Flying from Istanbul to Montreal: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Montreal. Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Touch down at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL), the major arrival point in Montreal.
Around 10 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Montreal flight.
Montreal is eight hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Istanbul to Montreal is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL). You can select from three services every week between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IST to YUL is the 14:40 Turkish Airlines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 15:45 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you make your Istanbul to Montreal flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Montreal
Score cheap Istanbul to Montreal flights by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Istanbul to Montreal. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to search every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from Istanbul to Montreal.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your Istanbul to Montreal flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can get a direct flight from Istanbul to Montreal taking off from Istanbul Airport (IST). Begin your trip at IST and land at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
Turkish Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct Istanbul to Montreal plane tickets from IST.
We make it a cinch to book a Istanbul to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Istanbul Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Toulouse Airport (TLS)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Montreal or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Istanbul to Montreal flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Istanbul Sabiha Airport and Montreal:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Munich Airport (MUC)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
SAW is around 31 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Istanbul to Montreal? Kick back in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Istanbul Sabiha Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Istanbul to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near YUL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Montreal and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU)
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. Following your flight from Istanbul to Montreal, it takes approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour or so.
There are some great places to lay your head close to YHU. Settle in and get cosy after your Istanbul to Montreal flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Why wait around for a taxi? A Montreal St Hubert Airport rental car lets you get going right away. Turn up the music and hit the open road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Get the vehicle you prefer, not just what's left, by securing your ride from YHU ahead of time. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Montreal
November is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Montreal, while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Montreal based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Istanbul to Montreal ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Istanbul to Montreal in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montreal right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Montreal:
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal and Montreal International Jazz Festival are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Montreal must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cirque du Soleil.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. About 161 kilometres west of Montreal, a visit to Ottawa will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Canada, consider Laval, roughly 16 kilometres northwest of Montreal. Cosmodôme, Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and Nature Centre are highlights.





