Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Toronto: what you need to know
Around 9 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto.
Toronto is seven hours behind Istanbul, where Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located. Toronto follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the most traveled route, with eight flights a week to choose from. You can travel from IST to YYZ at 09:45 with Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
For a relaxed start to your IST to Toronto flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Start your journey at IST and fly nonstop to Pearson International Airport (YYZ). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto tickets.
Book your seat with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from IST to Toronto, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near IST. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Toronto
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto flight is £230. The cheapest price for a return flight is £445. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from IST to Toronto.
June is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IST to Toronto by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The distance from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is roughly 27 kms (17 miles). It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto. Book one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Toronto and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Pearson International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from IST to Toronto.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is about 3 kms (2 miles) from central Toronto. Once you've disembarked your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near YTZ. Kick back and get cosy after your IST to Toronto flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from Hertz, National and Avis.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from YTZ one week in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto has touched down. Central Toronto is about 105 kms (65 miles) from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will take you there in about 4 hours 5 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near YKF after your IST to Toronto flight. Recover from your travel day or just give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Begin your trip without stressing about how to get to your next stop with a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable names here like Avis, Enterprise and Budget.
If you'd like a specific model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at getting what you want. Book your ride from YKF a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto.
Best time to go to Toronto
Visit Toronto in peak season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from IST to Toronto around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Toronto, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Toronto:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Royal Ontario Museum, CN Tower and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are major attractions which should be on any good Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. Around 499 kms (310 miles) north-east of Toronto, a trip to Montreal will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada and is around 354 kms (220 miles) north-east of Toronto. No trip is complete without seeing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.