Flying from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Istanbul is seven hours ahead of Toronto and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are 11 Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, take the 19:30 Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:30 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your YYZ to IST flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this airline.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is ر.ق. 947. A return fare is currently ر.ق. 2,159. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YYZ to IST.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from YYZ to IST is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
63.97% of flights leaving from Pearson International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Toronto to Pearson International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to YYZ? If you're catching an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Istanbul in February.
Book your flight from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YYZ to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
