Flying from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Istanbul: what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is six hours ahead of Moncton, where Greater Moncton International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your YQM to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
The journey from central Moncton to YQM takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near YQM. Whether you're catching an early flight from Greater Moncton International Airport to Istanbul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Greater Moncton International Airport, 56.76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Istanbul
547 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Greater Moncton International Airport to Istanbul flight. A return plane ticket starts at 832 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from YQM to Istanbul if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Greater Moncton International Airport to Istanbul. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your flight from YQM to Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
After your flight from Greater Moncton International Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your YQM to Istanbul flight:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid paying extra. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at SAW can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Before scheduling your flights from Greater Moncton International Airport to Istanbul, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Istanbul offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Greater Moncton International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from YQM to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Greater Moncton International Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are popular attractions which should be on every Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its popular sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.