Traveling from Toronto to Dushanbe Airport (DYU): What you need to know
When organizing your flight from Toronto to Dushanbe Airport (DYU), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main terminals.
Dushanbe is nine hours ahead of Toronto. Dushanbe Airport is located in Dushanbe, which follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Toronto to DYU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometers from central Toronto. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Dushanbe Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to cover the 3 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Toronto to DYU flight? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey time to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometers or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Dushanbe Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from YKF arrive at their final stop as scheduled 63.64% of the time.
About Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Dushanbe Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near DYU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
At the moment, $497 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Dushanbe Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,424. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Toronto to DYU, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
August is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Dushanbe Airport (DYU). Visit Dushanbe in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Dushanbe is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your Toronto to DYU plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Dushanbe Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dushanbe
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Dushanbe right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Dushanbe Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Dushanbe when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to National Museum of Tajikistan followed by Ismoili Somoni square and Iskanderkul Lake.
Explore more of Tajikistan
Istaravshan is just one of the many places in Tajikistan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dushanbe. Around 153 kilometers away to the north, well-known attractions include Sary Mazar complex, Bemorkhonai Dekhai Bogkalon and Park Pobedy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Tajikistan, consider Isfara, about 241 kilometers north-east of Dushanbe. Starinnyy Zamok, Isfara Cultural Center and Maschidi Umari Odil are the start of reasons to visit.