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Sun, May 3
Zürich ZRHIstanbul SAW
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Mon, May 4
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Mon, May 11
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£54

Cheapest round-trip

£100

Nonstop flights in April

£54 – £1,576

Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and Havaist bus from IST, Havabus from SAW. Best value: public buses and metro connections.

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

From Istanbul Airport (IST)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24-30 min

₺23-₺35 (Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD))

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to European side

60-120 min

₺180-₺250 (varies by destination (~$5–7 USD))

every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet

40-90 min

₺800-₺1,500 (metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

₺1,200-₺2,500 (pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or late arrivals

From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

₺150-₺200 (varies by destination (~$4–6 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Kadıköy

60-90 min

₺17-₺25 (Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-100 min

₺700-₺1,400 (metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door to Asian side

45-100 min

₺650-₺1,300 (app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
1804 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Turkish Airlines
------------------4
Pegasus
---------------43
Rwandair
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Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Sunday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Turkish Airlines
34545---1
Pegasus
4434443
Rwandair
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Weekly flights: 48 totalDaily flights: 6.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 5 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Turkish Airlines
5451235
Pegasus
4434443
Rwandair
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Weekly flights: 51 totalDaily flights: 7.29 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Turkish Airlines
54534---3
Pegasus
4323443
Rwandair
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Weekly flights: 47 totalDaily flights: 6.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
SunExpressSXSXQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C6°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September24°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C7°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
302
days per year
Snow days
3
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
12°C6°C
18 Apr
86%
11°C11°C
Sunday
12 Apr
13°C6°C
19 Apr
15°C10°C
Monday
13 Apr
15°C7°C
20 Apr
16°C8°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
17°C9°C
21 Apr
15°C10°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
88%
17°C11°C
22 Apr
15°C10°C
Thursday
16 Apr
16°C10°C
23 Apr
16°C9°C
Friday
17 Apr
13°C10°C
24 Apr
15°C11°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Zürich and Istanbul is 1804 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, easyJet, Swiss International Air Lines, and SunExpress. Zürich and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Zürich to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zürich and Istanbul takes around 2.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Zürich and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Zürich and Istanbul is 1804 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Rwandair, Pegasus.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya, Dubai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Linate, Memmingen, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
Which airlines fly between Zürich and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, easyJet, Swiss International Air Lines, SunExpress.
When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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