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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,110
Typical prices: C$ 1,335-C$ 1,929
British Airways
Thu 8/3Thu 15/3
YVR - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,241
Typical prices: C$ 1,464-C$ 2,078
Turkish Airlines
Tue 27/11Tue 4/12
YVR - IST • Direct
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Cheapest • 7% average savings
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Most punctual • 78% on-time
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 10 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,129 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Istanbul (YVR-IST)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Istanbul

Mon, 8 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar
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1:15 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-IST Istanbul
24h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow
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8:25 a.m. - 7:50 p.m.IST  Istanbul-YVR Vancouver Intl
21h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
C$ 1,110British Airways
3+ days ago
Fri, 2 Apr - Tue, 13 Apr
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9:10 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-IST Istanbul
17h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
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7:55 p.m. - 9:14 p.m.IST  Istanbul-YVR Vancouver Intl
35h 19m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
C$ 1,110British Airways
3+ days ago
Fri, 27 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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11:00 a.m. - 9:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-IST Istanbul
24h 10m2 stops Calgary Paris Charles de Gaulle
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9:05 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.IST  Istanbul-YVR Vancouver Intl
32h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Calgary
C$ 1,122Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, 12 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
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4:00 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-IST Istanbul
19h 10m2 stops Calgary Paris Charles de Gaulle
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9:05 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.IST  Istanbul-YVR Vancouver Intl
36h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Calgary
C$ 1,122Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 15 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar
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1:39 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-IST Istanbul
24h 26m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow
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3:00 p.m. - 12:59 p.m.IST  Istanbul-YVR Vancouver Intl
55h 59m2 stops London Heathrow Los Angeles
C$ 1,157American Airlines
1 day ago
Tue, 19 Jan - Mon, 15 Mar
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7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-IST Istanbul
48h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow
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3:25 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.IST  Istanbul-YVR Vancouver Intl
53h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth
C$ 1,157American Airlines
2 days ago
Sun, 17 Jan - Thu, 11 Mar
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9:05 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-IST Istanbul
35h 05m2 stops Calgary Frankfurt am Main
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11:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.IST  Istanbul-YVR Vancouver Intl
32h 15m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 1,186Air Canada
2 days ago
Sat, 16 Jan - Thu, 11 Mar
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7:00 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-IST Istanbul
37h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main
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11:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.IST  Istanbul-YVR Vancouver Intl
32h 15m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 1,197Air Canada
2 days ago
Wed, 2 Dec - Tue, 19 Jan
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1:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-IST Istanbul
23h 15m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main
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6:30 a.m. - 5:08 p.m.IST  Istanbul-YVR Vancouver Intl
20h 38m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 1,213Lufthansa
1 day ago
Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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10:20 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-IST Istanbul
26h 25m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main
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7:05 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.IST  Istanbul-YVR Vancouver Intl
35h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Calgary
C$ 1,232Lufthansa
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul typically range from C$ 1,335 to C$ 1,929. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 1,110, on British Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul. It's 10% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul at C$ 1,329 round-trip.
•August (C$ 2,060) and December (C$ 1,860) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul the cheapest?

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul are cheapest 10 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Istanbul

 
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Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd

Expert on YVR

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver (YVR). His favorite adventures include tracking polar bears in Nunavut and rafting over a waterfall in New Zealand. Lucas has written for the in-flight magazines of Delta, SAS, and Porter Airlines. He is also a National Geographic and Toronto Star contributor.

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Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Key details for Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 471
Beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights from Vancouver to Istanbul

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Your Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 8:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 8:00 am.

    The flight takes about 12h.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long does a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul take?

    A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul takes 12h, covering 15,469 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul flight?

    Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul range from C$ 1,335 to C$ 1,929, with an average of C$ 1,636 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,335 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the C$ 1,636 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,129 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to C$ 1,747 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 140–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Vancouver 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%.

  • Have flight prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,110 to C$ 9,849. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul looking right now?

    One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 964, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Istanbul?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 14m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul pass through?

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

    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 63% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 21% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 7% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,482 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 1,750, a difference of C$ 267.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Istanbul.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 43m, compared with 16h 54m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 17h 05m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

  • What is the time difference between Vancouver Intl Airport and Istanbul?

    Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (Turkey Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Istanbul?

    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.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul flights?

    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.

  • Does Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) offer medical services?

    Passengers can get urgent and emergency medical care available for 24h in the first aid unit of the airport. You can ask the airport staff for help. Additionally, you can get a filled prescription or purchase health and beauty products at the pharmacy located in International Departures.

  • Are there prayer rooms in Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    The airport has 22 prayer rooms for men and 22 prayer rooms for women. You can find several prayer rooms in each concourse in airside and landside. Therefore, you can find a quiet room to meditate or gather your thoughts at these prayer rooms while at the airport.

  • Where can I buy medicine at the Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    The airport has two pharmacies for medical supplies. One is in Departures and the other is situated at Arrivals. The two pharmacies operate 24h.

  • How can I move from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to the city center?

    You can use car rental companies, such as SIXT, Budget, Avis, and Europcar, located at Arrivals. The airport is also well-connected to the public bus system. Alternatively, you can find taxis in the ground transportation area. All taxis at the airport are metered, so you get charged based on the distance. You don’t have to reserve taxis in advance. It takes an average of 1h 15min to get from the airport to the city center at a cost of approx. ₺575.12 (C$ 87).

  • Are there banking facilities at Vancouver Airport (YUL)?

    You can use ATMs located at International Departures and Domestic Arrivals. Banking services are located at the Domestic Terminal, landside, Level 3. The airport also has an international currency exchange at the Domestic Terminal, US Terminal, and International Terminal, landside and airside, Levels 2 and 3.

  • How can I freshen up at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    The airport has showers in airport hotels that you can use to freshen up after arrival. You can also access spa services at a hotel in the airport for 30min. Other spa services include a steam room, shower packages, beauty services, and a full day spa, located at Terminal 1, airside. You can get an express massage at a cost of approximately ₺434.51 (C$ 65.50) for 30min and a head massage at around ₺627.65 (C$ 94.50) for 45min.

Your guide to booking Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average C$ 1,482, about C$ 267 less than Thursday fares (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 10 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 1,329 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 731 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Airport (KEF) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 1,129 round-trip on this route – about C$ 617 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

    • Isg Sabiha Gökçen Airport Hotel
    • Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Istanbul Tuzla
  • British Airways operates flights from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), with three stops at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), London Heathrow (LHR), and Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY).
  • Turkish Airlines have flights from Vancouver Airport to Istanbul Airport (IST), with a one-stop at Montreal Pierre Elliot Trudeau International (YUL).
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen has ATMs services offered by at least 15 banks and currency exchange services at the International Terminal.
  • There are banking services and bank branches at Istanbul Airport, located at the landside and airside of the domestic and international areas.
  • Vancouver Airport has a prayer chapel inside the airport where you can gather your thoughts in peace. The interfaith chapel is situated at the International Terminal, landside, Arrivals Level 2.

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