Flying from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ): What you need to know
Istanbul Airport (IST) is Istanbul's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) leaving from here.
10 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight.
Toronto Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is eight hours behind Istanbul.
The busiest route is Istanbul Airport (IST) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). You can pick from 11 direct services every week.
Your flight from Istanbul to YYZ 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 for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) can be booked from this terminal.
At IST, you'll find a good selection of airlines operating direct flights from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport, such as:
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to YYZ.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Istanbul to YYZ that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IST and YYZ include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to YYZ flight? Check in to a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight.
Getting from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Toronto Pearson International Airport, central Toronto is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport is ₹ 27,936. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 32,908. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to YYZ.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Plan your visit to Toronto in January for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Istanbul to YYZ plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 15ºC to 28ºC.
February has temperatures of between -15ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Toronto Pearson International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Toronto:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are top sights which should feature on every Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres southwest of Toronto, a trip to London will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Forks of the Thames River, Fanshawe Pioneer Village and Storybook Gardens.
Around 257 kilometres east of Toronto, Kingston is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Fort Henry, Rideau Canal - Jones Falls Defensible Lockmasters House and Kingston Penitentiary.