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Cheapest round-trip
$751
Typical prices: $1,185-$899
British Airways
Sat 6/20Thu 6/25
YYZ - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$784
Typical prices: $1,257-$830
Air Transat
Thu 9/3Fri 9/11
YYZ - IST • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $669 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 12h 19m (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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Toronto to Istanbul

Sat, Jun 20 - Thu, Jun 25
British Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 12:55 am
YYZ
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IST
28h 40m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 3:00 pm
IST
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YYZ
25h 55m
2 stops
$751British Airways
Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 25
British Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 12:55 am
YYZ
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IST
28h 40m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:15 am - 8:10 pm
IST
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YYZ
18h 55m
1 stop
$753British Airways
Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 11
British Airways Logo
11:39 am - 2:35 pm
YYZ
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IST
19h 56m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:15 am - 4:05 pm
IST
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YYZ
14h 50m
1 stop
$755British Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 11
Lufthansa Logo
6:20 pm - 9:15 pm
YYZ
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IST
19h 55m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 2:55 pm
IST
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YYZ
18h 10m
1 stop
$770Lufthansa
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Dec 6
British Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 12:25 am
YYZ
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IST
28h 10m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:20 pm - 9:29 pm
IST
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YYZ
32h 09m
2 stops
$771British Airways
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Feb 1
British Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 1:00 am
YYZ
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IST
18h 55m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:15 am - 2:50 pm
IST
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YYZ
14h 35m
1 stop
$773British Airways
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 17
Air Transat Logo
7:55 am - 2:05 pm
YTZ
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IST
22h 10m
1 stop
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4:25 pm - 10:20 am
IST
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YTZ
25h 55m
1 stop
$802Air Transat
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 4:55 pm
YTZ
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IST
16h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 11:29 am
IST
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YTZ
28h 34m
2 stops
$824United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Dec 15
United Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 9:15 pm
YTZ
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IST
18h 55m
2 stops
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6:30 am - 4:41 pm
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YTZ
18h 11m
2 stops
$893United Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 23
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12:55 pm - 12:05 am
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28h 10m
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3:05 pm - 10:20 pm
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YTZ
14h 15m
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Booking Insights

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 June.

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 $832 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 Tuesdays.

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 October, where tickets cost $732 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,130 and $1,033 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $916 on average.

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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% 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$385
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport was $385 for a one-way ticket and $751 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 $796 and an overall rating of 7.8, Air Transat is the most popular choice. LOT is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,032 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 $730 or less one-way and $1,127 or less round-trip.
  • Choosing the best method to travel from the airport to the city centre is dependent on the time that your flight from Toronto to Istanbul arrives at Atatürk International Airport (IST). An express bus service and a light rail service the airport, but neither one travels after 11:59 pm.
  • As soon as you’ve cleared immigration and customs, and picked up your luggage, withdraw cash in the local currency from one of the ATMs in the arrivals area. Most local businesses only take cash, preferably small bills, so having local currency is important.
  • Taking a taxi is a convenient method of travel and costs about ₺ 54 (C$ 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,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,Turkish Airlines

Air Transat,Turkish Airlines

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

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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.
7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 555 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.8Food
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Boarding
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The dinner was bland and boring, but the economy seats were surprisingly comfortable. The flight was very packed.

6.0 GoodJanice, May 2026
YYZ - OPO
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The dinner was bland and boring, but the economy seats were surprisingly comfortable. The flight was very packed.

I didn't have any problems during my flight. My main issue is with airlines in general, they keep offering less and less every year, AirTransat is no different.

Crew was good, helpful. Flight ran on time.would have liked to take airtransat home to MTL. But the price back from San Jose Costa Rica was MUCH more expensive than the flight from MTL to San Jose c.r.

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

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.

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

Issue with boarding, group of passengers on a religious trip coming back to NYC kept trying to change seats, even standing when the plane was pushing back. Crew/Pilot kept very good composure, some passengers got aggravated and started venting out loud but this group created a serious security risk. Crew/Pilot should've been more stringent and called in security or remove them from the flight.

Amazing crew, delicious food and drink selection. 12hr felt more like a 4hrs. Comfortable beds. Can’t wait for the new business class cabin

Flying business class saves you. Once you get out of the terminal and onto the plane, it’s fine. The traffic at the gate is a horror. No organization at all. The fact that Business class is promised early boarding is a myth.

Every time I fly LOT, I swear I will never do it again. And changing planes in Warsaw is a horror. Not even remotely organized. I can only feel sorry for the staff who have to put up with it.

I have flown over 2million miles. Great flight but bizarre boarding process. They must have paged half the passengers to the desk for documentation check before boarding anyone. Overall great value.

The seat was paid for but given for some different person .

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.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Staff are friendly and the pilot when we landed very smooth.

Turkish Airlines made a long flight from YVR to IST a great flying experience. From the attendants, to the food, to the entertainment program to all the extras, a twelve hour flight ‘flew by’. Late departure and arrival was not the airline’s fault.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time. Great service, friendly crew. Great food. Everything went without a hitch. We will not hesitate to fly Turkish Airlines again.

It was great. The service was excellent and the timing was very good.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

Flight was delayed twice which made our arrival extremely late (actually into next day). Not an easy travel. But when we requested assistance for boarding we were really impressed with how they helped us! Strongly praise their assistance.

Received an email a few hours before boarding that wifi and seatback entertainment would not be available. There was no explanation for this. We were served 1 x 20 gram granola bar as a snack (not even a full granola bar) which was really embarrassing. The crew was lovely (none of this was their fault) and the flight was successful, but the aircraft itself was falling apart on the inside. Overhead comfort control panels were worn and some were hanging out and non functional, This aircraft needs to be upgraded.

It was a nice and smooth trip. Gave a friendly environment throughout the journey.

Meal and drink service was good. Old plane with old business class seats were quite disappointing

Delays. Poor support booking a hotel after a diverted flight.

The Air Canada AC1 flight from Toronto to Tokyo on May 16 was great overall. Service, crew, food and entertainment were all excellent and everything ran smoothly. We had emergency exit seats so legroom was amazing, but the seats themselves weren’t very comfortable and the plane feels like it could use an upgrade for a long-haul flight. Aside from that, everything else was perfect.

The long delay was the worst part of the flight.

Baggage check is an aggravation. We had four 4 bags, if a bag is just .10 of a kilo you cannot check it on AC self baggage check. It is not possible to check the weight of the bag at the self checking. Should you check a bag that is under the limit it will go right through and you can’t get it back to redistribute weight from a heavier bag.

I cannot think how they could put more seats together but they did. So elbow to elbow leg to leg for these long journeys they should consider leg space at least. Since they did not offer to check people's carry one space was tight and if you did not get on first people used your assigned overhead storage so now your doing these same to another. Cascading inconvenience.

Despite exit row seating, which gave leg room, seating was so narrow, the next passenger spilled over onto my seat. WiFi did not work.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

I missed my flight because I was sick and the medicine the chemist provided made me sleepy. I had to pay $3500 to get home because you classified me as a no-show and would not listen to me otherwise. In addition you wanted to route me through Dubai, which was under siege by the time I arrived home and would’ve been in trouble. Had I taken that route

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

The transit at Heathrow was an absolute and total nightmare. Absolutely gut wrenchingly horrible and scary. Embarrassing that their National air carrier cannot figure a half decent experience for passengers to transit via London. Shameful.

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

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