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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 531 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.499 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 499 €, select.
Istanbul.507 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 507 €, select.
Istanbul.531 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with WestJet and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 531 €, select.
Istanbul.584 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 584 €, select.
Istanbul.597 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 597 €, select.
Istanbul.608 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Air Transat and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 608 €, select.
Istanbul.615 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Istanbul on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Istanbul.615 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Istanbul.615 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Air Transat and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Istanbul.615 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Istanbul.615 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Istanbul on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Istanbul.615 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Istanbul on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Istanbul.615 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Istanbul on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Istanbul.615 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Istanbul on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Istanbul.615 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Istanbul on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Istanbul.616 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Istanbul on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 616 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Toronto Pearson International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Toronto Pearson International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from 633 €
May
from 531 €
Jun
from 499 €
Jul
from 672 €
Aug
from 737 €
Sep
from 615 €
Oct
from 608 €
Nov
from 616 €
Dec
from 615 €
Jan
from 652 €
Feb
from 663 €
Mar
from 759 €

Direct flights from Toronto Pearson International to Istanbul

Alternative Toronto Pearson International to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Toronto Pearson International to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from 508 €
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from 499 €
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Toronto to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found499 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time9 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week33

Finding cheap flights from Toronto Pearson International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Toronto Pearson International to Istanbul is 499 €. 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.
9 hours and 47 minutes is the average flight time from Toronto Pearson International to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Air Transat and Air Serbia fly direct from Toronto Pearson International to Istanbul.
As of April 2026, there are 33 flights per week flying from Toronto Pearson International to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Toronto Pearson International to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Toronto Pearson International Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 499 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 47 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.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, WestJet and Air Transat offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul is 10 hours 50 minutes.

  • Toronto Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is eight hours ahead of Toronto.

  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the busiest route. When searching for your flight, you can select from 12 services every week between YYZ and IST.

  • To avoid rushing for your YYZ to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • Direct Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Airport (IST) is where you'll disembark.

  • Top airlines that operate direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul include:

  • Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • In search of a hotel close to YYZ? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

  • 68% of flights that take off from Toronto Pearson International Airport make it to their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Istanbul

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul flight is 250 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 499 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from YYZ to Istanbul. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.

  • Landing cheap tickets from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest prices across each month and bag a sweet deal.

  • You don't need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from YYZ to Istanbul.

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

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • For the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from YYZ to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • After your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to SAW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your YYZ to Istanbul flight:

  • Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at SAW can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul, while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book a Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from YYZ to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Istanbul:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

  • Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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