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Cheap flight deals to Istanbul

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:00 p.m. - 4:05 a.m.YHM-IST
26h 05m2 stops
4:50 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.IST-YHM
20h 20m2 stops
C$ 732
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Mon, 9 Sep - Fri, 22 Nov
7:00 p.m. - 4:05 a.m.YHM-IST
26h 05m2 stops
4:50 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.IST-YHM
20h 20m2 stops
C$ 758
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Sun, 8 Sep - Fri, 22 Nov
2:55 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.YYZ-IST
15h 05m1 stop
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.IST-YYZ
25h 00m1 stop
C$ 1,151Egypt Air
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Sun, 2 Jun - Wed, 27 Nov
12:15 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.YUL-IST
21h 25m1 stop
6:10 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.IST-YUL
23h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,202Royal Air Maroc
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Sun, 26 May - Fri, 31 May
12:15 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.YUL-IST
21h 25m1 stop
6:10 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.IST-YUL
23h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,214Royal Air Maroc
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Sun, 26 May - Fri, 31 May
12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.YYZ-IST
17h 15m1 stop
6:45 p.m. - 11:35 a.m.IST-YYZ
23h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,255Egypt Air
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Fri, 24 May - Thu, 30 May
4:10 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.YUL-IST
16h 10m1 stop
4:25 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.IST-YUL
28h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,287Air Algerie
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Mon, 23 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep
4:10 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.YUL-IST
25h 30m1 stop
4:25 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.IST-YUL
28h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,288Air Algerie
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Tue, 17 Sep - Tue, 22 Oct
12:20 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.YTZ-IST
17h 45m2 stops
6:50 a.m. - 5:49 p.m.IST-YTZ
17h 59m2 stops
C$ 1,292Air Canada
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 12 Jun
3:20 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.YTZ-IST
20h 35m2 stops
6:45 a.m. - 5:49 p.m.IST-YTZ
18h 04m2 stops
C$ 1,311Air Canada
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Mon, 3 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun

Flights to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a flight to Istanbul?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Istanbul from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Istanbul costs C$ 1,435. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 737 and departed from Vancouver Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Montreal to Istanbul which costs C$ 1,675 on average, and Toronto to Istanbul, which costs C$ 1,805 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Istanbul is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as C$ 1,662. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are C$ 1,750 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul?

The average price for all flights to Istanbul depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally in the morning, when flights cost C$ 1,202 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Istanbul is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 1,741.

What is a good deal for flights to Istanbul?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Istanbul, 25% of our users found tickets to Istanbul for the following prices or less: From Toronto Pearson Intl Airport C$ 916 one-way - C$ 1,520 round-trip, from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport C$ 943 one-way - C$ 1,440 round-trip, from Vancouver Intl Airport C$ 965 one-way - C$ 1,692 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 78 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, with an average flight price of C$ 217.

Which airline offers the most flights to Istanbul?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines offers the most flights, with around 1,196 per week, followed by Pegasus Airlines with 658 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 5 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (TEQ), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) and İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO). The busiest airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), with 76% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Istanbul?

The duration of your flight to Istanbul depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Istanbul on KAYAK are from Montreal, which takes 9h 30m, Vancouver, which takes 11h 45m, Toronto, which takes 12h 22m, and Calgary, which takes 14h 25m.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each day?

There are around 4 direct flights from within Canada to Istanbul every day. Most flights depart in the evening, with 7:00 p.m. the most common departure time and 100% of flights departing in the evening.

How many direct flights to Istanbul are there each week?

Each week there are around 26 direct flights from within Canada to Istanbul. The most common day for departures is Tuesday, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Istanbul each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Istanbul. Instead, there are 26 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Toronto.

How many cities have direct flights to Istanbul?

From Canada, there are direct flights to Istanbul from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Toronto, with 14 direct flights each week.

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C$ 462
Flight from Hamilton to Istanbul

When to book flights to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Istanbul based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Istanbul flights

  • Does Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) offer rental car services?

    Yes. For Istanbul visitors desiring to lease a car when they arrive in Istanbul, SAW has rental car amenities located on the Arrival level in the terminal building. Bostanci, Avis, Budget, Avex, Euronet, Central, Europcar, Windycar, Enterprise, Garenta, Sixt, Goldcar, CiZgi, Rent Go, and Payless are some of the onsite rental car companies at the airport.

  • Are airline lounges available at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Yes. IST has a variety of airline lounges in its faculties offering snacks and beverages, a bar, children's play areas, a business centre, and daybeds among other services and facilities. IST has the Turkish Airline Lounges and Turkish Airlines Miles and Smile Lounge in the Domestic and International Terminal. Additionally, IST passengers can use IST’s lounge - the iGA Lounge; you can gain admission to the lounge by purchasing iGA services at the departure level of the airport or if you have an iGA membership pass. To gain admission to the Turkish Airline Lounges, you can either have Membership status or purchase a same-day boarding pass. Also, frequent fliers can access the Turkish Airline lounges.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Istanbul Airport?

    Istanbul Airport has a few on-site hotels, including the IGA Sleepod in the International Terminal, which offers rooms for hourly rates. You will also find two branches of the YOTEL Istanbul Hotel. The Durusu Club Hotel is around a 10min drive from the airport and offers a transportation service for a small fee.

  • How can I go from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Downtown Istanbul?

    If you would like to travel to Downtown Istanbul from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, an easy way to do so is by driving. The journey will typically take you around 45 to 55min depending on how much traffic there is during the drive. You can also take the local metro, which will usually take around 30min in total. A metro ticket will cost you approximately ₺5.00 (C$ 7.35).

  • What amenities and facilities does Istanbul Airport offer for travelers with children?

    Travelers with children can take advantage of a few facilities in Istanbul Airport, including baby care rooms with changing tables and comfortable seating for parents to nurse privately. There is also a children’s play area in the main terminal convenient for allowing little ones to burn off some steam after a long day of traveling.

  • Is there anywhere to store luggage at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport?

    If you need to store a piece of luggage or two once you have reached Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, you can do so by going to the International Arrivals Hall. Near baggage claim, you will find a storage area offering hourly, daily, and weekly rates that vary depending on the item size.

  • Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul?

    Istanbul is served by 2 major airports. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (32 km) is the closest to the centre of Istanbul and Istanbul Airport is 34 km from the centre.

  • How much is a flight to Istanbul?

    On average, a flight to Istanbul costs C$ 1,435. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 737 and departed from Vancouver Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Istanbul

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Istanbul flight deals.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is one of the main International airports in Istanbul, situated approximately 54 kilometres from the city centre. IST serves the city of Istanbul along with the European side of the city.
  • Istanbul Airport serves as the primary hub for Turkish Airlines – Turkey’s national carrier. When travelling to the city of Istanbul and planning to connect to various cities in Turkey, consider booking your flight with Turkish Airlines as they have many domestic connections from IST along with international connections.
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is one of the primary airports in Istanbul, located on the Asian side of the city and approximately 32 kilometres from the city centre. When visiting Istanbul city consider flying to SAW as it is considerably closer to the city centre.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is the primary hub for a few different airlines, including Onur Air and Turkish Airlines, so these companies will frequently operate flights that arrive here. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is a hub for AnadoluJet and Pegasus Airlines, so you’ll find that these airlines often service voyages to this airport.
  • If you’re travelling to Istanbul for business, consider flying into Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, as this is the airport closest to the city’s business district. The airport is around 30 km southeast of here and offers many international flights.
  • Travellers feeling ill after their flight or that have a mild injury can go to the First Aid unit, which is open 24h a day in Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. To access the unit, simply ask an airport employee. The airport also has a pharmacy in the International Terminal.
  • To freshen up after your long day of travelling, use one of the shower facilities in Istanbul Airport. It’s possible to find showers at the IGA Lounge, The Ambassador Spa & Beauty Salon, and the YOTEL Hotel.
  • Travellers who want refreshments after their flight has arrived can head to the Setur Duty Free Shop in the Arrivals Hall of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. This shop sells a variety of items, including snacks, drinks, beauty products, and clothes.
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Nonstop departures

Canada to Istanbul

Monday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Thursday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Friday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Saturday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Sunday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +111 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +112 more

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Canada

Monday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +106 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +107 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Thursday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Friday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +108 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +109 more

Saturday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +107 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +108 more

Sunday

ANA,Aegean Airlines,Aeroflot, +111 more

ANA,Aegean Airlines, +112 more

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Book Cheap Istanbul Plane Tickets

Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/9Mon
2 stops
26h 05mYHM-IST
22/11Fri
2 stops
20h 20mIST-YHM
C$ 732
8/9Sun
2 stops
26h 05mYHM-IST
22/11Fri
2 stops
20h 20mIST-YHM
C$ 758
2/6Sun
1 stopEgypt Air
15h 05mYYZ-IST
27/11Wed
1 stopEgypt Air
25h 00mIST-YYZ
C$ 1,151
26/5Sun
1 stopRoyal Air Maroc
21h 25mYUL-IST
31/5Fri
1 stopRoyal Air Maroc
23h 20mIST-YUL
C$ 1,202
26/5Sun
1 stopRoyal Air Maroc
21h 25mYUL-IST
31/5Fri
1 stopRoyal Air Maroc
23h 20mIST-YUL
C$ 1,214
24/5Fri
1 stopEgypt Air
17h 15mYYZ-IST
30/5Thu
1 stopEgypt Air
23h 50mIST-YYZ
C$ 1,255
23/9Mon
1 stopAir Algerie
16h 10mYUL-IST
30/9Mon
1 stopAir Algerie
28h 45mIST-YUL
C$ 1,287
17/9Tue
1 stopAir Algerie
25h 30mYUL-IST
22/10Tue
1 stopAir Algerie
28h 45mIST-YUL
C$ 1,288
29/5Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
17h 45mYTZ-IST
12/6Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
17h 59mIST-YTZ
C$ 1,292
3/6Mon
2 stopsAir Canada
20h 35mYTZ-IST
12/6Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
18h 04mIST-YTZ
C$ 1,311

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/9Sun
2 stops
38h 00mYHM-IST
C$ 462
13/5Mon
2 stops
18h 00mYHM-IST
C$ 481
19/5Sun
1 stopEgypt Air
17h 15mYYZ-IST
C$ 664
22/5Wed
1 stopRoyal Air Maroc
21h 25mYUL-IST
C$ 676
19/5Sun
1 stopEgypt Air
17h 15mYYZ-IST
C$ 683
28/7Sun
1 stopRoyal Air Maroc
21h 25mYUL-IST
C$ 774
2/5Thu
1 stopSAUDIA
18h 55mYYZ-IST
C$ 784
30/5Thu
1 stopSAUDIA
18h 55mYYZ-IST
C$ 800
17/5Fri
2 stopsRoyal Jordanian
18h 10mYYZ-IST
C$ 876
15/5Wed
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
15h 50mYUL-IST
C$ 900

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Recent domestic flight deals

15/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
22/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
C$ 86
15/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
22/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
C$ 87
15/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mADB-SAW
22/5Wed
directPegasus Airlines
1h 10mSAW-ADB
C$ 96
9/5Thu
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mAYT-SAW
12/5Sun
directPegasus Airlines
1h 20mSAW-AYT
C$ 96
17/5Fri
directTurkish Airlines
1h 25mADB-IST
21/5Tue
directTurkish Airlines
1h 15mIST-ADB
C$ 115
1/5Wed
directTurkish Airlines
2h 00mTZX-IST
2/5Thu
directTurkish Airlines
1h 45mIST-TZX
C$ 120
20/6Thu
direct
1h 55mHTY-IST
30/6Sun
multi-stop
7h 40mIST-HTY
C$ 224
20/6Thu
multi-stop
9h 10mHTY-IST
30/6Sun
multi-stop
5h 40mIST-HTY
C$ 929
25/7Thu
multi-stopAir Algerie
21h 25mAYT-IST
28/7Sun
multi-stopAir Algerie
20h 55mIST-AYT
C$ 1,341
2/6Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
10h 25mBJV-IST
26/6Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
10h 20mIST-BJV
C$ 1,528

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Last minute flights to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
1/5Wed
multi-stop
26h 05mYYZ-SAW
8/5Wed
multi-stop
15h 25mSAW-YYZ
C$ 1,207
29/4Mon
multi-stop
16h 00mYYZ-SAW
7/5Tue
multi-stop
13h 40mSAW-YYZ
C$ 1,231
29/4Mon
multi-stopLOT
14h 25mYYZ-IST
7/5Tue
multi-stopLOT
26h 50mIST-YYZ
C$ 1,477
29/4Mon
multi-stopLOT
35h 20mYYZ-IST
7/5Tue
multi-stopLOT
26h 50mIST-YYZ
C$ 1,493
29/4Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 25mYYZ-IST
7/5Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
31h 45mIST-YYZ
C$ 1,516
29/4Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
27h 25mYYZ-IST
6/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
40h 10mIST-YYZ
C$ 1,560
28/4Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
20h 20mYYZ-IST
18/5Sat
multi-stopEgypt Air
24h 25mIST-YYZ
C$ 1,610
30/4Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 10mYYZ-IST
31/5Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
32h 25mIST-YYZ
C$ 1,732
30/4Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 10mYYZ-SAW
30/5Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
51h 35mSAW-YYZ
C$ 1,732
30/4Tue
multi-stopEgypt Air
25h 05mYUL-IST
12/5Sun
multi-stopEgypt Air
22h 40mIST-YUL
C$ 3,248

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