Flying from Istanbul to Toronto: what you need to know
Istanbul has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Toronto leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW).
Step off the plane at one of Toronto's major gateways like Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). You can also touch down at Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) or John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM).
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Toronto flight is 10 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Toronto is UTC-5, which is eight hours behind Istanbul.
You can choose from 11 weekly services between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). This is the most popular route when booking flights from Istanbul to Toronto.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Istanbul to Toronto flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Toronto
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Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Istanbul to Toronto, you can depart from Istanbul Airport (IST). Travel from IST to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) without any stops.
You can choose from a range of carriers offering direct Istanbul to Toronto plane tickets with departures from IST, including:
We make it easy to book a Istanbul to Toronto flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Istanbul Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Toronto or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Split up your Istanbul to Toronto flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Airport and Toronto include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 31 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to Toronto:
68% of flights taking off from Istanbul Sabiha Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Toronto, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Toronto Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty to explore Toronto and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Toronto Pearson International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)
The centre of Toronto is approximately 3 kilometres from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ). After your flight from Istanbul to Toronto has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 10 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near YTZ. Kick back after your Istanbul to Toronto flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long taxi line. Grab a Toronto Island Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Hertz, National and Avis.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from YTZ one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM)
Hop off your flight from Istanbul to Toronto and go straight to your hotel or jump right into exploring. The centre of Toronto is around 72 kilometres from John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM) and takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to drive there.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
If you're visiting the city for the first time, make life easier on arrival day by staying near YHM. Check in to Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt on or Homestead House Bed & Breakfast shortly after your Istanbul to Toronto flight.
Be in control of the next chapter of your journey with a John C. Munro Hamilton Airport rental car. Avis, National and Budget will get you on the road.
Rental companies sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so secure your vehicle from YHM a few weeks ahead of your flight from Istanbul to Toronto. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
Best time to go to Toronto
November is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Toronto, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Toronto based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Istanbul to Toronto ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Istanbul to Toronto in February when temperatures average between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Toronto
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Toronto right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Toronto:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Toronto Islands are essential stops on your Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Toronto. Around 354 kilometres to the northeast, top sights here include Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Canada, head for Mississauga, roughly 23 kilometres west of Toronto. Lake Ontario, Living Arts Centre and Rattray Marsh Conservation Area are key reasons to visit.




