Cheap Flights from Montreal (YMQA) to Istanbul (IST)

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Flight deals from Montreal to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Montreal to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £509. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.£223 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £223, select.

Istanbul.£244 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £244, select.

Istanbul.£251 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £251, select.

Istanbul.£262 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Jul.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £262, select.

Istanbul.£263 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £263, select.

Istanbul.£286 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £286, select.

Istanbul.£286 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £286, select.

Istanbul.£286 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £286, select.

Istanbul.£307 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £307, select.

Istanbul.£312 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov.One-way flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £312, select.

Istanbul.£339 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar.One-way flight with French Bee.Outbound indirect flight with French Bee, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £339, select.

Istanbul.£380 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec.One-way flight with Azores Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azores Airlines, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £380, select.

Istanbul.£540 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £540, select.

Istanbul.£547 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £547, select.

Istanbul.£548 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £548, select.

Istanbul.£560 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £560, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Istanbul

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Direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Montreal to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Montreal to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£223
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	9 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airline	Air Serbia
Average flights per week	14

Finding cheap flights from Montreal to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Montreal to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Montreal to Istanbul is £445. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Montreal to Istanbul?

9 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Montreal to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Montreal to Istanbul?

Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines and Air Transat fly direct from Montreal to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Montreal to Istanbul?

As of April 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Montreal to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Istanbul is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Montreal to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Montreal to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Montreal to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 20 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Montreal to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know

Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Istanbul Airport (IST) out of here.
Around 9 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Montreal to Istanbul Airport flight.
Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Montreal.
The busiest route is from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Istanbul Airport (IST). Choose from 3 direct services each week. Turkish Airlines operates a 7:45pm departure between YUL and IST.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to IST, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.

Airports in Montreal

Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Istanbul Airport (IST) leave from this terminal.
When jetting out of YUL, you can catch a direct flight from Montreal to Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from YUL to IST.
YUL is around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
65% of flights departing from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.

Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)

You can reach YHU from central Montreal in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 23 kms (14 miles) or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to IST flight:

About Istanbul Airport (IST)

Have a late flight from Montreal to Istanbul Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near IST and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Hit the road running by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Montreal to Istanbul Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

Central Istanbul is around 40 kms (25 miles) from Istanbul Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Istanbul Airport (IST)

Currently, £223 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £445. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Montreal to IST, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Montreal to Istanbul Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Montreal to IST is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Montreal to Istanbul Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul Airport (IST)

Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. November is the quietest month to visit Istanbul. August is when most people book flights from Montreal to Istanbul Airport (IST), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Montreal to IST plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Istanbul Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Istanbul Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum are popular attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to discover other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 225 kms (140 miles) southeast to Eskisehir to check off its popular sights. From Eskişehir to Eskişehir and Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 153 kms (95 miles) east of Istanbul, Adapazarı is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ozanlar Ulu Cami, Güllük Cami and Valide Cami.