Airport | 2h55 | 15:55 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1390+ AF1293 | 13:30 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 11h20 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TK1914 | 13:35 Zurich Airport | 3h00 | 16:35 Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EN8121+ LH1304 | 13:45 Zurich Airport | 6h00 | 19:45 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH5683+ LH1304 | 13:45 Zurich Airport | 6h00 | 19:45 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AF1615 · AF1390 | 13:50 Zurich Airport | 11h00 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
VF106 | 13:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h05 | 17:00 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA759 · BA680 | 14:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 7h35 | 21:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR96 · QR239 | 14:30 Zurich Airport | 18h50 | 09:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR96 · QR241 | 14:30 Zurich Airport | 18h40 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
QR96 · QR245 | 14:30 Zurich Airport | 25h10 | 15:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
PC950 | 14:50 Zurich Airport | 2h50 | 17:40 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
PC942 | 15:25 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h00 | 18:25 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
QR9775 · QR9711+ QR239 | 15:30 Zurich Airport | 17h50 | 09:20 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9775 · QR9711+ QR241 | 15:30 Zurich Airport | 17h40 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9775+ QR106 · QR239 | 15:30 Zurich Airport | 17h50 | 09:20 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9775+ QR106 · QR241 | 15:30 Zurich Airport | 17h40 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
LO5056+ LO135 | 16:00 Zurich Airport | 22h35 | 14:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO5056+ LO137 | 16:00 Zurich Airport | 5h40 | 21:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO5056+ LO133 | 16:00 Zurich Airport | 19h00 | 11:00 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TP933 · TP6450 | 17:00 Zurich Airport | 17h55 | 10:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
TK1926 | 17:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h10 | 20:15 Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK1910 | 17:10 Zurich Airport | 3h05 | 20:15 Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1815 · AF1390 | 17:50 Zurich Airport | 7h00 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
PC944 | 17:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h00 | 20:55 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LO410 · LO133 | 18:55 Zurich Airport | 16h05 | 11:00 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO410 · LO137 | 18:55 Zurich Airport | 26h45 | 21:40 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LO410 · LO135 | 18:55 Zurich Airport | 19h40 | 14:35 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR8138+ QR142 · QR241 | 20:35 Zurich Airport | 36h35 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR8138+ QR138 · QR241 | 20:35 Zurich Airport | 36h35 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 1 March | |||||
KL1942+ KL2007 · KL2352 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3195+ AF1501 · AF1390 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3195+ AF1241 · AF1390 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3195+ AF8345+ AF1390 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1942+ KL3578 · KL2352 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3195+ AF1341 · AF1390 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3195+ AF1741 · AF1390 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3195+ AF1651 · AF1390 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1942+ KL1411+ KL2352 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1942+ KL3106 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h10 | 21:15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942+ KL1959 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h50 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AF3195+ AF1641 · AF1390 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3195+ AF1141 · AF1390 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1942+ KL2003 · KL2352 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
AF3195+ AF1841 · AF1390 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 19h45 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1942+ KL3102 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h15 | 18:20 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1942+ KL3100 | 05:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h20 | 14:25 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
LX4582+ LH1167 · LH1304 | 05:10 Zurich Airport | 14h35 | 19:45 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
TP935 · TP6454 | 05:10 Zurich Airport | 11h15 | 16:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
AF1415 · AF1390 | 05:30 Zurich Airport | 19h20 | 00:50 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
BA765 · BA678 | 05:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h50 | 14:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR9792 · QR9711+ QR241 | 05:35 Zurich Airport | 27h35 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9792 · QR5942+ QR241 | 05:35 Zurich Airport | 27h35 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
BA765 · BA680 | 05:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 16h35 | 22:10 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR9792+ QR328 · QR241 | 05:35 Zurich Airport | 27h35 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
BA725 · BA678 | 05:35 Zurich Airport | 8h50 | 14:25 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
BA725 · BA680 | 05:35 Zurich Airport | 16h35 | 22:10 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR9792+ QR4 · QR241 | 05:35 Zurich Airport | 27h35 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9792+ QR108 · QR241 | 05:35 Zurich Airport | 27h35 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR9792+ QR8 · QR241 | 05:35 Zurich Airport | 27h35 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 changes | |
TK1912 | 05:45 Zurich Airport | 3h05 | 08:50 Istanbul Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1916+ KL3106 | 05:50 Zurich Airport | 15h25 | 21:15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1916+ KL3102 | 05:50 Zurich Airport | 12h30 | 18:20 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1916+ KL3100 | 05:50 Zurich Airport | 8h35 | 14:25 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1916 · KL1959 | 05:50 Zurich Airport | 8h05 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
QR94 · QR241 | 07:45 Zurich Airport | 25h25 | 09:10 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
QR94 · QR239 | 07:45 Zurich Airport | 25h35 | 09:20 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
LH6907+ LH1300 | 07:50 Zurich Airport | 7h15 | 15:05 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918+ KL3106 | 08:00 Zurich Airport | 13h15 | 21:15 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918+ KL3102 | 08:00 Zurich Airport | 10h20 | 18:20 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918+ KL1959 | 08:00 Zurich Airport | 5h55 | 13:55 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
KL1918+ KL3100 | 08:00 Zurich Airport | 6h25 | 14:25 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 change | |
LX1830+ LH1281 · LH1304 | 08:15 Zurich Airport | 11h30 | 19:45 Istanbul Airport | 2 changes | |
TP8196 · TP6458 | 08:30 Zurich Airport | 12h45 | 21:15 Istanbul Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Zurich to Istanbul flights
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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Istanbul
- Free Wi-Fi available for 2 hours; additional time can be purchased.
- Shops located in Airside Center, including duty-free and luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès.
- Parking available in P1, P2, and P3, approximately 5.2€ (CHF 5) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Swiss and Aspire Lounges, with amenities like food and showers.
- Located in Service Center, open daily.
- Train: S2, S16, S24
- Tram: 10, 12
- Bus: 768, 759
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for two hours.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including duty-free shops and brands like Hugo Boss and Victoria's Secret.
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 0.73€ (21 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Turkish Airlines Lounge, offering food, drinks, and relaxation areas.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- H-2
- IST-1
- IST-2
- IST-3
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops located in duty-free area, including D&R and Turkish Delight.
- Parking available, located near terminal, approximately 0.18€ (5 TRY) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including ISG Lounge with food and shower facilities.
- Located in the arrivals area.
- Buses: E10, E11, SG-2
- Metro: M4
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