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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul:

• Earliest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 6:15 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 9:55 am.

The flight takes about 10h.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul takes 10h, covering 13,193 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 Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul range from C$ 1,078 to C$ 1,548, with an average of C$ 1,268 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,078 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the C$ 1,268 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 998 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to C$ 1,369 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 22–C$ 140 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 Toronto Pearson 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,034 to C$ 8,924. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 760, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

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$ 57:

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

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around C$ 53:

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

Flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul usually depart from Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) 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, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

One-stop flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• London Gatwick (LGW) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 23% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,221 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,333, a difference of C$ 112.

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 Toronto Pearson Intl Airport and Istanbul. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Transat

Flying via Václav Havel Prague (PRG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 28m, compared with 12h 42m via Zurich (ZRH) and 12h 44m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Toronto Pearson 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 Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul flights:

• Air Transat: offers extra legroom; 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

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

One convenient transportation option to Istanbul city from SAW is a taxi, which reaches the city in approximately 33min and charges around ₺32 (C$ 5). The shuttle Havabus, found outside the terminal building, is another alternative that takes about 1h 40min and costs around ₺26 (C$ 4).

Istanbul Airport has a meet and greet service to provide much-needed assistance for those with reduced mobility and various other disabilities. Disabled passengers are received on arrival and get wheelchair assistance, private airport transfer, and passport assistance when they book the service 48h before arrival.

Several lounges at Pearson Airport offer travellers a calm and tranquil relaxation spot away from the noisy airport areas. The cozy Maple Leaf lounge in T1 is accessible at a walk-in rate of around C$ 55, while the Plaza premium lounge in T1 is accessible upon payment of a fee of around C$ 57 for 2h and C$ 92 for 6h.

Travellers who wish to travel to Toronto Pearson should hop on board the UP Express train. This Express train takes approximately 25min to get from Union Station in Toronto to Pearson Airport and charges a standard rate of around C$ 16.

To ensure that you can easily catch your early-morning flight from Toronto to Istanbul via Toronto Pearson International airport, think about spending the night at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel. Your departure terminal is only a 5-minute walk from the on-site hotel. Additionally, the hotel provides free shuttle service from Downtown Toronto to YYZ.

Istanbul International Airport serves as a crucial connecting airport for the majority of tourists visiting different areas of Istanbul and its districts because it is Istanbul's main airport. IST is another airport that travellers from Toronto can utilize to reach nearby places like Esenyurt and Gebze in Istanbul. IST is roughly 23 km from Esenyurt, while Gebze is roughly 46 km away.