Travelling from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport (YYC): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport (YYC). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is nine hours behind Istanbul. Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to YYC.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines 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)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to YYC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport. Check out these connections between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and YYC:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to YYC flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near YYC and hit the pillow fast:
Grab a Calgary International Airport rental car and discover Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Calgary International Airport flight.
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
Calgary International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Calgary. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport is ₹ 30,307. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 60,158. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to YYC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Calgary International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Calgary. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport (YYC), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Calgary is August, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to YYC flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC.
More about Calgary
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Calgary International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Calgary:
There are plenty of things to do in Calgary when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Stampede park followed by Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to check off its top sights. From Rogers Place to Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another side of Canada, consider Red Deer, about 129 kilometres north of Calgary. Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail are key highlights.
