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Fri, Jun 12
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Sat, Jun 20
Montreal YULIstanbul SAW
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Tue, Jun 16
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Mon, Jun 15 – Wed, Jun 24
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Tue, Jun 16 – Wed, Jun 24
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£345

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,346

Cheapest round-trip

£591

Average round-trip

£649

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and Havaist bus from IST, Havabus from SAW. Best value: public buses and metro connections.

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

From Istanbul Airport (IST)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24-30 min

₺23-₺35 (Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD))

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to European side

60-120 min

₺180-₺250 (varies by destination (~$5–7 USD))

every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet

40-90 min

₺800-₺1,500 (metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

₺1,200-₺2,500 (pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or late arrivals

From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

₺150-₺200 (varies by destination (~$4–6 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Kadıköy

60-90 min

₺17-₺25 (Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-100 min

₺700-₺1,400 (metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door to Asian side

45-100 min

₺650-₺1,300 (app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
7695 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Turkish Airlines
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Air Transat
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Turkish Airlines
------2---2---2
Air Transat
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Turkish Airlines
------2---2---2
Air Transat
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Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Turkish Airlines
------2---2---2
Air Transat
---------------------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Montreal to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air TransatTSCTSNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
French BeeFBUBFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
87%
22°C14°C
23 May
87%
18°C16°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
19°C14°C
24 May
87%
22°C15°C
Monday
18 May
19°C14°C
25 May
22°C17°C
Tuesday
19 May
22°C14°C
26 May
24°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
22°C15°C
27 May
25°C18°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
21°C16°C
28 May
89%
22°C17°C
Friday
22 May
78%
18°C16°C
29 May
75%
22°C17°C
Travelers usually depart from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, or Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil when they travel from Montreal to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Montreal and Istanbul is 7695 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Transat, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Pegasus, and French Bee. Montreal and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Montreal to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Montreal and Istanbul takes around 9.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Montreal and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Montreal and Istanbul is 7695 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Montreal and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Montreal and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Transat, Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Montreal?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Montreal and Vancouver, Toronto, London, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Fort Lauderdale, Mexico City, Guatemala City, Cancún, Edinburgh, Kelowna, Medellín, Paris, Cartagena, Halifax, Atlanta, San José, Guadalajara, Bogotá.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna.
Which airports are there in Montreal?
Montreal is mainly served by Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International. But there are other airports nearby, including Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Montréal–Mirabel International.
What airports are near Montreal?
The main airport in Montreal is Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International. It is also served by Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International, Burlington International, Plattsburgh International, Ogdensburg International, Québec City Jean Lesage International, Massena International, Lebanon Municipal, Adirondack Regional.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Yenişehir, Anadolu.
Which airlines fly between Montreal and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Montreal and Istanbul with Air Transat, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Pegasus, French Bee.
When’s the best time to travel between Montreal and Istanbul?
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