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Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul from C$ 420

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — IST
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul are usually found in October or November, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Thu 9/46:00 a.m.
YVR
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IST
2 stops35h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 28/44:30 a.m.
IST
-
YVR
2 stops26h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,130
Tue 7/46:00 a.m.
YVR
-
IST
2 stops35h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 23/44:30 a.m.
IST
-
YVR
2 stops26h 38m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/1C$ 1,135
Mon 2/29:25 p.m.
YVR
-
IST
1 stop15h 40m
British Airways
Mon 9/28:15 a.m.
IST
-
YVR
1 stop22h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 25/1C$ 1,136
Wed 14/109:00 p.m.
YVR
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IST
1 stop17h 25m
British Airways
Wed 28/107:35 a.m.
IST
-
YVR
1 stop22h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 28/1C$ 1,137
Tue 17/29:25 p.m.
YVR
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IST
1 stop16h 35m
British Airways
Tue 10/37:35 a.m.
IST
-
YVR
1 stop22h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,139
Mon 6/46:00 a.m.
YVR
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IST
2 stops35h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 20/44:30 a.m.
IST
-
YVR
2 stops26h 38m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,140
Wed 25/29:25 p.m.
YVR
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IST
1 stop29h 30m
British Airways
Wed 4/37:35 a.m.
IST
-
YVR
1 stop22h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,141
Fri 27/28:10 a.m.
YVR
-
IST
3 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/36:30 a.m.
IST
-
YVR
2 stops25h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,148
Thu 8/109:00 p.m.
YVR
-
IST
1 stop29h 10m
British Airways
Thu 22/101:10 p.m.
IST
-
YVR
1 stop16h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,150
Tue 10/27:00 a.m.
YVR
-
IST
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/26:45 p.m.
IST
-
YVR
2 stops37h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,151
Mon 2/27:00 a.m.
YVR
-
IST
2 stops47h 45m
American Airlines
Thu 19/27:35 a.m.
IST
-
YVR
2 stops38h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,154
Sun 1/25:30 a.m.
YVR
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SAW
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/28:55 a.m.
SAW
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YVR
2 stops33h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 1,237

Find flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,130

One-way from

C$ 420

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,487
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 9/4-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 54m total
  • Vancouver to Istanbul
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6/2
  • 6/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Vancouver to Istanbul
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
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Vancouver Intl

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Tue 17/2

9:25 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

1 stop16h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 9/3

6:40 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop35h 35m

C$ 1,139

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Wed 22/4

6:00 a.m.-3:40 a.m.

2 stops35h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

4:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

2 stops40h 00m

C$ 1,180

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Sat 7/2

9:25 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

1 stop29h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 18/2

7:35 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 1,199

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Thu 19/2

9:25 p.m.-1:10 a.m.

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 10/3

7:35 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 1,199

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Tue 21/4

7:05 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

Nonstop12h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 30/4

2:50 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

Nonstop12h 20m

C$ 1,249

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Thu 23/4

9:00 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop17h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 3/5

6:50 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop28h 40m

C$ 1,255

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Sat 25/4

9:00 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop17h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 4/5

8:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop27h 15m

C$ 1,255

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Tue 17/2

9:25 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop29h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 17/3

7:35 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 1,263

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Sun 15/2

9:25 p.m.-12:50 a.m.

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 17/3

7:35 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 1,263

VancouverIstanbul

YVR - IST

YVRIST

Vancouver Intl

Mon 16/2

9:25 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop33h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 12/3

7:35 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 40m

C$ 1,263

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul (average of C$ 867). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,151). 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 YVR to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl 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 28 January 2026.

When flying from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

How often are flights from Vancouver to Istanbul delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Vancouver and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?

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

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

Over the past year, Turkish Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% 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 28 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Transat,Turkish Airlines, andAir Canada from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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
501 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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
7.3
Good
4,207 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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
10,666 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,752 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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
7,705 reviews
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    Departing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul will take you 16h 35m. The distance between Vancouver Intl Airport and Istanbul is about 9580 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways (C$ 830), Air Transat (C$ 863), and KLM (C$ 919) offers the cheapest pricing from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul. British Airways is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines (C$ 849), KLM (C$ 1,004), and Lufthansa (C$ 1,169).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul consider choosing Air Transat (53%), Turkish Airlines (48%) or Air Serbia (48%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    While on average a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul is generally C$ 1,976, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 863. When looking at the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay C$ 964 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    The most popular layover on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul is London.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and Hyde Park. Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and Hyde Park are located about 22.7 km, 23.1 km, and 20.1 km, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can book a car rental at London Heathrow for about C$ 40 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul flights?

    Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul flights have a layover in Frankfurt am Main the least frequently.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul (average of C$ 867). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Istanbul in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,151). 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 9 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapestC$ 830AverageC$ 1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 863AverageC$ 1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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KLMCheapestC$ 919AverageC$ 967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 961AverageC$ 2,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 972AverageC$ 1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,023AverageC$ 1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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IcelandairCheapestC$ 1,104AverageC$ 1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,194AverageC$ 1,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,367AverageC$ 1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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