Lowest fares from Montreal to Istanbul
What to know before you book Montreal to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines flies nonstop from Montréal-Trudeau to Istanbul, and Air Transat is adding its own nonstop flights from late October 2026. Istanbul is Turkish Airlines' hub, so a ticket through Istanbul also reaches much of the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa with one connection.
Two airlines, two styles
Turkish Airlines is full-service, with a checked bag and meals on most long-haul fares. Air Transat is a leisure airline whose cheapest fares can leave out bags and seat choice, so compare the total price for what you need.
Istanbul as a connection
From Istanbul, Turkish Airlines flies to more countries than almost any airline. A one-stop ticket from Montreal to the Gulf, Central Asia or North Africa through Istanbul is often competitive, and a stopover of a few days in the city is easy to add.
From the airport
Istanbul Airport (IST) is far north of the centre. The M11 metro runs to Gayrettepe, where you change to the M2 for Taksim, and Havaist buses go to Taksim, Sultanahmet and other districts.
Check which airport
Istanbul has two big airports. Flights from Montreal use Istanbul Airport (IST); Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), on the Asian side, mostly has low-cost and regional flights.
Written by the Viorvo team · Updated October 2026. Airline schedules and entry rules change, so check before you book.
Montreal to Istanbul at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines, with Air Transat joining from October 2026
- Flying time
- About 9h 15m nonstop
- Distance
- 7,708 km
- Leaving from
- Montréal–Trudeau (YUL)
- Arriving at
- Istanbul Airport (IST), plus Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) for many budget airlines
- Time difference
- Istanbul is about 8 hours ahead of Montreal (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are popular.
- Entry for Canadians
- Check Türkiye's current entry rules for Canadian passport holders before you book. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.
Cheapest month to fly Montreal to Istanbul
Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.
Montreal to Istanbul fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Montreal to Istanbul every morning. We have 27 days of results so far, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $496 one way, on Oct 15, 2026 (for travel in December 2026)
- Typical daily low
- $510 to $546: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $510 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- November 2026 (median $548 over 27 days); priciest: August 2027 (median $796)
- Airlines selling these fares
- Air Transat, French Bee, TAP Air Portugal, Porter Airlines Canada
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually 1 stop (15 of 27 days)
From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.
How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.
How to fly Montreal to Istanbul for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Turkish Airlines, with Air Transat joining from October 2026. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
- Compare airports on both ends. Ottawa (YOW), about two hours' drive away, is occasionally cheaper, so compare it on bigger trips.
- Getting to the airport in Montreal: The 747 bus runs 24/7 between the airport and downtown and costs a fraction of a taxi.
- Arriving in Istanbul: The M11 metro links Istanbul Airport with the city, and an Istanbulkart card covers metro, trams, buses and ferries.
- Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.
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Montreal to Istanbul flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Montreal to Istanbul?
In recent searches, round trips from Montreal to Istanbul started at $959 and one-way fares started at $538. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Montreal to Istanbul?
Yes. Nonstop flights between Montreal and Istanbul: Turkish Airlines, with Air Transat joining from October 2026. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Istanbul?
A nonstop flight covers about 7,708 km and takes roughly 9h 15m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 12 to 16 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Montreal to Istanbul?
Turkish Airlines flies nonstop, and Air Transat is adding nonstop flights from late October 2026. Schedules change, so check your dates.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Istanbul?
November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are popular. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve Istanbul?
Istanbul is served by Istanbul Airport (IST), plus Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) for many budget airlines. Comparing every airport is one of the easiest ways to find a cheaper fare.
What do Canadians need to travel to Istanbul?
Check Türkiye's current entry rules for Canadian passport holders before you book. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
Which Istanbul airport do flights from Montreal use?
Istanbul Airport (IST). The M11 metro and Havaist buses connect it to the city.
What's the time difference between Montreal and Istanbul?
Istanbul is about 8 hours ahead of Montreal (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
How much have Montreal to Istanbul fares varied in your price checks?
In 27 days of daily checks (from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $510 and $546 and the lowest we saw was $496. November 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Istanbul?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are popular.