Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Cargo TK | IST → ZRH | 1,739 km | 2h 39m | 2h 39m |
| MNG Airlines MB | IST → ZRH | 1,739 km | 2h 39m | 2h 39m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | IST → ZRH | 1,739 km | 2h 39m | 2h 39m |
| Austrian Cargo OS | IST → VIE → ZRH | 1,826 km | 3h 21m | 11h 21m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | IST → FRA → ZRH | 2,123 km | 3h 42m | 11h 42m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | IST → LEJ → ZRH | 2,204 km | 3h 48m | 11h 48m |
| Cargolux CV | IST → LUX → ZRH | 2,272 km | 3h 52m | 11h 52m |
| Air France Cargo AF | IST → CDG → ZRH | 2,688 km | 4h 22m | 12h 22m |
| KLM Cargo KL | IST → AMS → ZRH | 2,786 km | 4h 29m | 12h 29m |
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from IST to ZRH?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 2h 39m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from IST to ZRH?
Turkish Cargo, MNG Airlines, Swiss WorldCargo, Austrian Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo, DHL Aviation (EAT) and 3 more in our registry. 3 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.