Flights from Zurich Airport ZRH to Istanbul Airport IST
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Flying to Istanbul Airport is very easy as there are 7 airliners who offer flights from Zürich-Kloten including Asiana Airlines, RwandAir, Pakistan International Airlines, IndiGo, Gulf Air, MIAT Mongolian Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The flight time is approximately 2 Hours 51 Minutes.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Zürich-Kloten, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
If you plan on flying to Istanbul Airport from Zürich-Kloten Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Zürich-Kloten Airport.
If you are renting a car at Istanbul Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Zürich-Kloten Airport:
- Private Transfers to Zürich-Kloten Airport
- Buses to Zürich-Kloten Airport
- Taxis to Zürich-Kloten Airport
- Train Services to/near Zürich-Kloten Airport
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Istanbul Airport
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport
- Buses from Istanbul Airport
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Istanbul Airport
Please see below the airlines that fly from Zürich-Kloten (ZRH) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 07:40 | 18:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| MIAT Mongolian Airlines | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 07:40 | 18:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| IndiGo | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 07:40 | 18:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Gulf Air | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 07:40 | 15:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Pakistan International Airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10:45 | 18:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| RwandAir | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 07:40 | 11:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Asiana Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:45 | 11:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK1908, TK1910, TK1912 and TK1914 with times between 07:40 and 18:40.
If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
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| Monday | 07:40
11:00
15:00
18:40
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| Tuesday | 07:40
10:45
15:00
18:40
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| Wednesday | 07:40
09:40
10:50
15:00
18:35
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| Thursday | 07:40
10:45
15:00
18:40
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| Friday | 07:40
10:50
15:00
18:35
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| Saturday | 07:40
10:45
14:25
15:00
18:40
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| Sunday | 07:40
10:50
15:00
18:35
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Flights to Istanbul Airport are also available from airports close to Zürich-Kloten. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulhouse basel to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 57 Minutes | |
| Frankfurt to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 58 Minutes | |
| Geneva to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 2 Minutes | |
| Luxembourg to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 8 Minutes | |
| Nürnberg to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 45 Minutes | |
| Sion to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 56 Minutes | |
| Stuttgart to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 51 Minutes | |
| Strasbourg to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 59 Minutes |
Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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