Route
Istanbul (IST) to Zurich (ZRH) flights
The Istanbul → Zurich route covers about 1,739 km. A typical non-stop flight from IST to ZRH takes around 2h 40m, depending on aircraft and winds.
Distance
1,739 km
1,081 mi
Flight time
2h 40m
Non-stop estimate
From
IST · Istanbul
Türkiye
To
ZRH · Zurich
Switzerland
Time zone & jet lag
Zurich is 1 hour behind Istanbul: you're flying west, jet lag is usually easier to handle.
EU261 may apply on arrival
Arriving into Zurich from outside the EU, EU261 covers you only when the operating carrier is EU-licensed. Check the airline before assuming a claim.
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IST
Istanbul
Türkiye
About Istanbul Airport
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
About Zurich Airport
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