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 routes. Historically, approximately 5% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

How long is the flight from Montreal to Istanbul?

The direct flight from Montreal to Istanbul typically takes around 9 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 7687 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 15 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

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. The median price for a direct flight was $842, representing a 1% premium over connecting flights, which had a median price of $833. Direct flights accounted for about 4.7% of the total available options in the trailing 90 days.

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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 for cheap flights from Montreal to Istanbul are significantly above the typical level, which usually ranges from $733 to $1187, with a median of $922. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul? The data indicates that March is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $655. April also offers lower prices, with a median of $682, followed by February at a median of $729.

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

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Istanbul

Regular price: CA$1,056 - CA$1,869

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Istanbul is CAD 1056 to CAD 1869. The current lowest deal is CAD 815 with Air Transat for travel from Jan 12-Jan 21.

now CA$815

Low CA$1,056

High CA$1,869

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Istanbul is March, with a median price of $655. The most expensive month 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

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

CA$1,148

CA$856

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

CA$1,150

CA$856

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,115

CA$827

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,105

CA$847

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

CA$1,125

CA$856

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,129

CA$861

One-way

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

10 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 17

CA$1,515 → CA$860

43%

5 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 20

CA$1,548 → CA$900

42%

3 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 18

CA$1,553 → CA$919

41%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

CA$1,469 → CA$842

43%

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 this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Istanbul, with a median price of $655.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 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.

Connecting flights make up 95% of available options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Transat offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Montreal to Istanbul appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International is a good option for flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

📍 ~20 km from Montreal (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$607

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$607

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$1,050

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$3,278

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$5,498

$3,278

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$3,278

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, booking flights from Montreal to Istanbul within 0-6 days of departure has typically yielded the lowest average prices, around $761. Prices tend to be higher when booking 7-13 days out, with an average of $1051. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days in advance averaged $964. These trends are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Montreal to Istanbul is considered to be $733 or less. The median price observed for this route was $922. Prices above $1187 are typically on the higher end of the spectrum. Keeping these figures in mind can help you identify a favorable price.

Across the trailing quarter, March has historically offered the cheapest flights from Montreal to Istanbul, with a median price of $655. April also presented competitive prices, with a median of $682. February, while also a more affordable month, had a slightly higher median price of $729. The annual median price for this route was $922, indicating these months are notably below average.

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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$1,056 - CA$1,869

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Montreal to Istanbul is CAD 1056 to CAD 1869. The current lowest deal is CAD 815 with Air Transat for travel from Jan 12-Jan 21.

now CA$815

Low CA$1,056

High CA$1,869

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

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

CA$1,148

CA$856

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

CA$1,150

CA$856

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,115

CA$827

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,105

CA$847

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

CA$1,125

CA$856

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,129

CA$861

One-way

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

10 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 17

CA$1,515 → CA$860

43%

5 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 20

CA$1,548 → CA$900

42%

3 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 18

CA$1,553 → CA$919

41%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

CA$1,469 → CA$842

43%

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 this route.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Istanbul, with a median price of $655.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 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.

Connecting flights make up 95% of available options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Transat offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Montreal to Istanbul appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International is a good option for flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

📍 ~20 km from Montreal (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$607

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$607

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

$4,833

$3,260

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.

Flights typically take 24h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Air Transat offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

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

Nov 04

Nov 18

Nov 13

Aug 31

Dec 02

Dec 04

Dec 09

Dec 29

Dec 28

Dec 26

Nov 23

Nov 23

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.

Flights typically take 24h 50m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Air Transat offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

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

Nov 04

Nov 18

Nov 13

Aug 31

Dec 02

Dec 04

Dec 09

Dec 29

Dec 28

Dec 26

Nov 23

Nov 23

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?