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$395 Find Cheap Flights from Toronto to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip
$717
Typical prices: $1,143-$839
Air Transat
Thu 5/21Wed 6/3
YYZ - IST • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$717
Typical prices: $1,164-$762
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Thu 5/21Fri 5/29
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Cheapest • Avg $669 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 12h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Toronto to Istanbul (YTO-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Toronto to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Toronto to Istanbul

Thu, May 21 - Wed, Jun 3
Air Transat Logo
9:00 pm - 2:00 pm
YYZ
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IST
10h 00mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 7:45 pm
IST
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YYZ
11h 00mnonstop
$717Air Transat
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 30
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9:00 pm - 1:55 pm
YYZ
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IST
9h 55mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 7:45 pm
IST
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YYZ
11h 00mnonstop
$718Air Transat
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 31
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9:00 pm - 2:00 pm
YYZ
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IST
10h 00mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 7:45 pm
IST
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YYZ
11h 00mnonstop
$719Air Transat
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 12
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9:00 pm - 2:00 pm
YYZ
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IST
10h 00mnonstop
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8:25 pm - 3:40 pm
IST
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YYZ
26h 15m
1 stop
$720Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14
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10:45 pm - 11:30 pm
YYZ
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IST
17h 45m
1 stop
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8:30 pm - 3:40 pm
IST
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YYZ
26h 10m
1 stop
$721Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Sat, Jun 13
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10:45 pm - 11:30 pm
YYZ
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IST
17h 45m
1 stop
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7:55 am - 3:40 pm
IST
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YYZ
14h 45m
1 stop
$722Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 11:35 pm
YYZ
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IST
17h 50m
1 stop
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4:25 pm - 8:45 pm
IST
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YYZ
11h 20mnonstop
$723Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
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12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
YTZ
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IST
17h 30m
2 stops
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5:40 am - 5:52 pm
IST
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YTZ
19h 12m
2 stops
$886Air Canada
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
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11:00 am - 9:25 pm
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IST
27h 25m
2 stops
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5:40 am - 9:34 am
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YTZ
34h 54m
2 stops
$890United Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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19h 00m
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5:50 am - 8:09 pm
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21h 19m
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$891United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Toronto to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Toronto to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest Toronto to Istanbul Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport costs $757 on the route between Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) and Istanbul Airport (IST). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Toronto to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Toronto to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Toronto, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $773 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,129 and $1,109 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Toronto to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $913, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 12 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$400
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Toronto Pearson Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Toronto to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Toronto to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Toronto to Istanbul flights

  • Should I take public transportation from the airport into Istanbul?

    Taking public transportation from the airport into Istanbul is a better option for passengers who are travelling light. Although it’s the cheaper option, each one-way ticket costing ₺ 2,5 (around C$ 0.59) per person, it takes more planning than getting on a taxi or arranging a shuttle with your hotel, and it's not the most comfortable or direct trip.

  • How do I catch the metro from the airport to Istanbul’s city centre?

    Follow the signs that say "light rail" from outside the baggage claim area to line M1A (red line). The metro station is about a 10min walk away from the airport. The final stop for this line in the city centre is Yenikapı. One token costs ₺ 4 (about C$ 0.95) but you need to buy a new token every time you change lines or transfer to another form of public transportation. Please note that operating hours are from 6:00 am to 11:59 pm, so if your flight from Toronto to Istanbul arrives outside of these times, you’ll need to plan for another type of transportation.

  • Can I get a private shuttle from the airport to the city centre?

    If you haven’t arranged for your hotel to pick you up at the airport, you can book a private shuttle with a company like KiwiTaxi for a fixed fee before you arrive in Istanbul. Prices vary depending on what district you’re travelling to, but the fixed fares start at ₺ 120 (about C$ 29) for a trip from the airport to the Sultanahmet district. You must book online, and the driver will meet you outside the arrivals area.

  • Should I exchange currency at one of the offices at the airport?

    Currency exchange fees at Atatürk International Airport are higher than anywhere else in the city. If you don’t want to use the ATMs located at the arrivals area, and can’t wait until you get into Istanbul, the supermarket at the tunnel connecting to the metro station has better exchange rates.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport was $395 for a one-way ticket and $713 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Toronto and Istanbul?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Toronto to Istanbul?

    On your way to Istanbul, you’ll fly out from one of these Toronto airports: Toronto Island or Toronto Pearson Intl. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Toronto to Istanbul?

    Air Canada, and Air India offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Toronto to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Toronto to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Toronto to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Toronto to Istanbul?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Toronto and Istanbul, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Toronto to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Toronto to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Toronto to Istanbul, Air Transat or LOT?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Toronto to Istanbul are Air Transat and LOT. With an average price for the route of $783 and an overall rating of 7.7, Air Transat is the most popular choice. LOT is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,061 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Toronto to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Toronto to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Toronto to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Toronto is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Toronto to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Toronto with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Toronto to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Toronto up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $598 or less one-way and $946 or less round-trip.
  • Choosing the best method to travel from the airport to the city centre is dependent on the time that your flight from Toronto to Istanbul arrives at Atatürk International Airport (IST). An express bus service and a light rail service the airport, but neither one travels after 11:59 pm.
  • As soon as you’ve cleared immigration and customs, and picked up your luggage, withdraw cash in the local currency from one of the ATMs in the arrivals area. Most local businesses only take cash, preferably small bills, so having local currency is important.
  • Taking a taxi is a convenient method of travel and costs about ₺ 54 (C$ 12.84). You must take one of the official cabs found outside the airport, not one from one of the people offering rides from inside the airport. The trip to the city centre takes about 30min.
  • If you’d like to rest or freshen up after your long flight from Toronto to Istanbul before exploring the Turkish city, the TAB Airport Hotel is located inside the airport right before immigration.
  • If your flight from Toronto to Istanbul is the first leg of a more extended trip, book it with Turkish Airlines. Passengers flying with this airline who are in Istanbul for a minimum six-hour layover get a free tour of the city, with transportation to and from the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Toronto to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Toronto to Istanbul.
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Direct departures

Toronto to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Air Transat,Turkish Airlines

Air Transat,Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Air Transat,Turkish Airlines

Air Transat,Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Air Transat

Air Transat

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Toronto

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Air Transat,Turkish Airlines

Air Transat,Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Air Transat,Turkish Airlines

Air Transat,Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Air Transat,Turkish Airlines

Air Transat,Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Toronto to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Toronto to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Toronto to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Air TransatOverall score based on 534 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
6.8Food
7.3Comfort
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i was not able to take my flight because the information i needed to book my dog correctly was not provided

2.0 MediocreSv, Mar 2026
POP - YOW
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i was not able to take my flight because the information i needed to book my dog correctly was not provided

We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

They never sent me a confirmation to say my flight time had changed so I cut my holiday short by 6 hours Had to pay over 50 American for my luggage to be checked on the way home and that’s more that it cost on the way there. Arbitrarily charging more for the same thing when the passenger has no options is shady The cabin was an icebox going there and back, if all the passengers have their gloves on and their hoods up that should be an obvious sign to turn up the heat

The on-board crew were professional and friendly and made the trip feel like we were taken care of well. The gate for the flight departure changed three times...not great but not terrible. Considering it was the day of the New Jalisco Cartel mayhem, we can't really complain.

We were treated well by the staff at the airport and on board aircraft. Delay was uncontrollable due to the weather. Had to wait for another gate as we were late landing in Fort Lauderdale.

I was supose to have a carrey on incluided for each passenger and they made me paid 75$ each at the gate.

Great crew and entertaining Captain. Seats were not what we had expected based on my booking but things worked out in the end. Of course, like all airlines these days not enough leg or elbow room.

The entertainment system was down; food by purchase only; several people did not receive their luggage. No one answers at the local office or online about the luggage.

The Turkish was good . I had a problem with air Transat terrible experience for me

I did not like I have been charged for my carry on

Good in general, but i think the chair is not comfortable for traveling more than 2 hours ..

Krakow airport is very disorganized. nice seats. friendly crew. long legs had screens. short leg did not

Stuck on a plane for 6 hours due to a technical or mechanical issue.

Horrible communication, flight boarded then we sat on plane for almost 5 hours as the runway was barely covered in snow with no plows in sight and the as we tried to taxi there was a major equipment failure due to poor push off technique causing all passengers to be taken off the flight to ultimately have the flight cancelled. There was barely any communication to passengers as to what was happening or what to do next to get placed on another flight. Arriving to my final destination a whole day later having to take a connecting flight through Lisbon to ultimately end up in New York instead of a direct flight as none available for the next day. Never flying LOT airlines again!

Boarding was a madhouse. Airport staff was completely disinterested in communicating about the delays. Never again.

The seats are very narrow. Communication regarding bids for better seating could be better

Although I was flying in business class, the feeling, comfort and in general the whole experience was like flying in a low cost airline. Boarding by. Us, no priority to business class passengers. The plane was very old and looked poor and rely old. Seats do not recline. Space between rows very small. No separation between business class and economy. No separate toilet for business class passengers. Of course no entertainment, no WiFi and no charging. Very bad experience

Smooth flight, excellent crew and good food. Not enough space; sitting are too small.

Flight was delayed for a hour from Warsaw, not sure why. When we landed in Chicago, plane was still on the runway for about half a hour. Took a while to get off.

Crew was excellent. Business class was poor on the short flight and mediocre at best on the international flight.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

The crew were kind and very helpful. Did not expect food service. Was served a warm soft sandwich bread , was delicious. Overall the service, the staff were great. Highly recommend others to try Turkish Airline

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Bag service at Iad airport was not nice at all. They served economy class first unvip first. This happened many times with different airports

We had requested a wheel chair assist for my husband who has Parkinson’s. The first seat we came to we got off the plane was staffed by 3 men-one was on his cell phone, one was sleeping and the fellow we spoke with was rude and seemed as if he didn’t care that we had a plane to catch in one hour. A person with a wheel chair came and took us to the center area for wheelchairs. Here we waited for 20-25 minutes while our flight went to “boarding.” Finally a woman came with a cart and we zipped through the airport.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

Staff could have been friendlier and offered drinks more often

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

One of the worst days of my in Istanbul very disrespect people they changed my flight 2 times I miss one of my flight from Istanbul to DFW they forsed me to buy another ticket they do not care about customer they take advantage of you. You get scammed from every where if have other options please don't go through the Turkish airlines

The plane was very cramped to point there was no way not to touch person beside you and a stewardess screamed at my son when I touched her arm to get her attention to let her know she forgot to give him his dinner when she passed him and gave a dinner to passenger behind him. Very inappropriate response and She never came back to apologize and other stewardess said she was sorry “if I felt” she was inappropriate. Horrible experience and she should be reprimanded for her behavior

The seat design in the premium economy section leaves virtually no room under the seat to store a bag or purse. Other than that, it was a great flight. Arrived early.

Delayed by 5+ hours and they give a voucher for only $20 CAD which isn’t even redeemable at any place with edible food. Then took almost an hour to clean craft after it landed. And nonsensical boarding delayed even further. We didn’t leave until 1:30am….

The flight was delayed, but not for weather. We landed over 3hrs later than planned.

The stag were helpful, kind and liked the passengers. The plane was pristinely clean! Great flight!

My flight was delayed more than once, but Air Canada updated us regularly. Friends on other airlines had much worse experiences.

By modern air travel standards, our 15-hour flight to Delhi was very nice. Quiet-ish, straightforward, good service, okay seats, etc. All good.

Again, it was delayed and then our connecting aircraft was very cold.

It was very cold in the beginning; then I asked stewardess to do something about that, and she did something, so for the rest of the flight the temperature was closer to normal. It is typical: by some reason the pilots or whoever is in charge make the cod in the cabin unbearable. The seat is better than on WestJet or Flair, but is is very tight. No leg room.

Delayed for 15 min due to maintenance. We were asked to wait to board as a family, but took longer than if we were not asked anything.

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

Need thicker and wider blankets. Food was below standard especially in the fist leg.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

Decrepit planes, poor business class layout designed to maximize revenue, no decent movie selection.

Overall, it was basically good. No serious complaints on my end.

Online check-in 24 hours in advance something seems not so easy to check in to pick seats and to print a boarding pass

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

horrible! after going through hell and back to get a flight home after my flights got cancelled I also had a delay of 2hrs stuck inside the plane because of some technological problem.

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

The food was very good and it came multiple times

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