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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.

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.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Transat

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).

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,010 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to C$ 1,328 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 22–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• London Gatwick (LGW) – 27% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 10% of one-stop connections

London Gatwick (LGW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,185 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,266, a difference of C$ 82. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Taksim, and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

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 6:12 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 9:52 am.

The flight takes about 9h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 13% above the route average of C$ 1,223. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul takes 9h 57m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 997 to C$ 8,686. 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$ 713, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Václav Havel Prague (PRG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 29m, compared with 12h 47m via Zurich (ZRH) and 12h 47m 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.

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
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Round-trip flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Istanbul range from C$ 1,042 to C$ 1,507, with an average of C$ 1,223 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,042 counts as a good deal.