Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

For flights from Canada to Istanbul, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways and LOT. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Istanbul?

Flight times from Canada to Istanbul vary, but if you’re flying out of Toronto Pearson Intl and flying into Istanbul (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 9h 45m on average. Another popular route from Canada to Istanbul is flying from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul, which will take roughly 11h 55m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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5:25 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.YYZ-SAW

17h 50m1 stop

9:15 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.SAW-YYZ

14h 40m1 stop

C$ 958Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec

10:45 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.YYZ-IST

14h 10m1 stop

7:55 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.IST-YYZ

14h 45m1 stop

C$ 958Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 4 May - Fri, 15 May

10:35 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.YYZ-IST

14h 20m1 stop

7:55 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.IST-YYZ

15h 05m1 stop

C$ 960Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 16 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

9:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.YYZ-IST

9h 45mdirect

4:40 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.IST-YYZ

11h 20mdirect

C$ 972Air Transat

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Tue, 13 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

3:30 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.YTZ-IST

19h 55m2 stops

8:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.IST-YTZ

26h 15m2 stops

C$ 1,020Air Canada

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Sun, 23 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov

10:45 a.m. - 5:55 p.m.YTZ-IST

23h 10m2 stops

6:30 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.IST-YTZ

17h 25m2 stops

C$ 1,060Air Canada

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Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

9:25 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.YVR-IST

33h 20m1 stop

7:35 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.IST-YVR

22h 40m1 stop

C$ 1,084British Airways

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Mon, 2 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

9:25 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.YVR-IST

16h 35m1 stop

7:35 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.IST-YVR

22h 40m1 stop

C$ 1,091British Airways

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Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

8:15 a.m. - 5:55 p.m.YWG-IST

24h 40m2 stops

6:30 a.m. - 11:54 p.m.IST-YWG

26h 24m2 stops

C$ 1,238Lufthansa

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Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar

1:30 p.m. - 6:05 p.m.YWG-IST

43h 35m2 stops

7:00 p.m. - 5:19 p.m.IST-YWG

55h 19m2 stops

C$ 1,268Lufthansa

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Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb

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Depart

Return

Price

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ - SAW

YYZSAW

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 4/12

5:25 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop17h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 8/12

9:15 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

1 stop14h 40m

C$ 958

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ - IST

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 4/5

10:45 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

1 stop14h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 15/5

7:55 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop14h 45m

C$ 958

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ - IST

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 16/4

10:35 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

1 stop14h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 25/4

7:55 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

1 stop15h 05m

C$ 960

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ - IST

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 13/1

9:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

Nonstop9h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 18/1

4:40 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Nonstop11h 20m

C$ 972

TorontoIstanbul

YTZ - IST

YTZIST

Toronto Island

Sun 23/11

3:30 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

2 stops19h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 26/11

8:40 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops26h 15m

C$ 1,020

TorontoIstanbul

YTZ - IST

YTZIST

Toronto Island

Mon 9/2

10:45 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 16/2

6:30 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

2 stops17h 25m

C$ 1,060

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Mon 2/2

9:25 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop33h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 17/2

7:35 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 1,084

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Tue 3/2

9:25 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop16h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 17/2

7:35 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 1,091

WinnipegIstanbul

YWG - IST

YWGIST

Winnipeg

Mon 2/3

8:15 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

2 stops24h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 6/3

6:30 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

2 stops26h 24m

C$ 1,238

WinnipegIstanbul

YWG - IST

YWGIST

Winnipeg

Sat 24/1

1:30 p.m.-6:05 p.m.

2 stops43h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 14/2

7:00 p.m.-5:19 p.m.

2 stops55h 19m

C$ 1,268

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Istanbul flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Canada, with most prices found around C$ 1,129. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul in October, then you should wait until November to fly from Canada, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,220.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Istanbul?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Istanbul for C$ 64/person, which is 80% cheaper than the average flight to Istanbul. To find the cheapest price to Istanbul from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest day to depart from Canada to Istanbul is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Istanbul on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 1,630. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,681.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Canada to Istanbul in the morning for as low as C$ 1,194. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Istanbul is in the evening when prices are around C$ 1,654.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Canada when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around C$ 1,421 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from Canada for as low as C$ 1,325 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Istanbul

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	October	23% cheaper	Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul costs on average just C$ 1,100 in October
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	16% more expensive	It costs about C$ 1,659 for flights to Istanbul from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	June	285% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in June than any other month

Cheap Istanbul flight deals and tips

Summary info about Istanbul flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 349
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 958
Fastest flight time	16h 15m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 349 (Vancouver Intl to Istanbul).

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The best round-trip flight price to Istanbul from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 958 (Toronto Pearson Intl to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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The fastest flight to Istanbul from Canada takes 16h 15m (Calgary to Istanbul).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Istanbul, with a 1% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Istanbul

When is the best time to plan a beach trip to Istanbul?

The month of July or August is often the best time to visit Istanbul to go to the beach due to the weather. Florya Plaji is the most often visited beach in the area. Another popular area beach is Suadiye Plaji.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

The ideal time to book your flight to Istanbul is 78 days in advance, when prices tend to average C$ 1,424.

Is there an alternative airport near Istanbul?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Istanbul is possible. If you are planning a flight to Istanbul, consider booking flights to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 km from Istanbul city centre), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (89 km from Istanbul city centre), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (99 km from Istanbul city centre) or Bursa Yenişehir Airport (99 km from Istanbul city centre).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Istanbul?

Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport where the average price is C$ 327. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Sultanahmet?

Yes, if you fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen in Istanbul which is the closest available airport to Sultanahmet (30.3 km away).

What’s the closest airport to Taksim Square?

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen in Istanbul is the closest airport to Taksim Square (distance: 31.2 km).

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Istanbul?

Prices for flights to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Istanbul?

The number of operators available for flights to Istanbul is 47 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Istanbul?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Istanbul?

Finding the right flight to Istanbul is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognizable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Istanbul quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to Istanbul with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Istanbul on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Istanbul?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Istanbul.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Istanbul right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to Istanbul now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Istanbul and let you know when they change.