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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Toronto to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $968. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$575 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $575, select.

Istanbul.$588 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $588, select.

Istanbul.$594 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $594, select.

Istanbul.$661 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $661, select.

Istanbul.$773 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $773, select.

Istanbul.$781 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $781, select.

Istanbul.$855 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $855, select.

Istanbul.$880 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $880, select.

Istanbul.$880 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 5 May, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $880, select.

Istanbul.$881 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $881, select.

Istanbul.$888 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $888, select.

Istanbul.$898 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $898, select.

Istanbul.$943 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr, returning Sat, 10 Apr.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $943, select.

Istanbul.$968 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Air Transat and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $968, select.

Istanbul.$983 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $983, select.

Istanbul.$999 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $999, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Istanbul

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Alternative Toronto to Istanbul routes

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Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul

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Toronto to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$575
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	9 hrs, 53 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	31

Finding cheap flights from Toronto to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are return flights from Toronto to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Toronto to Istanbul is $575. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Toronto to Istanbul?

9 hours and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Toronto to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Toronto to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Air Transat and Air Serbia fly direct from Toronto to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Toronto to Istanbul?

As of July 2026, there are 31 flights per week flying from Toronto to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Istanbul is usually October.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

If you're flying from Toronto, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $575.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Toronto to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Toronto to Istanbul on Sunday, 4 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Toronto to Istanbul?

Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 53 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Toronto to Istanbul?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

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.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Toronto to Istanbul with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Aer Lingus. And the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines.

Flying from Toronto to Istanbul: what you need to know

Planning your flight from Toronto to Istanbul begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your holiday. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) and John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Step off your plane in Istanbul at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW).
The average time for a direct Toronto to Istanbul flight is 9 hours 50 minutes.
Istanbul is eight hours ahead of Toronto and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Toronto to Istanbul is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Istanbul Airport (IST). Pick from 12 services connecting these two airports each week.
To ensure you board your Toronto to Istanbul 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 rule to follow.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Istanbul

Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Toronto to Istanbul flights if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Toronto to Istanbul across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Flying from Toronto

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

You can catch a direct flight from Toronto to Istanbul jetting off from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Start your journey at YYZ and arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST).
You can choose from various carriers offering direct Toronto to Istanbul plane tickets with departures from YYZ, including:
YYZ is around 21 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Toronto to Istanbul? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Toronto Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Toronto Pearson International Airport, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)

With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 10 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to Istanbul, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Toronto Island Airport:
70% of flights leaving Toronto Island Airport meet their expected arrival time.

John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM)

YHM is around 72 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
No need to stress over delays or last-minute rushes — staying at a hotel close to John C. Munro Hamilton Airport sets you up for a smooth departure. Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt on and Homestead House Bed & Breakfast are convenient options, especially if you have an early Toronto to Istanbul flight.
Flights departing from YHM make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 68% of the time.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport (IST) is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to IST if you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Istanbul. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before your trip.

Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) is roughly 31 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Toronto to Istanbul, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Toronto to Istanbul:
Forget about public transport schedules or long taxi queues. Grab a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare offers from Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at SAW can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Istanbul

August is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Istanbul. To escape the crowds, visit Istanbul in March.
When booking your Toronto to Istanbul tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Toronto to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Istanbul, check out our range of hotels including:
Hagia Sophia and Historic Areas of Istanbul are just two of the major attractions to add to your Istanbul itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Istanbul has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are among its highlights.