Flying from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) taking off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 10 hours 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport flight.
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is eight hours behind Istanbul.
You can choose from 3 direct services each week between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). This is the busiest route, with Turkish Airlines offering a 2:40pm departure from IST to YUL.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to YUL. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST).
You can lock in a direct flight from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top airline operates services from IST.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between IST and YUL is Turkish Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to YUL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and YUL:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
You can arrive at SAW from the centre of Istanbul in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to YUL flight:
77% of all departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Montreal-Trudeau International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals to explore Montreal and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport flight.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Getting from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Montreal. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Currently, $391 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $801. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Istanbul to YUL by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). July is the peak month for travel to Montreal. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in November.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to YUL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Montreal right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top sights which should be on any good Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Montreal. Around 153 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Gatineau is another essential stop in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No journey is complete without seeing Canadian Museum of History, Indigenous Experiences and Luskville Falls.