Cheap Flights from Vancouver (YVRA) to Istanbul (ISTA)

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Flight deals from Vancouver to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £558. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.£212 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Abbotsford on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £212, select.

Istanbul.£213 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Apr.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £213, select.

Istanbul.£261 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £261, select.

Istanbul.£270 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £270, select.

Istanbul.£271 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £271, select.

Istanbul.£286 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £286, select.

Istanbul.£287 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £287, select.

Istanbul.£313 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £313, select.

Istanbul.£361 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £361, select.

Istanbul.£385 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £385, select.

Istanbul.£429 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £429, select.

Istanbul.£579 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £579, select.

Istanbul.£579 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £579, select.

Istanbul.£601 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £601, select.

Istanbul.£608 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £608, select.

Istanbul.£610 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From £610, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Direct flights from Vancouver to Istanbul

Alternative Vancouver to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Vancouver to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

19 miles from central Istanbul

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Istanbul

21 miles from central Istanbul

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Vancouver to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£212
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	11 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airline	Air Serbia
Average flights per week	10

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are return flights from Vancouver to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Istanbul is £491. 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 Vancouver to Istanbul?

11 hours and 47 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Vancouver to Istanbul?

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

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

As of April 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from Vancouver to Istanbul.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Istanbul is usually April.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

If you're flying from Vancouver, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 18.8 miles away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from £491.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Istanbul on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Vancouver to Istanbul?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 47 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Vancouver 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.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Vancouver to Istanbul with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is WestJet. And the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines.

Flying from Vancouver to Istanbul: what you need to know

You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Istanbul. Check out your options for departing Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's major gateways.
The average time for a direct Vancouver to Istanbul flight is 12 hours.
Istanbul is ten hours ahead of Vancouver and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are three flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Vancouver to Istanbul is with Turkish Airlines at 20:10. Go for the first YVR to IST departure operated by Turkish Airlines at 19:00 to fit in more activities on your first day in Istanbul.
Allow plenty of time to make your Vancouver to Istanbul flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Istanbul

Score cheap Vancouver to Istanbul flights by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for finding a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Vancouver to Istanbul is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Vancouver to Istanbul.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Vancouver to Istanbul flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Flying from Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

You can get a direct flight from Vancouver to Istanbul departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Begin your journey at YVR and end it at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Turkish Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct Vancouver to Istanbul plane tickets leaving from YVR.
Located around 11 kms (7 miles) from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Istanbul, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
71.77% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on time.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

The journey to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Istanbul flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.

Arriving in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kms (20 miles) away.
It usually takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Istanbul, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

As soon as your flight from Vancouver to Istanbul has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 55 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 31 kms (19 miles) from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to SAW. Unwind after your Vancouver to Istanbul flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

April is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Istanbul. To skip the crowds, visit Istanbul in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Vancouver to Istanbul ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are highlights which should be on every Istanbul itinerary.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 220 miles to the east, top sights here include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.