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Flight deals from Vancouver to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 658 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.572 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 572 €, select.
Istanbul.658 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with WestJet and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 658 €, select.
Istanbul.664 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 664 €, select.
Istanbul.682 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 682 €, select.
Istanbul.704 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 704 €, select.
Istanbul.784 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 784 €, select.
Istanbul.788 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 788 €, select.
Istanbul.799 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 799 €, select.
Istanbul.804 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 804 €, select.
Istanbul.810 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 810 €, select.
Istanbul.811 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 811 €, select.
Istanbul.811 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Thu, 16 Jul.Return flight with WestJet and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 811 €, select.
Istanbul.813 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with WestJet and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 813 €, select.
Istanbul.814 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 814 €, select.
Istanbul.817 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with WestJet and LEVEL.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LEVEL, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 817 €, select.
Istanbul.817 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 817 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from 814 €
May
from 658 €
Jun
from 682 €
Jul
from 811 €
Aug
from 997 €
Sep
from 865 €
Oct
from 822 €
Nov
from 784 €
Dec
from 867 €
Jan
from 820 €
Feb
from 866 €
Mar
from 943 €

Direct flights from Vancouver to Istanbul

Vancouver to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Vancouver to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from 644 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from 572 €
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Vancouver to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found572 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time11 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineAir Serbia
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Istanbul is 572 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver to Istanbul.
Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines and Air Transat fly direct from Vancouver to Istanbul.
As of April 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Vancouver to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Istanbul is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport on Monday, 25 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know

  • Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Vancouver. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport (IST) taking off from here.

  • 11 hours 55 minutes is the average duration of a direct Vancouver to Istanbul Airport flight.

  • Istanbul is 11 hours ahead of Vancouver. Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services every week. Travel from YVR to IST on Turkish Airlines's 7pm flight.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Vancouver to IST.

  • You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport (IST) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

  • Turkish Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport departing from YVR.

  • Turkish Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from YVR to IST.

  • Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:

  • Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.

Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Vancouver to IST flight? Relax in a hotel near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:

Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

  • From central Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.

  • Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Istanbul Airport flight:

  • The on-time performance record of YXX is 68%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.

About Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport is 270 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 572 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Vancouver to IST, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.

  • April is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Vancouver to Istanbul Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Vancouver to IST by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport.

The best time to fly from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • November is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport (IST), while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in a Vancouver to IST plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Istanbul right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Istanbul Airport:

  • There are loads of exciting things to do in Istanbul when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Hagia Sophia Museum followed by Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres southeast of Istanbul, a trip to Eskisehir will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Eskişehir, Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri.

  • Adapazarı is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 153 kilometres east of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.

Plan the rest of your trip from Vancouver to Istanbul

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