How to get from Zurich to Istanbul

Travel between Zurich, Switzerland and Istanbul, Turkey is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Switzerland enter Turkey?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Istanbul from Zurich?

Conditions of entry into Turkey:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Istanbul, Turkey?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Turkey has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 29/11/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip between Zurich and Istanbul.

Return travel to Zurich, Switzerland from Turkey is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Switzerland from Turkey?

Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Switzerland from Turkey?

Requirements for reentering Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Switzerland?

All travellers must abide by the following measures in Switzerland to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Zurich, Switzerland was last verified on 29/11/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Zurich from Istanbul.

Travelling from Zurich to Istanbul includes taking a flight.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Istanbul is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 45 min.

The distance between Zurich and Istanbul is around 1095 miles (1766 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Zurich to Istanbul:

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Istanbul from Zurich:

• You can travel from Zurich to Istanbul by flight with pegasus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £61 with pegasus from Zurich to Istanbul.

Yes, there is a direct service from Zurich to Istanbul:

• You can check for a direct flight to Istanbul with pegasus or Turkish Airlines.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Istanbul tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this journey.

Before travelling from Zurich to Istanbul, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a plane ticket is on average £61 one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Zurich to Istanbul tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.