Which airlines fly to Istanbul?

For flights from Canada to Istanbul, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Air Transat, British Airways and Air Canada. 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 12h. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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7:40 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

16h 50m1 stop London Gatwick

8:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

23h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

C$ 955Multiple Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

29h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Gatwick

8:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

23h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

C$ 990Multiple Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

5:40 p.m. - 1:10 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

23h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

7:40 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

16h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,003British Airways

Thu, 19 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

10:35 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

35h 00m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

3:00 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

13h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

C$ 1,005LOT

Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec

9:05 p.m. - 1:10 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

20h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

6:35 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

32h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,026British Airways

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

10:35 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

35h 00m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

12:10 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

14h 45m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Warsaw Frederic Chopin

C$ 1,026LOT

Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec

4:04 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

17h 31m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:40 a.m. - 10:58 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

23h 18m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

C$ 1,043American Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan

4:04 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

24h 56m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

8:25 a.m. - 10:58 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

22h 33m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

C$ 1,043American Airlines

Tue, 12 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan

9:35 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

38h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

27h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

C$ 1,058Qatar Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

10:05 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

30h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:10 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

25h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

C$ 1,084Qatar Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 14 Dec

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7:00 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

15h 35m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

2:00 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

28h 15m1 stop Charleroi Brussels

C$ 1,032Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

11:00 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

18h 05m1 stop Paris Orly

6:45 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

21h 15m1 stop Paris Orly

C$ 1,049Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

6:25 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

23h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:40 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

16h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,065British Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Wed, 17 Mar

11:40 a.m. - 1:05 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

30h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:40 a.m. - 3:55 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

16h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,065British Airways

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 19 Jan

10:57 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

20h 33m2 stops New York LaGuardia London Heathrow

8:15 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

14h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,074American Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

10:57 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

21h 03m2 stops New York LaGuardia London Heathrow

8:15 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

14h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,074American Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct

9:35 p.m. - 6:20 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:05 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

C$ 1,075Qatar Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

9:35 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

38h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:05 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

C$ 1,079Qatar Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

7:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 20m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:30 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

34h 05m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

C$ 1,123LOT

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 19 Jan

10:20 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

31h 45m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

3:00 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

13h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

C$ 1,125LOT

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 20 Nov

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8:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 15mdirect

4:25 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 40mdirect

C$ 1,053Porter Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

8:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 15mdirect

4:25 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 40mdirect

C$ 1,056Porter Airlines

Thu, 4 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar

8:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 15mdirect

4:25 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 40mdirect

C$ 1,060Porter Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

8:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 15mdirect

4:25 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 40mdirect

C$ 1,064Porter Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

9:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 45mdirect

4:25 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

11h 25mdirect

C$ 1,084Air Transat

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

9:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 45mdirect

4:25 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

11h 25mdirect

C$ 1,086Air Transat

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

9:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 45mdirect

4:25 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

11h 25mdirect

C$ 1,091Air Transat

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

9:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 15mdirect

4:25 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 40mdirect

C$ 1,103Turkish Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

9:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 15mdirect

4:25 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 40mdirect

C$ 1,105Turkish Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 26 Nov

8:50 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 15mdirect

4:25 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 40mdirect

C$ 1,106Turkish Airlines

Tue, 5 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Sun 4/10

7:40 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

1 stop16h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 8/10

8:10 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop23h 30m

C$ 955

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Sun 4/10

7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

2 stops29h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 8/10

8:10 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop23h 30m

C$ 990

Quickest round-trip

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 19/11

5:40 p.m.-1:10 a.m.

1 stop23h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 8/12

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

1 stop16h 15m

C$ 1,003

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 13/11

10:35 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop35h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 15/12

3:00 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop13h 35m

C$ 1,005

MontrealIstanbul

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - IST Istanbul

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 7/11

9:05 p.m.-1:10 a.m.

1 stop20h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 21/11

6:35 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop32h 40m

C$ 1,026

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 13/11

10:35 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop35h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 15/12

12:10 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops14h 45m

C$ 1,026

MontrealIstanbul

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - IST Istanbul

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 11/1

4:04 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops17h 31m

Istanbul

Thu 21/1

7:40 a.m.-10:58 p.m.

2 stops23h 18m

C$ 1,043

MontrealIstanbul

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - IST Istanbul

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 12/1

4:04 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

2 stops24h 56m

Istanbul

Mon 25/1

8:25 a.m.-10:58 p.m.

2 stops22h 33m

C$ 1,043

MontrealIstanbul

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - IST Istanbul

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 28/9

9:35 p.m.-6:35 p.m.

1 stop38h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 5/10

8:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

1 stop27h 15m

C$ 1,058

MontrealIstanbul

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - IST Istanbul

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 5/10

10:05 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop30h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 14/12

8:10 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

1 stop25h 55m

C$ 1,084

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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 February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Canada, with most prices found around C$ 1,089. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul in February, then you should wait until April to fly from Canada, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,100.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Istanbul?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Istanbul for C$ 107/person, which is 68% 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 Saturday. Travellers who choose to depart for Istanbul on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 1,514. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,616.

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 afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Canada to Istanbul in the afternoon for as low as C$ 1,489. 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$ 1,548.

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$ 1,288 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$ 1,128 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Istanbul

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	February	17% cheaper	Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul costs on average just C$ 1,075 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	July	24% more expensive	It costs about C$ 1,604 for flights to Istanbul from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	September	319% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Istanbul from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in September than any other month

Cheap Istanbul flight deals and tips

Summary info about Istanbul flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 442
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 955
Fastest flight time	19h 35m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 442 (Ottawa to Istanbul).

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The best round-trip flight price to Istanbul from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 955 (Ottawa to Istanbul).

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The fastest flight to Istanbul from Canada takes 19h 35m (Toronto Island to Istanbul).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Istanbul, with a 12% 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. Suadiye Plaji is the most often visited beach in the area. Another popular area beach is Florya Plaji.

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

The ideal time to book your flight to Istanbul is 80 days in advance, when prices tend to average C$ 1,286.

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$ 334. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Fatih?

Yes, if you fly to Istanbul in Istanbul which is the closest available airport to Fatih (32.7 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 39 as of September 2026.

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.