Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, making Toronto seven hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to YYZ start at 09:30 — the earliest with Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:20 with Turkish Airlines. In total, there are 12 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Pearson International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to YYZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is your gateway to exploring Toronto (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Pearson International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Pearson International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and YYZ:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Pearson International Airport flight is 248 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 335 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IST to YYZ, reserve your trip seven months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from IST to YYZ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Pearson International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're arriving on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Pearson International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Explore without limits with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and experience more of Toronto and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Pearson International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Pearson International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Toronto in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Pearson International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to YYZ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Toronto. Around 499 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No journey is complete without visiting Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.