Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver and you'll be in the air for around 11 hours 59 minutes.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located in Istanbul. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 10 hours behind Istanbul.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Choose from 4 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from IST to YVR is the 14:20 Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 15:25 with Turkish Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from IST to Vancouver. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can book a nonstop flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver that touches down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing flights from IST to Vancouver, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a passport from Türkiye (Turkey), you will need an embassy visa to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to IST:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Vancouver
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver is C$451. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$797. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to Vancouver.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes about 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 33 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to YVR if you're taking a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 16 minutes.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to CXH. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from IST to Vancouver at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver. To escape the crowds, head for Vancouver in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from IST to Vancouver in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Vancouver itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Science World.
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