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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Istanbul:

• Earliest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 5:22 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 7:17 am.

The flight takes about 9h 27m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Istanbul:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Istanbul takes 9h 27m, covering 12,416 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Istanbul range from C$ 1,170 to C$ 1,645, with an average of C$ 1,369 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,170 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the C$ 1,369 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,093 round-trip via Paris Orly (ORY), compared to C$ 1,468 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Istanbul flights. 74% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 94–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Istanbul flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around C$ 15:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around C$ 17:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• 724Rent

Flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Istanbul usually depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Istanbul route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

One-stop flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Paris Orly (ORY) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Istanbul. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,330 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 1,409, a difference of C$ 79.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and Istanbul. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Transat

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 49m, compared with 12h 49m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 12h 54m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (Turkey Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Kapaliçarşi. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Istanbul flights:

• Air Transat: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Porter Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Turkish Airlines offers a direct flight between Montreal and Istanbul.

A great choice is the Yotelair Istanbul Airport Airside. Their location is right on the airport property and they offer a variety of amenities, including a 24h front desk.

There are three different types of taxis that operate at the airport, including the black "E" type, the blue "D" type, and the orange "C" type. The fares range from the luxury vehicles of the black type being the highest to the economy cars of the orange type being the lowest. In general, larger groups will want to use the larger vehicles of the black and blue type taxis. Taxis can be found at the Plaza Section of the International Terminal exit. The trip to the center of the city will take about 40min and the fare to ride is about ₺150 (C$ 23).

One of the best ways to get to the airport from downtown Montreal is on the 747 bus line that operates 24/7 from the Saint Catherine station in downtown Montreal. The trip time is around 50min and the fare to ride is around ₺65 (C$ 10).