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Flight deals from Toronto to Istanbul Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 11,049. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.R 4,910 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,910, select.
Istanbul.R 5,226 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,226, select.
Istanbul.R 5,677 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,677, select.
Istanbul.R 5,723 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,723, select.
Istanbul.R 5,779 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,779, select.
Istanbul.R 5,852 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,852, select.
Istanbul.R 6,327 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,327, select.
Istanbul.R 6,375 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,375, select.
Istanbul.R 6,854 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,854, select.
Istanbul.R 7,444 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Azores Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azores Airlines, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,444, select.
Istanbul.R 8,111 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,111, select.
Istanbul.R 8,334 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep.One-way flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,334, select.
Istanbul.R 8,359 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,359, select.
Istanbul.R 8,465 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,465, select.
Istanbul.R 8,573 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr.One-way flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,573, select.
Istanbul.R 9,305 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,305, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Toronto to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Mar
from R 7,444
Apr
from R 5,677
May
from R 5,226
Jun
from R 4,910
Jul
from R 6,327
Aug
from R 5,779
Sep
from R 5,852
Oct
from R 5,723
Nov
from R 6,375
Dec
from R 8,111
Jan
from R 6,854
Feb
from R 9,305

Direct flights from Toronto to Istanbul

Toronto to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Toronto to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul
Closest
from R 5,241
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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul
Cheapest
from R 4,910
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Toronto to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,910
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time9 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week64

Finding cheap flights from Toronto to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Toronto to Istanbul is R 11,049. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Toronto to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Air Transat and Air Serbia fly direct from Toronto to Istanbul.
As of March 2026, there are 64 flights per week flying from Toronto to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Istanbul is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Toronto to Istanbul Airport on Friday, 3 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Travelling from Toronto to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know

  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is Toronto's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport (IST) leaving from here.

  • Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 50 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Toronto to Istanbul Airport flight.

  • Istanbul is eight hours ahead of Toronto. Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Choose from 12 direct services a week between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Istanbul Airport (IST). This is the most popular route when departing from Toronto.

  • Your flight from Toronto to IST won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

Airports in Toronto

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport (IST) leave from this terminal.

  • You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport leaving from YYZ. Get on board with any of these:

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines between YYZ and IST.

  • YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • Of all flights departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

  • YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to IST flight:

  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

  • From central Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.

  • Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Istanbul Airport flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At YHM, that figure is 68%.

About Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • From Istanbul Airport, central Istanbul is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Currently, R 4,910 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,049. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to IST. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

  • Affordable Toronto to Istanbul Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Toronto to IST.

  • Save money on your flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Toronto to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • August is when most people book flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport (IST). Visit Istanbul in February if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • Book a Toronto to IST plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Istanbul to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Istanbul Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Istanbul right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport:

  • You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Istanbul when you're ready to go sightseeing. Head straight for Hagia Sophia Museum followed by Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Eskisehir is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 225 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.

  • Any trip through Türkiye (Turkey) wouldn't be complete without a stop in Adapazarı. Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 153 kilometres east of Istanbul.

Plan the rest of your trip from Toronto to Istanbul

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