Travelling from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Toronto.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your YTZ to IST flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, 274 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 631 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from YTZ to IST. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
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Handy information about Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 62.09% of flights complete their journey on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near YTZ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Istanbul in February.
Lock in your flight from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YTZ to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
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 Konak Square.