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Cheap flights from Montreal to Istanbul from C$ 457

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — IST
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Montreal to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Montreal to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2026.

Wed 3/611:00 p.m.
YUL
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1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/61:25 p.m.
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YUL
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 985
Fri 22/511:00 p.m.
YUL
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IST
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/53:05 p.m.
IST
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YUL
Nonstop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 993
Mon 11/511:00 p.m.
YUL
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IST
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/56:35 a.m.
IST
-
YUL
1 stop21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 994
Wed 3/611:00 p.m.
YUL
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SAW
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/61:25 p.m.
SAW
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YUL
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 1,003
Wed 6/511:00 p.m.
YUL
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IST
3 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/53:05 p.m.
IST
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YUL
Nonstop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3C$ 1,008
Sun 24/511:00 p.m.
YUL
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IST
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/63:05 p.m.
IST
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YUL
Nonstop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3C$ 1,011
Mon 18/511:00 p.m.
YUL
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IST
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/63:05 p.m.
IST
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YUL
Nonstop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 1,012
Mon 18/511:00 p.m.
YUL
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IST
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/63:05 p.m.
IST
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YUL
Nonstop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 1,014
Mon 18/511:00 p.m.
YUL
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IST
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/66:45 a.m.
IST
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YUL
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 1,015
Fri 12/611:00 p.m.
YUL
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SAW
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/69:05 a.m.
SAW
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YUL
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 1,016
Sun 10/511:00 p.m.
YUL
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IST
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/63:05 p.m.
IST
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YUL
Nonstop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3C$ 1,019
Mon 18/511:00 p.m.
YUL
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SAW
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/61:25 p.m.
SAW
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YUL
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3C$ 1,019

Find flight deals from Montreal to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 985

One-way from

C$ 457

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 1,386
3/6-7/6
  • 3/6-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • Montreal to Istanbul
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31/5
  • 31/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 25m total
  • Montreal to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

MontrealIstanbul

YUL - SAW

YULSAW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 21/5

9:00 p.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 1/6

12:55 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

1 stop32h 20m

C$ 1,126

MontrealIstanbul

YUL - IST

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 22/5

11:00 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

1 stop18h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 1/7

6:45 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

1 stop21h 15m

C$ 1,170

MontrealIstanbul

YUL - IST

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 15/4

6:35 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops19h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 19/4

5:50 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops20h 55m

C$ 1,286

MontrealIstanbul

YUL - IST

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 30/4

6:25 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop20h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 13/5

3:45 a.m.-6:50 p.m.

1 stop22h 05m

C$ 1,300

MontrealIstanbul

YUL - SAW

YULSAW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 1/9

9:35 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop31h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 22/9

1:35 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop32h 10m

C$ 1,315

MontrealIstanbul

YUL - IST

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 26/5

4:10 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop16h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 3/6

1:40 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop19h 30m

C$ 1,315

MontrealIstanbul

YUL - IST

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 14/9

9:35 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop31h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 28/9

8:05 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop25h 40m

C$ 1,329

MontrealIstanbul

YUL - IST

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 3/5

8:05 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

Nonstop9h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 14/5

4:30 p.m.-7:45 a.m.

1 stop22h 15m

C$ 1,345

MontrealIstanbul

YUL - IST

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 20/6

9:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

1 stop34h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 8/7

3:05 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

Nonstop10h 05m

C$ 1,345

MontrealIstanbul

YUL - IST

YULIST

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 31/5

4:10 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop16h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 1/6

8:30 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop24h 40m

C$ 1,364

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Best time to book a flight from Montreal to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Montreal to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Montreal to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Montreal to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Montreal to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to Istanbul?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Istanbul (average of C$ 210). Flying from Montreal to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,000). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YMQ to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Montreal to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2026.

When flying from Montreal to Istanbul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Montreal to Istanbul?

How often are flights from Montreal to Istanbul delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Montreal and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 172 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Montreal to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Montreal to Istanbul flights?

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 25 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Transat,Turkish Airlines, andAir Canada from Montreal to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
525 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,281 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,842 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,821 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.
Wizz Air
6.2
Okay
164 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
525 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YOW - GCM

The flight was delayed for 3.5 hours. No compensation for a meal voucher. We were positioned at the back of the plane and the toilets were not working properly. It was a foul smell coming from the toilet.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Montreal to Istanbul?

    A quick flight from Montreal to Istanbul can take about 15h 45m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,291. The distance from Montreal to Istanbul is about 7681 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montreal to Istanbul round-trip?

    Flying on Wizz Air is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at C$ 111. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by French Bee and Porter Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 602 and C$ 639, respectively. These flights start at 91% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Montreal to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Montreal to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines (C$ 926), Air Canada (C$ 973), and Air Transat (C$ 1,016).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Montreal to Istanbul?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul from Montreal, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (65%), Turkish Airlines (65%), Air Serbia( 65%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Montreal to Istanbul?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 2,301 for a flight from Montreal to Istanbul. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 909 while the most popular route, (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at C$ 957.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Montreal to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Montreal to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Montreal to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Montreal to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to Istanbul?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Istanbul (average of C$ 210). Flying from Montreal to Istanbul in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,000). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Montreal to Istanbul

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Wizz AirCheapestC$ 111AverageC$ 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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French BeeCheapestC$ 602AverageC$ 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 639AverageC$ 797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 673AverageC$ 972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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British AirwaysCheapestC$ 803AverageC$ 1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 970AverageC$ 1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air AlgerieCheapestC$ 978AverageC$ 1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,028AverageC$ 1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,057AverageC$ 1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,062AverageC$ 1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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