Flying from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
9 hours 57 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Toronto and operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are 11 flights from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, jump on the 09:30 Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from YYZ to IST is 21:30 with Turkish Airlines.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to take in the sights in Istanbul — plus maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey). Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements often change. Before booking your cheap ticket from YYZ to IST, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is R 4,975. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,884. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YYZ to IST.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to Pearson International Airport takes approximately 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near YYZ? If you've booked an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Pearson International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YYZ to IST around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flights from YYZ to IST, you'll want to find a place to stay in Istanbul. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Istanbul must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Galata Tower.
You'll find more than one way to get to Istanbul. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is another choice. Consider your options for flying in or out of this international airport.
Complete your Istanbul trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Istanbul Ataturk Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Istanbul.