Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 9 hours 30 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul seven hours ahead of Montreal.
You can choose from four weekly Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 19:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your YUL to IST flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, Rs86,215 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs166,157. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YUL to IST.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
64.89% of flights that depart Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to YUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YUL to IST in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.
