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      Flight deals from Vancouver International to Istanbul

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver International Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 12,534. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Istanbul.R 5,317 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,317, select.
      Istanbul.R 5,341 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,341, select.
      Istanbul.R 5,585 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,585, select.
      Istanbul.R 5,599 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,599, select.
      Istanbul.R 5,643 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,643, select.
      Istanbul.R 6,259 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,259, select.
      Istanbul.R 7,004 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,004, select.
      Istanbul.R 8,542 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,542, select.
      Istanbul.R 8,619 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,619, select.
      Istanbul.R 9,192 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jun.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 20 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,192, select.
      Istanbul.R 10,022 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,022, select.
      Istanbul.R 12,393 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Aug.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 4 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,393, select.
      Istanbul.R 13,044 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,044, select.
      Istanbul.R 13,604 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,604, select.
      Istanbul.R 13,612 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,612, select.
      Istanbul.R 13,623 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,623, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Istanbul

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Sep
      from R 7,004
      Oct
      from R 5,317
      Nov
      from R 5,341
      Dec
      from R 5,599
      Jan
      from R 5,643
      Feb
      from R 5,585
      Mar
      from R 6,259
      Apr
      from R 8,542
      May
      from R 8,619
      Jun
      from R 9,192
      Jul
      from R 10,022
      Aug
      from R 12,393

      Direct flights from Vancouver International to Istanbul

      Air Serbia
      Air Transat
      RwandAir
      Turkish Airlines

      Vancouver International to Istanbul: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Vancouver International 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
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      from R 5,155
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      Istanbul

      34km from central Istanbul
      from R 5,317
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      Vancouver to Istanbul: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 5,317
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time12 hrs, 12 mins
      Most popular airlineAir Serbia
      Average flights per week10

      Finding cheap flights from Vancouver International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver International to Istanbul is R 11,446. 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.
      12 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver International to Istanbul.
      Air Serbia, Air Transat and RwandAir fly direct from Vancouver International to Istanbul.
      As of September 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Vancouver International to Istanbul.
      The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver International to Istanbul is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver International Airport to Istanbul Airport on Saturday, 17 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 12 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.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, WestJet and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

      Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

      • The average time for a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 12 hours.

      • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is 11 hours ahead of Vancouver.

      • Every week, there are three Vancouver International Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, jump on the 19:00 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:10 with Turkish Airlines.

      • To ensure you get on your YVR to IST flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

      • Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this carrier.

      • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.

      Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

      • 77% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

      • To get to Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

      • Looking for a convenient hotel close to YVR? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Istanbul Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

      Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

      When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

      • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

      • Before locking in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Istanbul Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

      • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

      Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

      • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, your itinerary will be busy.

      • If you want to check out another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are among its highlights.

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