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Cheap flights from Zurich to Istanbul Airport

ZRH — IST
3 feb. — 10 feb.1
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The best prices from Zurich to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 enero 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 207
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (C$ 133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Travel insights for flights from Zurich to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Zurich to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2025.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Zurich to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,038). Flying from Zurich to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,401). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZRH to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 enero 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Zurich to Istanbul Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 70% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Zurich to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Zurich to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 enero 2025.

The most flights from ZRH to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Zurich (ZRH) if they book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul. On average, Zurich has 15 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 2 airlines. Zurich is conveniently located just 9.4 km from Zurich’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Zurich, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Pakistan International Airlines (89%), MIAT Mongolian (80%), RwandAir( 77%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zurich to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zurich to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zurich to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,038). Flying from Zurich to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,401). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Zurich to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Zurich to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 29 enero 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapestC$ 150AverageC$ 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestC$ 373AverageC$ 501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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