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 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 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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10:10 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.YYC Calgary-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

36h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

10:55 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-YYC Calgary

49h 55m2 stops Tirana Rinas Paris Beauvais-Tille

C$ 883Multiple Airlines

Sat, 28 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec

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$ 884Air Transat

Fri, 20 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

10:10 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.YYC Calgary-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

36h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

12:55 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-YYC Calgary

35h 55m1 stop Paris Orly

C$ 887Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb

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$ 887Air Transat

Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

5:10 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

24h 10m2 stops Madrid Barajas London Heathrow

1:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

32h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Madrid Barajas

C$ 1,029American Airlines

Fri, 9 Apr - Thu, 6 May

5:10 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

24h 15m2 stops Madrid Barajas London Heathrow

1:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

32h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Madrid Barajas

C$ 1,029American Airlines

Mon, 5 Apr - Thu, 6 May

10:20 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

18h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

29h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,031British Airways

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

6:19 p.m. - 1:05 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

22h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:55 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

27h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,032British Airways

Tue, 16 Feb - Tue, 11 May

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

35h 00m1 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$ 1,057LOT

Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

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

35h 00m1 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$ 1,064LOT

Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb

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2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

16h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

4:25 p.m. - 7:12 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

34h 47m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 901Air Transat

Wed, 11 Nov - Fri, 27 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$ 912Air Transat

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

9:40 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 15m1 stop Paris Orly

12:40 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

15h 00m1 stop Paris Orly

C$ 926Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

8:10 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

17h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

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

10h 40mdirect

C$ 927Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

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

18h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

7:40 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

16h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,033British Airways

Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

10:20 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

17h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

6:30 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

29h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

C$ 1,035British Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

9:05 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

25h 55m1 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$ 1,100Qatar Airways

Sun, 8 Nov - Fri, 18 Dec

10:35 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

31h 25m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:45 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.IST Istanbul-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

17h 35m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin

C$ 1,113LOT

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 10 Apr

10:35 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-IST Istanbul

31h 25m1 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$ 1,117LOT

Sat, 7 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

9:05 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-IST Istanbul

37h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:00 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

34h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

C$ 1,117Qatar Airways

Tue, 10 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

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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$ 884Air Transat

Fri, 20 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

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$ 887Air Transat

Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 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$ 887Air Transat

Wed, 18 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

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

9h 30mdirect

4:25 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.IST Istanbul-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10h 15mdirect

C$ 887Air Transat

Sun, 29 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

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$ 903Porter Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

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$ 938Porter Airlines

Thu, 28 Jan - Thu, 11 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$ 966Porter Airlines

Thu, 14 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$ 1,071Turkish Airlines

Thu, 7 Jan - Thu, 11 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$ 1,072Turkish Airlines

Thu, 7 Jan - Thu, 11 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$ 1,074Turkish Airlines

Thu, 7 Jan - Thu, 11 Feb

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CalgaryIstanbul

YYC Calgary - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

YYCSAW

Calgary

Sat 28/11

10:10 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

1 stop36h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 11/12

10:55 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops49h 55m

C$ 883

MontrealIstanbul

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - IST Istanbul

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 20/11

7:55 p.m.-1:25 p.m.

Nonstop9h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 3/12

4:25 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

Nonstop10h 40m

C$ 884

CalgaryIstanbul

YYC Calgary - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

YYCSAW

Calgary

Mon 1/2

10:10 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

1 stop36h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 9/2

12:55 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop35h 55m

C$ 887

Quickest round-trip

MontrealIstanbul

YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - IST Istanbul

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 20/11

7:55 p.m.-1:25 p.m.

Nonstop9h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 27/11

3:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Nonstop10h 15m

C$ 887

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 9/4

5:10 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops24h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 6/5

1:10 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops32h 50m

C$ 1,029

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 5/4

5:10 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops24h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 6/5

1:10 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops32h 50m

C$ 1,029

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 2/12

10:20 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 9/12

6:50 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop29h 00m

C$ 1,031

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 16/2

6:19 p.m.-1:05 a.m.

2 stops22h 46m

Istanbul

Tue 11/5

7:55 p.m.-4:05 p.m.

1 stop27h 10m

C$ 1,032

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 5/12

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

1 stop35h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 12/12

6:30 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop34h 05m

C$ 1,057

TorontoIstanbul

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - IST Istanbul

YYZIST

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 2/2

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

1 stop35h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 9/2

6:30 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

1 stop34h 05m

C$ 1,064

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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$ 1,096. 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$ 1,113.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Istanbul?

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Istanbul for C$ 51/person, which is 85% 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 Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for Istanbul on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 1,520. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around C$ 1,647.

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$ 1,517. 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$ 1,558.

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$ 1,317 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$ 1,146 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$ 1,098 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	22% more expensive	It costs about C$ 1,611 for flights to Istanbul from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO ISTANBUL FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	September	316% 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$ 380
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 883
Fastest flight time	19h 10m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Istanbul from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 380 (Calgary to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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The best round-trip flight price to Istanbul from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 883 (Calgary to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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The fastest flight to Istanbul from Canada takes 19h 10m (Toronto Pearson Intl to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen).

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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$ 1,309.

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$ 349. 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 36 as of November 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.