Journey information
Overview: Zurich to Istanbul flight
Flights from Zurich to Istanbul depart on average 83 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €37 if you book in advance.
There are 7 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. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1766 km |
Average flight duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Flights per day 83 |
Direct flights 7 |
Fastest flight 2h 50m |
Cheapest month to travel November |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Zurich to Istanbul
Cheapest price
€56
Average price
€133
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h
Flights per day
4
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Istanbul will cost around €133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
Of the 4 flights that leave Zurich for Istanbul onFri, Nov 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct flights cover the 1766 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the longest flights will take 7 h 30 m 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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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 €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €37, and a bus costs an average of €120.
Distance: 1766 km
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6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m 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, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QR9792+ QR106 · QR241 | 5:00 AM Zurich Airport | 28h10 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9792 · QR9711+ QR241 | 5:00 AM Zurich Airport | 28h10 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9792+ QR8 · QR241 | 5:00 AM Zurich Airport | 28h10 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9792 · QR5942+ QR241 | 5:00 AM Zurich Airport | 28h10 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1942+ KL1959 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h50 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942+ KL3102 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 13h15 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1942+ KL3100 | 5:05 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 9h20 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4582+ LH1167 · LH1304 | 5:10 AM Zurich Airport | 14h35 | 7:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TP935 · TP6454 | 5:10 AM Zurich Airport | 11h00 | 4:10 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916+ KL3102 | 5:50 AM Zurich Airport | 12h30 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916+ KL3100 | 5:50 AM Zurich Airport | 8h35 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1916 · KL1959 | 5:50 AM Zurich Airport | 8h05 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1016+ LH77 · LH1300 | 6:35 AM Zurich Airport | 8h30 | 3:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX4458+ LH77 · LH1300 | 7:40 AM Zurich Airport | 7h25 | 3:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1185 · LH1300 | 7:50 AM Zurich Airport | 7h15 | 3:05 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1918 · KL1959 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 5h55 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1918+ KL3102 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 10h20 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1918+ KL3100 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 6h25 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1830+ LH1281 · LH1304 | 8:15 AM Zurich Airport | 11h30 | 7:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
TP8196 · TP6458 | 8:30 AM Zurich Airport | 12h25 | 8:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR8137+ QR142 · QR241 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 24h30 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR8137+ QR146 · QR241 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 24h30 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR8137+ QR146 · QR237 | 8:40 AM Zurich Airport | 19h20 | 4:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9693+ QR12 · QR241 | 9:10 AM Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9693+ QR8 · QR237 | 9:10 AM Zurich Airport | 18h50 | 4:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9693+ QR8 · QR241 | 9:10 AM Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9693 · QR5942+ QR241 | 9:10 AM Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9693 · QR9711+ QR241 | 9:10 AM Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9693 · QR5942+ QR237 | 9:10 AM Zurich Airport | 18h50 | 4:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9693+ QR110 · QR237 | 9:10 AM Zurich Airport | 18h50 | 4:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9693+ QR4 · QR237 | 9:10 AM Zurich Airport | 18h50 | 4:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9693+ QR4 · QR241 | 9:10 AM Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9693+ QR110 · QR241 | 9:10 AM Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9693+ QR106 · QR241 | 9:10 AM Zurich Airport | 24h00 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1402 · KL1959+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 28h25 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2012+ KL1959+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 28h25 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1412 · KL1959+ KL2044 | 9:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 28h25 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
PC948 | 9:55 AM Zurich Airport | 2h50 | 12:45 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1944+ KL3102 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 8h05 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1944+ KL1959 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 27h40 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1944+ KL3100 | 10:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 28h10 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1920 · KL1959 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 27h00 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1920+ KL3100 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 27h30 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1920+ KL3102 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 7h25 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF106 | 11:15 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h05 | 2:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
PC940 | 11:30 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h00 | 2:30 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR9777+ QR12 · QR239 | 11:45 AM Zurich Airport | 21h35 | 9:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9777+ QR110 · QR241 | 11:45 AM Zurich Airport | 21h25 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9777+ QR106 · QR239 | 11:45 AM Zurich Airport | 21h35 | 9:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9777+ QR12 · QR241 | 11:45 AM Zurich Airport | 21h25 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9777+ QR106 · QR241 | 11:45 AM Zurich Airport | 21h25 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9777+ QR110 · QR237 | 11:45 AM Zurich Airport | 16h15 | 4:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9777 · QR9711+ QR241 | 11:45 AM Zurich Airport | 21h25 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1662+ LH329+ LH1304 | 12:05 PM Zurich Airport | 7h40 | 7:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
VF54 | 1:00 PM Zurich Airport | 2h55 | 3:55 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1922+ KL1959 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 24h40 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1922+ KL3102 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 29h05 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1922+ KL3100 | 1:15 PM Zurich Airport | 25h10 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1412 · KL1959+ KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h25 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1402+ KL3100+ KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h55 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2016+ KL1959+ KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h25 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2006+ KL1959+ KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h25 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1412+ KL3100+ KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h55 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2002+ KL1959+ KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h25 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL2022+ KL1959+ KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h25 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1402 · KL1959+ KL2046 | 1:30 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 24h25 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN8121+ LH1304 | 1:45 PM Zurich Airport | 6h00 | 7:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5683+ LH1304 | 1:45 PM Zurich Airport | 6h00 | 7:45 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR96 · QR245 | 2:40 PM Zurich Airport | 25h00 | 3:40 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR96 · QR239 | 2:40 PM Zurich Airport | 18h40 | 9:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR96 · QR237 | 2:40 PM Zurich Airport | 13h20 | 4:00 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR96 · QR241 | 2:40 PM Zurich Airport | 18h30 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
PC950 | 2:50 PM Zurich Airport | 2h50 | 5:40 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR9775 · QR9711+ QR239 | 3:30 PM Zurich Airport | 17h50 | 9:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9775 · QR9711+ QR241 | 3:30 PM Zurich Airport | 17h40 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9775+ QR106 · QR239 | 3:30 PM Zurich Airport | 17h50 | 9:20 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
QR9775+ QR106 · QR241 | 3:30 PM Zurich Airport | 17h40 | 9:10 AM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 2 transfers | |
PC942 | 3:35 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 3h00 | 6:35 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1924 · KL1959 | 4:30 PM Zurich Airport | 21h25 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1924+ KL3100 | 4:30 PM Zurich Airport | 21h55 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1924+ KL3102 | 4:30 PM Zurich Airport | 25h50 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3194+ AF1241 · AF1390 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 31h55 | 12:50 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1948+ KL1959 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h00 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF3194+ AF1501 · AF1390 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 31h55 | 12:50 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF3194+ AF1341 · AF1390 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 31h55 | 12:50 AM Istanbul Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1948+ KL3100 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 21h30 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1948+ KL3102 | 4:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg | 25h25 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP933 · TP6450 | 5:00 PM Zurich Airport | 17h45 | 10:45 AM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1926+ KL3102 | 6:10 PM Zurich Airport | 24h10 | 6:20 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1926 · KL1959 | 6:10 PM Zurich Airport | 19h45 | 1:55 PM Istanbul Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1926+ KL3100 | 6:10 PM Zurich Airport | 20h15 | 2:25 PM Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Zurich to Istanbul Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Istanbul by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Zurich to Istanbul generally leave from Zurich Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
Zurich Airport is 12.1 km away from Zurich city centre and Istanbul Airport is 44.2 km from Istanbul city centre.
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Popular airports from Zurich to 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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