YTO - IST

$409 Find Cheap Flights from Toronto to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip
$687
Typical prices: $743-$1,029
British Airways
Sat 1/17Thu 1/22
YYZ - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$715
Typical prices: $937-$1,070
Air Transat
Tue 2/17Wed 3/11
YYZ - IST • Non-stop
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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

Sat, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 22
British Airways Logo
4:44 pm - 1:10 am
YYZ
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IST
24h 26m2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 8:15 pm
IST
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YYZ
20h 40m1 stop
$687British Airways
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Mar 13
British Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 12:35 am
YYZ
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IST
18h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:10 am - 9:15 pm
IST
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YYZ
20h 05m1 stop
$688British Airways
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 13
British Airways Logo
6:05 pm - 5:45 pm
YYZ
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IST
16h 40m1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 8:10 pm
IST
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YYZ
31h 45m1 stop
$689British Airways
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, May 4
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 12:55 am
YYZ
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IST
19h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:15 pm - 4:05 pm
IST
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YYZ
26h 50m1 stop
$690British Airways
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, May 5
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:09 pm - 3:40 am
YYZ
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IST
32h 31m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 3:40 pm
IST
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YYZ
18h 10m1 stop
$696Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
Air Canada Logo
5:30 pm - 6:05 pm
YTZ
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IST
40h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:30 am - 5:55 pm
IST
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YTZ
19h 25m2 stops
$770Air Canada
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
United Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 1:00 pm
YTZ
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IST
22h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 9:34 am
IST
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YTZ
26h 39m2 stops
$817United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, May 2
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 9:35 pm
YTZ
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IST
24h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 9:34 am
IST
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YTZ
26h 39m2 stops
$831United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 6:05 pm
YTZ
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IST
37h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 5:55 pm
IST
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YTZ
30h 55m2 stops
$889Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 7:50 pm
YTZ
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IST
17h 50m2 stops
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3:25 pm - 8:10 am
IST
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YTZ
24h 45m1 stop
$940Multiple 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.

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Planning a trip from Toronto to Istanbul? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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 January.

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 $710 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 Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Toronto, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 November, where tickets cost $781 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,145 and $1,106 respectively.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$417
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $417 for a one-way ticket and $687 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?

    Only Air Canada offers 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 $839 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 $1,076 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 $614 or less one-way and $917 or less round-trip.
  • Choosing the best method to travel from the airport to the city centre is dependent on the time that your flight from Toronto to Istanbul arrives at Atatürk International Airport (IST). An express bus service and a light rail service the airport, but neither one travels after 11:59 pm.
  • As soon as you’ve cleared immigration and customs, and picked up your luggage, withdraw cash in the local currency from one of the ATMs in the arrivals area. Most local businesses only take cash, preferably small bills, so having local currency is important.
  • Taking a taxi is a convenient method of travel and costs about ₺ 54 (C$ 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Toronto to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Toronto to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Air Transat, Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines

Air Transat, Biman Bangladesh, +1 more

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines

Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Air Transat, Biman Bangladesh

Air Transat, Biman Bangladesh

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Toronto

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines, Biman Bangladesh

Turkish Airlines, Biman Bangladesh

Wednesday

Air Transat, Turkish Airlines

Air Transat, Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, Biman Bangladesh

Turkish Airlines, Biman Bangladesh

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Biman Bangladesh

Biman Bangladesh

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 491 reviews
7.9Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
8.4Crew
7.0Entertainment
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I did not like I have been charged for my carry on

6.0 GoodSilvia, Dec 2025
YUL - MCO
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I did not like I have been charged for my carry on

Onward flight was okay. return from Lisbon was poor as we missed our flight due to a long line at the passport control. Air Transat made no effort to accommodate us even though we were at the passport control 40 minutes prior to the departure.

Very good. A lot better experience then I expected for an economy flight.

It was very good but no tv but the experience was great

Thank you for making my first experience very enjoyable. You made it all very pleasant

Great flight great seats will absolutely fly with you again

Porter airlines was good. I didn't have the best experience when booking through airfare assist however, as I got no final confirmation from them that the flight was booked until I called them. Even then, the confirmation code they gave me was incorrect and couldn't be used for check in. On a positive note airfare assist was actually picked up the phone relatively quickly when calling

The flight crew were very good, polite, and professional. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience left much to be desired. The food was extremely bland—almost tasteless. We chose the non vegetarian .The lasagna was just plain pasta with a tiny garnish and no seasoning. It felt like eating starch only, The bigger issue was with luggage and space. We boarded with three tickets, and while the seats in front of us were nearly empty, all the overhead compartments had already been filled by passengers boarding to the back. This left us and many others with no overhead storage for our carry-ons. Our bags couldn’t fit well under the seats either, which meant we lost the little legroom we had. The result was a horrible, cramped experience—sore knees, no space to stretch, and no way to rest or sleep comfortably. According to the crew this was a rather normal thing. It is obviously normal that people board with handbag and carry on but they should be only allowed to use their overhead compartment and under their seat not the way it is managed that all the spaces in the front of the plane being occupied by the people sitting way back in the plane.

Nice complete meal included and great services. Plus the plane was very clean.

Everything was horrible. On the day of my departure, I was denied check-in and boarding because my reservation only showed one of my last names, while my passport contains both. This minor discrepancy could have been easily corrected, but I was informed that no adjustment could be made. As a result, I lost not only my outbound flight but also my return flight and had to purchase a new ticket at a significantly higher cost.

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.

Very poor. Seats like economy class, food unbeatable, no charging, no entertainment, no WiFi, boarding by bus - no justification for calling and pricing this as business class

Boarding was delayed for an unknown reason for more than an hour. While the airplane was at the gate, the boarding time was moved by 10-20 minutes every 15 minutes. No entertainment on the plane.

Bad chairs in business class like economy ( not turning into bed )

The entertainment selection itself was ok but the screen couldn't be turned off which was annoying because I wanted to read and not be distubed by flashing lights in front of me. I could see other people having the same problem with their screens. The crew seemed to be too busy to be bothered by our questions/requests. I found the seat quite uncomfortable, especially for a long flight. As a short person, I've accepted the inconvenience of always having seats higher than comfortable, but my neck hurt after a while because the headrest was too high and couldn't be adjusted further. The seat pockets in this plane seemed to be faulty. I could see people near me having the same problem of everything falling on the floor because it kept detaching from the back of the seat. It was pretty useless to keep anything in it, even the menu and sick bag wouldn't stay in. The food was meh. The omellete was just a hunk of egg - my next flight leg also offered omellete but was so much better than this one.

Space between seats is challenging but otherwise excellent service in every way.

Customer service was poor everywhere. In particular in business class lounge. Stewardess were however excellent. No ability to order more than one dietary restriction in food that created awkward situations when I was offered bulgur due to being diabetic as I was also gluten free

PLEASE GIVRE US PERMISSION TO BOOK SEAT NUMBER EVEN WITH FEES

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

I am elderly and needed wheelchair assist. The ground crew assisting me with that part of my journey was rude, disrespectful and very hungry for money; the begging was distasteful and disrespect for females and the elderly was atrocious. Maybe they need to get a raise...I was out of small bills by time I reached home. As an american I am not use to the impoliteness. The ground crew make your wonderful airline appears poor in performance...a lot to be desired.

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

The flight attendants were generally rude. I requested a blanket for my toddler and didn’t receive the blanket until about about 3 hours later into the flight after multiple asks for different crew!

Loved the food. No wheelchair was provided in Sofia even though wheelchair assistance was confirmed by Turkish Airlines

No entertainment system. Paid extra for wider seats but not worth the cost. Flight left a little late and arrived early.

We boarded and then deboarded the plane after being told it needed something done that couldn't be fixed. Sent notice about 3h flight delay, then they clawed it back and we were 1h delayed. Very poor communication.

Was notified on a timely manner of any changes, if any, of the flight schedules.

My seat was covered in vomit and I will be reaching out to Air Canada

It's kindof ridiculous that your system is even asking me about this since my flight was canceled and I wasn't rescheduled.

3 hr delay at the gate while they were doing maintenance. Next time, do not board passengers while maintenance is being performed

Digital check in is very poor with air canada compaired to other airlines

Flight was delayed 3 times. My luggage was sent to Saskatoon instead of Casablanca - airline got it sorted out in two days. Received $45 in meal vouchers to use in the airport.

Seats were so small. I’m 6ft and a good 20% of me hung out into the aisle and the flight attendants come dashing with the cart. On multiple occasions they hit me before saying mind your elbows and knees. I’m like, yes, but where do i put them. There isn’t a space that exists that i can fold into. The carts are so close to the seats when they pass through that i regularly felt water dripping on me as they poured drinks. Overall 3/10 experience. Highly unlikely to recommend

Baggage delayed we had to catch our cruise without any clothes 😒

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

We were never able to take this flight because our first flight from Austin to Dallas was cancelled.

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