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Flight deals from Toronto to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $773. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Istanbul.$553 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 24, returning Wed, Sep 23.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, Aug 24, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $553, select.

Istanbul.$586 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 22, returning Tue, Oct 6.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, Sep 22, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Oct 6, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $586, select.

Istanbul.$608 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 6, returning Wed, Sep 16.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, Sep 6, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $608, select.

Istanbul.$631 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 8, returning Sun, Nov 22.Round-trip flight with Air Transat and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, Nov 8, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Nov 22, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $631, select.

Istanbul.$646 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 28, returning Thu, Sep 3.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $646, select.

Istanbul.$661 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 22, returning Fri, Jan 29.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, Sep 22, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from Istanbul on Fri, Jan 29, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $661, select.

Istanbul.$664 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 7, returning Thu, Oct 15.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, Oct 7, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Oct 15, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $664, select.

Istanbul.$683 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Wed, Dec 2.Round-trip flight with Air Transat and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Dec 2, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $683, select.

Istanbul.$692 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 20, returning Wed, Jan 27.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, Jan 20, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Jan 27, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $692, select.

Istanbul.$692 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 6, returning Mon, Apr 12.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, Apr 6, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Apr 12, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $692, select.

Istanbul.$692 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 19, returning Tue, Feb 9.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, Jan 19, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Feb 9, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $692, select.

Istanbul.$694 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 2, returning Wed, Mar 10.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, Mar 2, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Mar 10, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $694, select.

Istanbul.$705 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with WestJet and LOT.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $705, select.

Istanbul.$718 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 15, returning Mon, Aug 24.Round-trip flight with WestJet and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, Jul 15, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Aug 24, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $718, select.

Istanbul.$724 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 12, returning Tue, Mar 2.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, Jan 12, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Mar 2, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $724, select.

Istanbul.$724 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 15, returning Tue, Dec 15.Round-trip flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Dec 15, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $724, select.

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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

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34km from central Istanbul

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Toronto to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$553
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	9 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	31

Finding cheap flights from Toronto to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Toronto to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Toronto to Istanbul is $553. 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 54 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?

There are 31 flights per week flying from Toronto to Istanbul, as of July 2026.

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

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

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Toronto to Istanbul Airport on Monday, August 24, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 54 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal 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.

Traveling 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 traveling 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 traveling 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 kilometers from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, 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 vacation? 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 kilometers from central Toronto. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. 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 kilometers 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)

Have a late flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near IST and be in snooze mode sooner:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Toronto to Istanbul Airport flight.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

From Istanbul Airport, central Istanbul is around 40 kilometers away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city center by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.

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

Currently, $267 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 $553. 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 kilometers 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 kilometers east of Istanbul.