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Cheap flights from Zurich to Istanbul from $53 ZRH → IST, SAW

Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $108 with Pegasus Airlines, 4 Dec – 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $53 with Ajet, 17 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$53, Ajet, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$108, 4 Dec to 7 Dec
Usual return price
$117 to $238
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, return fares from $104 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Turkish Airlines, Ajet, Pegasus Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
3 h

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 39 departure dates is usually $117 to $238.

Cheapest return found recently

$108

4 Dec – 7 Dec · Pegasus Airlines

Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 2:50 p.m. · Return leaves 11:55 a.m. · 6 h 5 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$108

4 Dec – 7 Dec · Pegasus Airlines

Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 2:50 p.m. · Return leaves 11:55 a.m. · 6 h 5 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $108 4 Dec – 7 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $104 14 Nov – 21 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $74 to $104.

At $108, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 39 departure dates from 13 Nov to 2 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 4 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

745 fares on 39 departure dates

13 Nov – 27 Nov: $121, found 2 days ago14 Nov – 21 Nov: $104, found 4 days ago15 Nov – 30 Nov: $149, found 2 days ago16 Nov – 24 Nov: $123, found 4 days ago17 Nov – 20 Nov: $113, found 3 days ago18 Nov – 19 Nov: $111, found 4 days ago19 Nov – 27 Nov: $149, found 2 days ago21 Nov – 29 Nov: $236, found 7 days ago23 Nov – 3 Dec: $151, found 7 days ago24 Nov – 28 Nov: $114, found 7 days ago25 Nov – 27 Nov: $117, found 6 days ago26 Nov – 2 Dec: $104, found 5 days ago27 Nov – 30 Nov: $115, found 7 days ago30 Nov – 5 Dec: $134, found 6 days ago4 Dec – 7 Dec: $108, found 2 days ago6 Dec – 13 Dec: $131, found 3 days ago7 Dec – 14 Dec: $117, found 2 days ago8 Dec – 9 Dec: $106, found 4 days ago12 Dec – 20 Dec: $147, found 2 days ago17 Dec – 31 Dec: $257, found 7 days ago18 Dec – 15 Jan 2027: $288, found 6 days ago19 Dec – 31 Dec: $256, found 5 days ago20 Dec – 25 Dec: $250, found 4 days ago21 Dec – 1 Jan 2027: $308, found 5 days ago22 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $424, found 5 days ago23 Dec – 23 Dec: $395, found 2 days ago25 Dec – 11 Jan 2027: $176, found 5 days ago26 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: $396, found 5 days ago28 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $239, found 8 days ago30 Dec – 10 Jan 2027: $210, found 5 days ago2 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027: $155, found 3 days ago10 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027: $113, found 8 days ago8 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027: $125, found 5 days ago24 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027: $124, found 2 days ago13 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027: $175, found 4 days ago25 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027: $282, found 2 days ago31 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027: $179, found 3 days ago8 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027: $160, found 5 days ago2 May 2027 – 20 May 2027: $209, found 7 days agoNovDecMarMay
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov – 27 Nov$121AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Nov – 21 Nov$104AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Nov – 30 Nov$149AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Nov – 24 Nov$123AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Nov – 20 Nov$113AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 19 Nov$111Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Nov – 27 Nov$149AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Nov – 29 Nov$236GP AviationZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Nov – 3 Dec$151Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Nov – 28 Nov$114AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Nov – 27 Nov$117Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Nov – 2 Dec$104AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Nov – 30 Nov$115Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Nov – 5 Dec$134AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Dec – 7 Dec$108Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Dec – 13 Dec$131Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Dec – 14 Dec$117AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Dec – 9 Dec$106AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Dec – 20 Dec$147Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Dec – 31 Dec$257LOT PolishZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Dec – 15 Jan 2027$288Ethiopian AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 31 Dec$256AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Dec – 25 Dec$250LOT PolishZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Dec – 1 Jan 2027$308LOT PolishZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$424LOT PolishZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 23 Dec$395Turkish AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 11 Jan 2027$176LOT PolishZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Dec – 2 Jan 2027$396LOT PolishZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$239LOT PolishZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Dec – 10 Jan 2027$210AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027$155Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027$113AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027$125Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027$124Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027$175AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027$282Air SerbiaZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
31 Mar 2027 – 4 Apr 2027$179Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027$160AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 May 2027 – 20 May 2027$209Air SerbiaZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $104.

November 2026From $104Cheapest seen14 departure dates14 Nov – 21 Nov · found 4 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in November 2026
December 2026From $10616 departure dates8 Dec – 9 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $1132 departure dates10 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $1242 departure dates24 Feb 2027 – 9 Mar 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $1753 departure dates13 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $1601 departure date8 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027 · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $2091 departure date2 May 2027 – 20 May 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 46 departure dates is usually $56 to $72.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$53

17 Nov · Ajet

Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 2:05 p.m. · 3 h trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$53

17 Nov · Ajet

Zurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 2:05 p.m. · 3 h trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $53 17 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $51 10 Decfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $41 to $53.

At $53, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 46 departure dates from 14 Nov to 4 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 4 other departure dates within 3 days of 17 Nov, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

231 fares on 46 departure dates

14 Nov: $58, found 2 days ago15 Nov: $54, found 5 days ago16 Nov: $54, found 3 days ago17 Nov: $53, found 2 days ago18 Nov: $58, found 7 days ago26 Nov: $56, found 6 days ago27 Nov: $61, found 2 days ago28 Nov: $62, found 4 days ago29 Nov: $58, found 4 days ago30 Nov: $61, found 2 days ago3 Dec: $65, found 7 days ago4 Dec: $58, found 3 days ago7 Dec: $54, found 2 days ago8 Dec: $56, found 4 days ago10 Dec: $51, found 5 days ago11 Dec: $58, found 4 days ago14 Dec: $55, found 6 days ago17 Dec: $112, found 6 days ago30 Dec: $80, found 5 days ago5 Jan 2027: $65, found 7 days ago7 Jan 2027: $54, found 6 days ago10 Jan 2027: $56, found 2 days ago11 Jan 2027: $56, found 3 days ago12 Jan 2027: $62, found 6 days ago21 Jan 2027: $56, found 3 days ago8 Feb 2027: $62, found 2 days ago9 Feb 2027: $53, found 7 days ago17 Feb 2027: $63, found 4 days ago24 Feb 2027: $62, found 2 days ago4 Mar 2027: $60, found 2 days ago5 Mar 2027: $55, found 7 days ago15 Mar 2027: $74, found 7 days ago16 Mar 2027: $74, found 7 days ago29 Mar 2027: $113, found 4 days ago30 Mar 2027: $85, found 5 days ago1 Apr 2027: $93, found 7 days ago5 Apr 2027: $60, found 7 days ago6 Apr 2027: $64, found 2 days ago23 Apr 2027: $124, found 4 days ago1 Jun 2027: $65, found 4 days ago3 Jun 2027: $64, found 2 days ago11 Jul 2027: $143, found 3 days ago16 Jul 2027: $143, found 2 days ago29 Jul 2027: $120, found 5 days ago16 Aug 2027: $118, found 3 days ago4 Sept 2027: $65, found 3 days agoNovDecJanFebMarAprJulSep
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov$58AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
15 Nov$54AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
16 Nov$54Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
17 Nov$53AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
18 Nov$58AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
26 Nov$56Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
27 Nov$61AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
28 Nov$62AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
29 Nov$58AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
30 Nov$61AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
3 Dec$65Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
4 Dec$58AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
7 Dec$54Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
8 Dec$56AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
10 Dec$51AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
11 Dec$58AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
14 Dec$55Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
17 Dec$112Air SerbiaZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
30 Dec$80AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
5 Jan 2027$65AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
7 Jan 2027$54Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
10 Jan 2027$56AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
11 Jan 2027$56AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
12 Jan 2027$62Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
21 Jan 2027$56AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
8 Feb 2027$62Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
9 Feb 2027$53AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
17 Feb 2027$63Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
24 Feb 2027$62Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
4 Mar 2027$60Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
5 Mar 2027$55AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
15 Mar 2027$74AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
16 Mar 2027$74AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
29 Mar 2027$113Air SerbiaZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
30 Mar 2027$85Turkish AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
1 Apr 2027$93AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
5 Apr 2027$60Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
6 Apr 2027$64AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
23 Apr 2027$124Air SerbiaZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
1 Jun 2027$65AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
3 Jun 2027$64AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
11 Jul 2027$143Air SerbiaZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
16 Jul 2027$143Air SerbiaZurich Airport (ZRH) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
29 Jul 2027$120Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
16 Aug 2027$118Pegasus AirlinesZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
4 Sept 2027$65AjetZurich Airport (ZRH) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $51.

November 2026From $5310 departure dates17 Nov · found 2 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in November 2026
December 2026From $51Cheapest seen9 departure dates10 Dec · found 5 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $546 departure dates7 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $534 departure dates9 Feb 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $556 departure dates5 Mar 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $604 departure dates5 Apr 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $642 departure dates3 Jun 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $1203 departure dates29 Jul 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
August 2027From $1181 departure date16 Aug 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
September 2027From $651 departure date4 Sept 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Zurich to Istanbul

Return

We looked for premium economy, business and first-class return fares on this route, and hold none found in the last 7 days.

One-way

We looked for premium economy, business and first-class one-way fares on this route, and hold none found in the last 7 days.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zurich to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$111$93+11%49
7–13 days$115$95+15%49
14–29 days$100$75Cheapest seen49
30–59 days$105$74+5%49
60–89 days$105$97+5%49
90–179 days$107$96+7%49
180+ days$189$172+89%44

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

See these ranges as a table
Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$53$42+13%49
7–13 days$53$43+13%47
14–29 days$47$41Cheapest seen49
30–59 days$49$43+4%49
60–89 days$49$41+4%48
90–179 days$52$49+11%49
180+ days$75$64+60%49

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Basel → Istanbul

75 km from Zurich

$109

$1 more than flying from Zurich

25 Nov – 6 Dec · BSL → SAW · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Memmingen → Istanbul

144 km from Zurich

$178

$70 more than flying from Zurich

27 Nov – 27 Dec · FMM → SAW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Strasbourg → Istanbul

148 km from Zurich

$189

$81 more than flying from Zurich

1 Feb 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 · XER → IST · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 3 days ago

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Friedrichshafen → Istanbul

77 km from Zurich

$301

$193 more than flying from Zurich

25 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 · FDH → SAW · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Basel → Istanbul

75 km from Zurich

$56

$3 more than flying from Zurich

15 Jan 2027 · BSL → SAW · nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Memmingen → Istanbul

144 km from Zurich

$89

$36 more than flying from Zurich

14 Dec · FMM → SAW · stops unknown

found 2 days ago

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Strasbourg → Istanbul

148 km from Zurich

$131

$78 more than flying from Zurich

14 Jan 2027 · SXB → SAW · 1 stop

found 4 days ago

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Friedrichshafen → Istanbul

77 km from Zurich

$141

$88 more than flying from Zurich

1 Jun 2027 · FDH → SAW · 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Bern → Istanbul

96 km from Zurich

$554

$501 more than flying from Zurich

9 Dec · ZDJ → IST · 2 stops

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 4 Dec – 7 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Zurich to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $108 with Pegasus Airlines, 4 Dec to 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $104 with Ajet, 14 Nov to 21 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 39 departure dates is usually $117 to $238.

How much is a one-way flight from Zurich to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $53 with Ajet, 17 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $51 with Ajet, 10 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 46 departure dates is usually $56 to $72.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Istanbul?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $104, 14 Nov to 21 Nov, found 4 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $51, 10 Dec, found 5 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Zurich to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $108 with Pegasus Airlines, 4 Dec to 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $53 with Ajet, 17 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Ajet on 17 Nov, takes 3 h from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Zurich to Istanbul?

Between 13 Nov and 2 May 2027, Ajet has the cheapest return on 16 of the 39 departure dates we hold, Pegasus Airlines on 11 and LOT Polish on 7. Between 14 Nov and 4 Sept 2027, Ajet has the cheapest one-way on 26 of the 46 departure dates we hold, Pegasus Airlines on 14 and Air Serbia on 5.

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