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

29h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Gatwick

8:10 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

35h 15m2 stops London Gatwick Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,005Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

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

29h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Gatwick

8:15 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

35h 10m2 stops London Gatwick Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,006Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

10:20 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

18h 30m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

7:00 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

17h 20m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

C$ 1,013LOT

Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

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

14h 20m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

7:00 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

17h 20m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

C$ 1,013LOT

Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

10:00 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

19h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

7:35 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

20h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,016British Airways

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

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

18h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

8:10 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

20h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,016British Airways

Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec

5:10 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

17h 35m2 stops Madrid Barajas London Heathrow

8:15 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

20h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,020American Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

5:10 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

18h 45m2 stops Madrid Barajas London Heathrow

8:15 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

20h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,020American Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

4:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

15h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

11:30 a.m. - 10:56 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

19h 26m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,047Air Canada

Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

11:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

32h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

11:30 a.m. - 10:56 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

19h 26m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,065Air Canada

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

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

38h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:10 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

25h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

C$ 1,122Qatar Airways

Mon, 10 Aug - Fri, 30 Oct

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

18h 05m1 stop Paris Orly

6:35 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

21h 25m1 stop Paris Orly

C$ 1,125Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Fri, 25 Sep

10:15 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

20h 00m2 stops Edinburgh Turnhouse Antalya

9:55 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

42h 50m3 stops Edinburgh Turnhouse Dublin Halifax Intl

C$ 1,143Multiple Airlines

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

12:40 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

22h 45m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

2:55 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

33h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,150American Airlines

Tue, 11 Aug - Sat, 7 Nov

4:16 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

19h 09m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:35 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

20h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,150American Airlines

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 10 Nov

10:00 p.m. - 12:10 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

31h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

6:40 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

37h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,158British Airways

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 3 Nov

9:35 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

31h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:10 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

25h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

C$ 1,177Qatar Airways

Mon, 10 Aug - Fri, 30 Oct

3:14 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

21h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:35 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

16h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,180British Airways

Thu, 13 Aug - Wed, 18 Nov

10:20 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

18h 30m1 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$ 1,222LOT

Wed, 12 Aug - Thu, 19 Nov

7:20 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

34h 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$ 1,226LOT

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 3 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$ 1,095Porter Airlines

Thu, 14 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb

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$ 1,101Porter Airlines

Tue, 19 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan

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$ 1,102Porter Airlines

Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

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$ 1,102Porter Airlines

Tue, 26 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

7:55 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 30mdirect

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

10h 40mdirect

C$ 1,126Air Transat

Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

7:55 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 30mdirect

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

10h 40mdirect

C$ 1,126Air Transat

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

9:00 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 55mdirect

3:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

11h 00mdirect

C$ 1,126Air Transat

Sat, 26 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

9:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 00mdirect

3:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

11h 00mdirect

C$ 1,183Turkish Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

7:55 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 30mdirect

3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 15mdirect

C$ 1,250Turkish Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov

7:55 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 30mdirect

3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 15mdirect

C$ 1,250Turkish Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Mon 14/9

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

2 stops29h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 25/9

8:10 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops35h 15m

C$ 1,005

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Mon 14/9

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

2 stops29h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 11/10

8:15 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops35h 10m

C$ 1,006

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 15/10

10:20 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop18h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 21/10

7:00 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop17h 20m

C$ 1,013

Quickest round-trip

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 13/10

7:20 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop14h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 21/10

7:00 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop17h 20m

C$ 1,013

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 17/10

10:00 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop19h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 7/11

7:35 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 40m

C$ 1,016

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 5/11

10:20 p.m.-1:10 a.m.

1 stop18h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 11/12

8:10 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 05m

C$ 1,016

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 10/10

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

2 stops17h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 26/10

8:15 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 00m

C$ 1,020

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 12/10

5:10 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops18h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 26/10

8:15 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 00m

C$ 1,020

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 29/11

4:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

2 stops15h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 6/12

11:30 a.m.-10:56 p.m.

2 stops19h 26m

C$ 1,046

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 3/11

11:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

2 stops32h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 11/11

11:30 a.m.-10:56 p.m.

2 stops19h 26m

C$ 1,065

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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$ 1,080. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Canada, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,090.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Istanbul?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Istanbul for C$ 43/person, which is 89% 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$ 1,476. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,608.

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$ 1,468. 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$ 1,541.

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$ 1,267 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$ 1,126 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Istanbul

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	February	16% cheaper	Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul costs on average just C$ 1,070 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	July	26% more expensive	It costs about C$ 1,601 for flights to Istanbul from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	September	391% 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$ 385
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 1,005
Fastest flight time	15h 50m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 385 (Calgary to Istanbul).

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The best round-trip flight price to Istanbul from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 1,005 (Ottawa to Istanbul).

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The fastest flight to Istanbul from Canada takes 15h 50m (Toronto Pearson Intl to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Istanbul, with a 13% 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 63 days in advance, when prices tend to average C$ 1,259.

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$ 393. 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 41 as of August 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.