Toronto to Istanbul (YYZ–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YYZ–IST is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines and Biman Bangladesh Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,077 miles in approximately 5h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: JU, TS | 9 | 744, 77L, 77W | 5h03-10h15 | Star Alliance | JU, TS | |
| BG Biman Bangladesh Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · IST: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Istanbul.
Canadian passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No eVisa or advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the intended stay. Turkey calculates your 90-day allowance by looking back 180 days from your departure date.
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.
The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.
Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.
YYZ–IST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to IST
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YYZ to IST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to IST ranges from 5 hours 3 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,077 miles (8,171 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via SKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.