Flying from Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organizing your flight from Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).
Quebec is seven hours behind Istanbul. Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is located in Quebec, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Istanbul to YQB. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to YQB leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Traveling from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to YQB flight:
76.93% of flights leaving Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near YQB:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Avis to explore Quebec and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport flight.
Getting from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to central Quebec
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Quebec. How long it'll take to get to the center in a cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
At the moment, $787 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,360. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to YQB, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Affordable Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Istanbul to YQB.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Quebec. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Lock in an Istanbul to YQB plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Quebec to range from 7ºC (45ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -30ºC (-22ºF) and -12ºC (10ºF).
More about Quebec
Start your Quebec trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Quebec won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include UNESCO Monument, Old Quebec and Montmorency Falls.
Explore more of Canada
Quebec has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometers south-west of Quebec, a trip to Montreal will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you want to check out another major destination in Canada, consider Laval, roughly 225 kilometers south-west of Quebec. Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval are among its highlights.