Are there direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul?

Direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Historically, approximately 5% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, most travelers on this route will likely have at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Montreal to Istanbul?

The typical direct flight from Montreal to Istanbul has a duration of 9 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 7687 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 15 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in duration when planning their journey, as connecting flights add substantial time to the overall trip.

How much do direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul have been only slightly more expensive than connecting flights, with a premium of approximately 1%. The median price for a direct flight was $842, while connecting flights had a median price of $833. Direct flights constituted about 4.7% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. This indicates that the convenience of a direct flight comes with a minimal additional cost.

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Montreal to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Only 14% of recent fares for flights from Montreal to Istanbul were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $733–$1187 and a median of $922. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul? You'll find the most affordable fares in March, with a median price of $655. April is also a strong option, showing a median fare of $682, followed by February at $729.

A typical journey from Montreal to Istanbul takes about 24h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul route covering a substantial distance of 7687 kilometers. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Istanbul

Regular price: CA$985 - CA$2,065

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Istanbul is CAD 985 to CAD 2065. The current lowest deal is CAD 797 with Air Transat, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 19.

now CA$797

Low CA$985

High CA$2,065

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul

Flights from Montreal to Istanbul are cheapest in March, with a median price of $655. The most expensive month to fly is September, with a median price of $1106. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from CA$655

September

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,106

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Air Transat

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Istanbul

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,716

CA$1,151

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (SAW)

Air Transat

CA$1,700

CA$1,116

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Istanbul

Montreal (YHU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,899

CA$1,339

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Istanbul

Montreal (YHU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,633

CA$1,112

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,120

CA$862

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (SAW)

French Bee

CA$1,018

CA$841

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Montreal to Istanbul

6 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 20

CA$1,455 → CA$892

39%

1 night

Sep 6 - Sep 7

CA$1,870 → CA$1,326

29%

16 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 18

CA$1,355 → CA$824

39%

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

CA$1,369 → CA$858

37%

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Montreal - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Montreal to Istanbul are above the typical level for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $655 for flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight duration of 24h 50m.

The median flight duration from Montreal to Istanbul is 24 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 5% of recent flights from Montreal to Istanbul are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Transat offers direct flights on this route.

Air Transat is one airline that offers direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent.

Deals from Montreal to Istanbul are frequent, with 14% of recent fares considered good.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International for a convenient departure to Istanbul.

📍 ~14 km from Montreal city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~CA$797

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center.

💸 Flights from ~CA$796

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

📍 ~330 km from Istanbul (requires a separate domestic flight or long drive)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,053

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$3,425

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Montreal to Istanbul have been found when booking within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $761. Booking 14-27 days out also offered relatively low prices, averaging $809. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, at an average of $1051, and for those made 60+ days in advance, averaging $964. This suggests that last-minute bookings can sometimes yield better deals on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Montreal to Istanbul was considered to be $733 or less. The median price for this route was $922. Prices typically ranged up to $1187 for the higher end of fares. Therefore, if you find a flight priced at or below $733, it is historically considered an excellent value for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Montreal to Istanbul have been March, with a median price of $655, and April, with a median price of $682. February also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $729. These months tend to be more affordable compared to the annual median price of $922 for this route. Travelers looking for better value may consider planning their trips during these periods.

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Montreal to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Istanbul

Regular price: CA$985 - CA$2,065

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Istanbul is CAD 985 to CAD 2065. The current lowest deal is CAD 797 with Air Transat, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 19.

now CA$797

Low CA$985

High CA$2,065

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul

March

Cheapest

Flights from CA$655

September

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,106

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Air Transat

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Istanbul

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,716

CA$1,151

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (SAW)

Air Transat

CA$1,700

CA$1,116

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Istanbul

Montreal (YHU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,899

CA$1,339

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YHU - Istanbul

Montreal (YHU) - Istanbul (SAW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,633

CA$1,112

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,120

CA$862

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (SAW)

French Bee

CA$1,018

CA$841

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Montreal to Istanbul

6 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 20

CA$1,455 → CA$892

39%

1 night

Sep 6 - Sep 7

CA$1,870 → CA$1,326

29%

16 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 18

CA$1,355 → CA$824

39%

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

CA$1,369 → CA$858

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Istanbul

Montreal - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Montreal to Istanbul are above the typical level for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March has the lowest median price at $655 for flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight duration of 24h 50m.

The median flight duration from Montreal to Istanbul is 24 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 5% of recent flights from Montreal to Istanbul are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Transat offers direct flights on this route.

Air Transat is one airline that offers direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are frequent.

Deals from Montreal to Istanbul are frequent, with 14% of recent fares considered good.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International for a convenient departure to Istanbul.

📍 ~14 km from Montreal city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~CA$797

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center.

💸 Flights from ~CA$796

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub with high flight frequency and excellent connectivity.

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$4,844

$3,271

Save $1,573

Royal Jordanian

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Cheap Flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Today’s best flight deals from Montreal to Istanbul

Montreal to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul

Direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Istanbul

Montreal - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Expect a median flight duration of 24h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Air Transat offers direct flights on this route.

Deals for this route are frequent.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Dec 07

Dec 02

Dec 04

Dec 09

Dec 07

Dec 12

Feb 10

Feb 05

Feb 08

Nov 16

Feb 03

Feb 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal to Istanbul?

How do I know if a Montreal to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Montreal to Istanbul?

Are there direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul?

How long is the flight from Montreal to Istanbul?

How much do direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from Montreal

Flights to Istanbul from other cities

Montreal to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Istanbul

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Istanbul

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul

Direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Istanbul

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Popular Airports to fly from Montreal to Istanbul

Montreal - Istanbul route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Expect a median flight duration of 24h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Air Transat offers direct flights on this route.

Deals for this route are frequent.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

Best Elite deals to Istanbul

Dec 07

Dec 02

Dec 04

Dec 09

Dec 07

Dec 12

Feb 10

Feb 05

Feb 08

Nov 16

Feb 03

Feb 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

How far in advance should I book a flight from Montreal to Istanbul?

How do I know if a Montreal to Istanbul flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Montreal to Istanbul?