ZRHIST2h 55m~1,800 kmDirectRecently found from $57
Flights from Zurich to Istanbul
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Airlines Flying This Route
Pegasus Airlines
Direct
AJet
Direct
Airports on this route
Flying from Zurich
- ZRH
Zurich Airport
Zurich
Arriving in Istanbul
- IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
- SAW
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul
Best time to fly
Among the months with available fare data, September had the lowest observed fare, from $57.
Istanbul is mildest and driest from July to September.
Based on typical climate for the destination, not a forecast.
Typical climate in Istanbul
Average daily highs and lows in Istanbul, and how often it rains.
Warmest month
Jul, around 28°C
Mildest months
Jul to Sep
Wettest month
Jan, about 14 rainy days
- Jan: average high 9°C, average low 4°C, 14 days of rain.
- Feb: average high 11°C, average low 4°C, 10 days of rain.
- Mar: average high 12°C, average low 4°C, 13 days of rain.
- Apr: average high 16°C, average low 8°C, 12 days of rain.
- May: average high 20°C, average low 12°C, 11 days of rain.
- Jun: average high 25°C, average low 17°C, 10 days of rain.
- Jul: average high 28°C, average low 20°C, 5 days of rain.
- Aug: average high 28°C, average low 21°C, 6 days of rain.
- Sep: average high 25°C, average low 18°C, 8 days of rain.
- Oct: average high 20°C, average low 14°C, 9 days of rain.
- Nov: average high 16°C, average low 10°C, 10 days of rain.
- Dec: average high 12°C, average low 7°C, 13 days of rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A typical flight from Zurich to Istanbul takes about 2h 55m.
The route from Zurich to Istanbul covers approximately 1,800 km.
Yes, direct flights are available from Zurich to Istanbul, taking approximately 2h 55m.
Flights to Istanbul arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
2 airlines operate this route, including Pegasus Airlines, AJet.
Among the months with available fare data, September had the lowest observed fares from Zurich to Istanbul.