Istanbul, a mesmerizing blend of ancient and modern, stands proudly astride Europe and Asia, separated by the legendary Bosporus Strait. This vibrant city overflows with cultural diversity, where centuries-old mosques and bustling bazaars coexist harmoniously with trendy cafes and stylish boutiques. From the majestic domes of the Hagia Sophia to the lively streets of Beyoglu, Istanbul invites visitors to wander through its maze of history and indulge in its rich tapestry of flavors. The call to prayer echoing through the air, the smell of freshly brewed Turkish coffee, and the warm hospitality of its people create an unforgettable sensory experience for all who wander its enchanting streets.
The cheapest month of the year to fly to Istanbul is typically February.
The best price we found is for C$717 from Toronto to Istanbul.
Some popular airlines include: Fly Play, Wizz Air UK, Flair Airlines, WestJet, Turkish Airlines, Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd, Pegasus Airlines, Norwegian, Lufthansa, Emirates, AJet, Air Transat, Air Canada.
A good price for a flight to Istanbul is C$645 - C$789.
The popular airports near Istanbul are Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), and the smaller Istanbul Ataturk Airport (ISL).
The flight to Istanbul (IST) is roughly 11 hours 49 minutes and 5,095 miles (8,199 kilometres) from Toronto, Canada - Airport Lester B. Pearson International (YYZ).
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Byzantine basilica museum with mosaics
Iconic Blue Mosque with 6 minarets
Historic Ottoman-era palace complex
Labyrinth of colorful covered markets
Landmark waterway & continental boundary
Restored 542 A.D. waterworks
67-meter Byzantine tower & restaurant
Museum in ornate Ottoman sultan's palace
Shopping, nightlife & Taksim Square
Public square where hippodrome stood
Storied 16th-century Ottoman mosque
Historic covered spice & textiles market
Busy city avenue with shops & cafes
Prominent inlet with commerce & parks
Iconic islet tower with boat trips
Suspension bridge from Europe to Asia
Museum with Muslim & Christian artworks
Modern bridge spanning the Golden Horn
Museum of Turkish archaeological finds
Historical summer palace with gardens
Ancient fortress with panoramic views
Palatial hotel with a spa & a helipad
Turkish & Islamic arts in a palace
Hill with scenic views & a public park
Park showing Turkey in miniature format
Charming island with historic homes
Baroque mosque built to capture light
Iconic, landmark 17th-century mosque
Serene city park with gardens & a museum
4th-century Byzantine church museum
Iconic Byzantine-style domed mosque
Historic mosque famous for its tile work
Historic mosque with a mausoleum
Designer fashions & trendy global dining
Small inhabited island with a monastery
Modern & contemporary art museum
Large aquarium with a gift shop & cafes
14th-century fortress over the Bosphurus
Collection of Byzantine-era mosaics
Family amusement & shopping complex
Remains of an ancient stone water system
Large, secluded forest with trails
Picturesque park with play areas & paths
Remote island with a museum & ruins
Array of industrial artifacts & vehicles
Scenic spot with beaches & ferry service
Landmark passage with shops & eateries
City park with an Ottoman palace museum
Suspension bridge over the Bosphorus
Painting, ceramics & modern art exhibits
Palace, museum, and chalet
Oceanic exhibits for all ages
Historic sultan's palace with tours
Palace and architecture
Late 16th-century Ottoman fountain
Transplanted ancient Egyptian obelisk
Mehmed ii and architecture
Storied castle ruins with sea views
Museum with antique toys & miniatures
Ancient Roman column built of stone
Fine arts museum in a historic mansion
1584 Turkish baths with spa treatments
Historic 300-year-old hammam
Huge museum of Turkey's military history
Old fortress with towers & a dungeon
Large, 18th-century Ottoman mosque
Mosque in a former Byzantine church
Remains of a Byzantine imperial palace
Palace pavilion & museum
Panoramic painting of historic siege
16th-century mosque & prince's tomb
Monument to Atatürk & the Republic
Museum-home with an accompanying novel
Mosque complex completed in 1506
Natural area for quiet walks & photos
Showcase for Turkish naval heritage
Remains of anancient Greek monument
Baroque-style mosque with a dome
Renovated, 16th-century bathhouse
Wax museum and museum
Medieval mosque dating from 12th century
Lively destination for shopping & dining
Imposing restored Cathedral with relics
Museum known for whirling dervish shows
Photos & paintings in house museum
Amusement park and park
Architecture
Clock tower, palace, and history
Hammam
Catholic church dating from 1912
Gallery, library & coffee shop
Grand mosque dating from 16th century
Ottoman-style mosque completed in 1853
Historic church made of cast iron
Palace, history, architecture, and museum
Architecture and monument
Beach
Massive mosque with a museum & a gallery
Palace, rococo, history, and architecture
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Istanbul is a spectacular city that offers many unique experiences and magnificent sights. A feature which makes it entirely unique is the fact that is sits on two different continents. It maintains an old foot in Europe while having the other, more modern side in Asia.
Though divided by the Bosphorus Strait , this old world city maintained the status of capital to the Christian Byzantine and Islamic Ottoman empires. Signs from both empires can be seen in the modern city Istanbul is today.
Commercial shipping is made possible by the city's setting right on the water. This waterfront location also made it an excellent military sight. Constantinople, so named during its reign as capital to the Roman Empire, the city was coveted for its world trade potential, that is until Mehmet the Conqueror got a hold of it in the 1400s and the Ottoman Empire took over. Though the capital has since been moved to Ankara, it is Istanbul that retains the rich history and vibrant culture of today's Turkey .
A city of strong contrasts, it offers captivating glimpses into its history by way of the Byzantine ruins, mosques, churches and bath houses. Magnificent palaces share the streets with bustling and colourful bazaars. A new and shiny Istanbul attracts tourists with its hot nightclubs and inviting bars.
Boutiques offer many shopping opportunities, while office buildings and distinguished suburbs spread out around the city. Witness the awakening of the day as the inhabitants of this exciting city follow the call to prayer. The city comes to life as almost 12 million residents take to the streets, bazaars and shops to sell their wares. Affluent shoppers share the chaos with enthusiastic tourists and busy residents.
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Flights from Toronto, Canada - Airport Lester B. Pearson International (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,095 miles (8,199 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 49 minutes.
Flights from Montreal, Canada - International Airport Pierre E.Trudeau (YUL) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,793 miles (7,713 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 9 minutes.
Flights from Vancouver, Canada - British Columbia, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,978 miles (9,620 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 47 minutes.
Flights from Calgary, Canada - Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,691 miles (9,159 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 8 minutes.
Flights from Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,548 miles (8,929 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 49 minutes.
Flights from Halifax, Canada - Metropolitan Area Airport (YHZ) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,410 miles (7,098 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 18 minutes.
Flights from Ottawa, Canada - Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,872 miles (7,841 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 19 minutes.
Flights from Quebec, Canada - Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,648 miles (7,480 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 49 minutes.
Flights from Yellowknife, Canada - Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,005 miles (8,054 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 37 minutes.
Flights from Winnipeg, Canada - J.A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,358 miles (8,624 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 24 minutes.
Flights from St John's, Canada - St Johns International Airport (YYT) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,870 miles (6,228 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 9 hours 6 minutes.
Flights from Kelowna, Canada - Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,865 miles (9,438 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 31 minutes.
Flights from Sept-Iles, Canada - Sept-Iles Airport (YZV) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,321 miles (6,954 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 6 minutes.
Flights from Moncton, Canada - Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,412 miles (7,100 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 18 minutes.
Flights from Thunder Bay, Canada - Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,203 miles (8,374 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 3 minutes.
Flights from Wabush, Canada - Wabush Airport (YWK) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,245 miles (6,831 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 9 hours 55 minutes.
Flights from Victoria Airport, Canada - Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,017 miles (9,683 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 52 minutes.
Flights from Fort McMurray, Canada - Fort McMurray Airport (YMM) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,301 miles (8,531 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 16 minutes.
Flights from Comox, Canada - Comox Airport (YQQ) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,971 miles (9,609 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 46 minutes.
Flights from Regina, Canada - Regina International Airport (YQR) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,524 miles (8,890 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 46 minutes.
Flights from Timmins, Canada - Victor M. Power Airport (YTS) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,932 miles (7,938 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 27 minutes.
Flights from Saskatoon, Canada - J.G. Diefenbaker Intl Airport (YXE) to Istanbul (IST) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,471 miles (8,805 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 39 minutes.
From Halifax (YHZ), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (SAW): C$929
Depart: 27 Aug 2024 · Return: 11 Sep 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 06:12
From St John's (YYT), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (IST): C$931
Depart: 05 Jun 2024 · Return: 26 Jun 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 06:05
From Montreal (YUL), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (IST): C$982
Depart: 14 May 2024 · Return: 22 May 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 17:38
From Vancouver (YVR), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (IST): C$1,046
Depart: 02 Oct 2024 · Return: 30 Oct 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 09:17
From Calgary (YYC), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (IST): C$1,050
Depart: 09 May 2024 · Return: 16 May 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 16:58
From Winnipeg (YWG), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (SAW): C$1,199
Depart: 10 May 2024 · Return: 14 May 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 14:45
From Quebec (YQB), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (SAW): C$1,330
Depart: 15 May 2024 · Return: 22 May 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 19:20
From Ottawa (YOW), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (IST): C$1,364
Depart: 12 Nov 2024 · Return: 08 Dec 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 18:00
From Moncton (YQM), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (SAW): C$1,373
Depart: 26 Apr 2024 · Return: 02 May 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 19:17
From Edmonton (YEG), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (IST): C$1,389
Depart: 12 Sep 2024 · Return: 29 Sep 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 15:52
From Victoria (YYJ), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (IST): C$1,415
Depart: 29 Apr 2024 · Return: 15 May 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 18:37
From Kelowna (YLW), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (IST): C$1,497
Depart: 05 Sep 2024 · Return: 09 Sep 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 17:57
From Toronto (YYZ), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (IST): C$1,584
Depart: 06 Nov 2024 · Return: 20 Nov 2024 Price found 22 Apr 2024, 07:54
From Saskatoon (YXE), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (IST): C$1,655
Depart: 25 Jun 2024 · Return: 27 Jul 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 16:46
From Regina (YQR), Canada to Istanbul, Turkey (IST): C$1,724
Depart: 27 Jun 2024 · Return: 04 Jul 2024 Price found 24 Apr 2024, 17:02