How long is the WB1291 flight?

The timetable allows 3 h 5 min. Istanbul to Zurich is 1,741 km (1,082 mi).

Which terminal does WB1291 use?

It usually arrives at Terminal 2 at Zurich Airport (ZRH). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does WB1291 have?

Also listed as RWD1291 (RwandAir's ICAO code) and WB 1291.

Can I get compensation if WB1291 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €400 per passenger may be due under Turkey's SHY passenger rules when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules.

WB1291 Flight Status RwandAir: Istanbul to Zurich (RWD1291)

RwandAir WB 1291

Landed On Time

IST Istanbul

Scheduled: 21:20
Actual: 21:36

Gate: B12A

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time UTC+3

Istanbul Airport (IST)

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ZRH Zurich

Scheduled: 22:25
Actual: 22:10
Delay

Terminal: 2

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

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Landed 16h 45m ago 100%

IST 21:36 ZRH 22:10

1,741 km (1,082 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1741 km / 1082 miles · Scheduled Duration: 03:05 · Actual Duration: 02:34

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WB 1291 Flight Status & Schedule RwandAir Istanbul to Zurich

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	IST	ZRH	21:36	22:10	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	IST	ZRH	21:41	22:00	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	IST	ZRH	21:46	22:22	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	IST	ZRH	21:39	22:14	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	IST	ZRH	22:06	22:27	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	IST	ZRH	21:47	22:10	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	IST	ZRH	21:33	22:00	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	IST	ZRH	21:50	22:21	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	IST	ZRH	21:36	22:03	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	IST	ZRH	22:24	22:34	Landed	Track >

RwandAir flight WB 1291 links Istanbul and Zurich, 1,741 km (1,082 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 3 h 5 min, but the flight usually takes about 2 h 25 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 16 minutes late and still landed at 22:10, 15 minutes early.

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About WB 1291

Route: Istanbul Airport IST to Zurich Airport ZRH
Distance: 1,741 km (1,082 mi)
Typical flight time: 2 h 25 min
Flies: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 10 of the last 10

Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules. Yesterday's flight landed 15 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

WB 1291 FAQ

How long is the WB1291 flight?: The timetable allows 3 h 5 min. Istanbul to Zurich is 1,741 km (1,082 mi).
How often is WB1291 late?: None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does WB1291 fly?: Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does WB1291 use?: It usually arrives at Terminal 2 at Zurich Airport (ZRH). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does WB1291 have?: Also listed as RWD1291 (RwandAir's ICAO code) and WB 1291.
Can I get compensation if WB1291 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €400 per passenger may be due under Turkey's SHY passenger rules when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing Turkey, this flight is covered by Turkey's SHY passenger rules.

WB1291 and Istanbul IST to Zurich ZRH Flights

Flight WB1291 is a code-share RwandAir flight of the Turkish Airlines operated TK1911.

Other flights departing from Istanbul IST: TK1779, TK1911

Other flights arriving at Zurich ZRH: TK1911, KL1927, WK293

All flights connecting Istanbul IST to Zurich ZRH.