Istanbul (IST) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,082

miles

1,741

kilometers

940

nautical miles

🕐 2h 34m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (300°)

Direction

🌍 -2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,082	+649	1,731 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,082	+649	1,731 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,082	+541	1,623 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,082	+541	1,623 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,082	+1,082	2,164 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,082	+541	1,623 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Turkey to Switzerland requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to ZRH route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Zurich, Switzerland. This medium-haul flight covers 1,082 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Switzerland. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 300° from Istanbul. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Zürich Airport is 1,082 miles (1,741 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IST to ZRH typically take around 2h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,082 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.