ZRH → SAWZurich to Istanbul

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Direct flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Istanbul (SAW): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 50% of the last 26 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 20 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 26 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,802 km, an estimated 2 hours 49 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Zurich and Istanbul. Updated 10 September 2026 at 08:48 UTC.

ZRH Zurich smooth · +6
SAW Istanbul tracking
1,802 km · ~2h 49m est.
dep bank 11:35–20:4514x weekly
Runs rough · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
50% on time

of the last 26 operated ZRH → SAW flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +20 min. 0 of 26 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+20 minacross the last 26 operated legs
Flight time~2h 49mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 26

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
AJetPegasus Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
AJetVF57% on time

Flights VF54 11:40 daily

Pegasus AirlinesPC47% on time

Flights PC948 11:35 daily · PC950 16:00 daily · PC952 20:45 Mo Tu Th Fr Sa

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-09PC948departed+26
09-09PC950departed+25
09-09VF54departed+37
09-08PC948departed+23
09-08PC950departed−6
09-08PC952departed+4
09-08VF54departed−1
09-07PC948departed−1
09-07PC950departed−3
09-07PC952departed−1
09-07VF54departed+20
09-06PC948departed+12
09-06PC950departed+31
09-06VF54departed+26
09-05PC948departed+3
09-05PC950departed+57
09-05PC952departed+7
09-05VF54departed+6
09-04PC948departed+22
09-04PC950departed+37
09-04PC952departed+27
09-04VF54departed+4
09-03PC948departed+22
09-03PC950departed+3
09-03PC952departed+64
09-03VF54departed+7

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
ZRHZurich +6 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · N 5 kt Full ZRH delay board →
SAWIstanbul tracking 🌤 few clouds · NE 8 kt Full SAW delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at ZRH: 30% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +12 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Zurich to Istanbul route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ZRH to SAW flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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ZRH to SAW questions

Is ZRH–SAW running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at ZRH is the weaker end, route health score 90/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on ZRH–SAW?

Operators schedule morning departures around 11:35 and evening departures around 20:45 from ZRH. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SAW delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from ZRH to SAW?

Great-circle distance is 1,802 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 157–184 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does ZRH–SAW fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 26 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.