Are there direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul?

Direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul are not common, historically representing only 2.9% of all flights on this route. For flights with stopovers, travelers typically encounter two stops. This indicates that most journeys between these cities will involve at least one connection.

How often do Montreal to Istanbul flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Montreal to Istanbul route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. Monitoring price trends over time can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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To Istanbul

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Q: How long is the flight from Montreal to Istanbul?

The direct flight from Montreal to Istanbul typically takes approximately 9 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 7687 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 15 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for the longer travel time when planning itineraries that include connections.

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Montreal to Istanbul: Overview

Insights for flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Only 3% of recent fares from Montreal to Istanbul were classified as a good price. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Montreal to Istanbul are above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $966 to $1394, and a median fare of $1157. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for price drops.

A typical journey from Montreal to Istanbul covers a distance of 7687 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This significant distance means you should anticipate a longer travel day.

When considering how long is the flight from Montreal to Istanbul, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 17 hours and 5 minutes. The median non-stop flight time is 9 hours and 20 minutes, but these are rare. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the majority of connecting flights involving two stopovers.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul, the data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $865. Other relatively inexpensive months include November, with a median fare of $1064, and September, where the median fare is $1108.

How much is a round trip from Montreal to Istanbul

Regular price: CA$1,099 - CA$2,189

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

The regular price range for this route is between 1099 CAD and 2189 CAD. The current lowest deal is 824 CAD with Air Transat, for travel from Dec 3-Dec 16.

now CA$824

Low CA$1,099

High CA$2,189

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Istanbul is April, with a median price of 865 USD. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of 1633 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from CA$865

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,633

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Air Transat

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Istanbul

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

CA$1,441

CA$1,240

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,128

CA$916

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,121

CA$972

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,121

CA$945

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,139

CA$945

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,164

CA$949

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

CA$1,467 → CA$926

37%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

CA$1,367 → CA$910

33%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

CA$1,395 → CA$943

32%

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

CA$1,395 → CA$943

32%

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, with 3% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $865.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 20m

Direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul typically take 9h 20m, connecting flights take 17h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Transat offers direct flights

Air Transat offers direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Montreal to Istanbul are frequent, with deals appearing every 30 days.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$817

Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil (YHU)

Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil offers another departure choice for your trip to Istanbul from Montreal.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,404

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from city center.

💸 Flights from ~CA$817

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but it is a significant distance from Istanbul.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,133

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Dec 04

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$4,449

$3,067

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From YUL

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Nov 09

Istanbul, Turkey

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$4,450

$3,067

Save $1,383

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Business Class

From YUL

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Dec 04

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$4,888

$3,196

Save $1,692

Royal Jordanian

Business Class

From YUL

Elite

Dec 28

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$2,629

$1,715

Save $914

Air Transat

Business Class

From YUL

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Dec 21

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$2,459

$1,715

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From YUL

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Dec 30

Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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From YUL

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$2,463

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From YUL

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$2,459

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Montreal to Istanbul is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1120. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally saw prices rise to an average of $1412, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $1464. Planning ahead by at least four weeks can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Montreal to Istanbul is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $966. The median price for this route was $1157, with 75% of prices observed being $1394 or less. By comparing prices to this $966 threshold, travelers can identify more favorable offers.

Historically, April has shown the cheapest flights from Montreal to Istanbul, with a median price of $865. November also presented more affordable options, with a median price of $1064. The annual median price for this route was $1157, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly 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$1,099 - CA$2,189

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

The regular price range for this route is between 1099 CAD and 2189 CAD. The current lowest deal is 824 CAD with Air Transat, for travel from Dec 3-Dec 16.

now CA$824

Low CA$1,099

High CA$2,189

The cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul

April

Cheapest

Flights from CA$865

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,633

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul

Air Transat

Last-minute flights going from Montreal to Istanbul

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

CA$1,441

CA$1,240

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,128

CA$916

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,121

CA$972

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,121

CA$945

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,139

CA$945

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YUL - Istanbul

Montreal (YUL) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat

CA$1,164

CA$949

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

CA$1,467 → CA$926

37%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

CA$1,367 → CA$910

33%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

CA$1,395 → CA$943

32%

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

CA$1,395 → CA$943

32%

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, with 3% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $865.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 20m

Direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul typically take 9h 20m, connecting flights take 17h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Transat offers direct flights

Air Transat offers direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Montreal to Istanbul are frequent, with deals appearing every 30 days.

Montreal main airports to depart from

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$817

Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil (YHU)

Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil offers another departure choice for your trip to Istanbul from Montreal.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,404

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from city center.

💸 Flights from ~CA$817

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is a major international hub offering excellent connectivity, but it is a significant distance from Istanbul.

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$2,459

$1,715

Save $744

Air Transat

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

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 9h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Transat offers direct flights

Deals 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 04

Dec 04

Nov 06

Nov 09

Dec 04

Dec 28

Dec 21

Dec 30

Dec 24

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 22

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 often do Montreal to Istanbul flight prices drop?

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

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 9h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Transat offers direct flights

Deals 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 04

Dec 04

Nov 06

Nov 09

Dec 04

Dec 28

Dec 21

Dec 30

Dec 24

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 22

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?