Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Zurich Airport is 3 hours.
Zurich is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 39 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Zurich Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, take the 07:20 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 21:05 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you get on your IST to ZRH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and ZRH:
Sarajevo International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
₹ 7,933 is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Zurich Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 17,988. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from IST to ZRH by booking at least three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Zurich Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IST to ZRH.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IST:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Consider staying in a hotel near ZRH if you have a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Zurich Airport rental car and discover Zurich and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, Zurich is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Zurich Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Zurich based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to go to Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to discover more of Switzerland. Journey around 72 kilometres west to Basel to tick off its top sights. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Switzerland, consider Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are among the biggest draws.