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How to Travel from

Zurich to Istanbul Airport

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to București,
Ave. Duration:
29h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$165.39–$241.73
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.80–$82.70

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$114.50

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$69.97

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Zurich to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
28h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$139.95–$178.12

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 11m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$33.08–$47.07

HAVAİST

Phone:
0850 888 33 34
Website:
hava.ist/
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.96–$8.27

Gameks

Phone:
+ (381) 20 316 581
Website:
gameks.biz/index.php/autobuske-linije
Bus from Zürich to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.26–$49.62

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$190.84

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$254.45–$356.23

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Lugano to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$9.54

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Singen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$61.07
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)

Phone:
+49 731 1550-0
Website:
meine-rab.de/
Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$22.90–$29.26

Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen

Train from Singen to Böblingen
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once a week

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$256.95–$1,277.27

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$92.61

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$32.76

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.34–$521.63

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$890.58
Plane from Basel to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$890.58
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$763.36
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$954.19

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$394.40

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Zurich Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$559.79
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$597.96
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$521.63

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly and bus which costs $59.78 - $282.61 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Istanbul Airport (IST)?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Zurich Limmatstrasse and arriving at Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 41m.

How far is it from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The distance between Zurich and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 1752 km. The road distance is 2173 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus and night bus which takes 31h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus from?

Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Zurich Limmatstrasse station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

The best way to get from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 34h 41m. There are no good options to train between Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST).

Where does the Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus arrive?

Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Istanbul Airport (IST)?

Istanbul Airport (IST) is 2h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 15:03 in Zurich and 17:03 in Istanbul Airport (IST).

Can I drive from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST)?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 2173 km. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Zurich to Istanbul Airport (IST).

Where can I stay near Istanbul Airport (IST)?

There are 93+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST). Prices start at $28.63 per night.
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