Statistics on Toronto-Istanbul flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Istanbul (from: Toronto)
The average price to go to Istanbul from Toronto airport is $ 1283 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1050 (in november) and $ 1754 (in august), which is a saving of $ 233 or a surplus of $ 472 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1164 to $1217 and it is generally more economical to leave on a saturday and return on a saturday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Istanbul before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Toronto-Istanbul plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60719 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Istanbul from Toronto and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1050, saving $ 233 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1283). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1754).
Flight Toronto-Istanbul: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 927 | $ 1159 | good price |
| February | $ 901 | $ 1101 | good price |
| March | $ 913 | $ 1111 | good price |
| April | $ 983 | $ 1212 | good price |
| May | $ 1030 | $ 1211 | good price |
| June | $ 1027 | $ 1336 | fair price |
| July | $ 1253 | $ 1594 | high price |
| August | $ 1289 | $ 1754 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 1033 | $ 1302 | fair price |
| October | $ 955 | $ 1161 | good price |
| November | $ 903 | $ 1050 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1020 | $ 1392 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Toronto to Istanbul
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Toronto to Istanbul range from $529 to $1958. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $529 to $582), 1% at the maximum price (from $1905 to $1958). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1164 to $1217 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Toronto->Istanbul flight
There are 11 companies that serve Toronto from Istanbul airport: Turkish Airlines, Fly Play, EgyptAir, Air Transat, WestJet, Air Canada, flair airlines, LOT, Icelandair, Porter Airlines and TAP.
Data analysis:
Of the 60719 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (57% of the time) on the Toronto->Istanbul route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Toronto-Istanbul flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 755 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Toronto-Istanbul flights departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday as your departure date, you can save an average of $336. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $72.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Istanbul to Toronto departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $334. Conversely, departing from Istanbul on a sunday may cost you an additional $85.
Top prices Toronto-Istanbul
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto → Istanbul | 01-02 to 06-02-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with Icelandair |
| Toronto → Istanbul | 02-02 to 07-02-2025 | $ 561 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Istanbul | 03-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 601 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Istanbul | 10-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 571 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Istanbul | 12-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Istanbul | 03-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 599 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Istanbul | 04-03 to 08-03-2025 | $ 595 | layover flight with Air Transat |
| Toronto → Istanbul | 10-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 570 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Istanbul | 16-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 578 | layover flight with Fly Play |
| Toronto → Istanbul | 06-10 to 13-10-2025 | $ 534 | layover flight with Fly Play |
When to book your flight Toronto - Istanbul to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Toronto-Istanbul flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Toronto to Istanbul, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1164 $, which is a saving of 119 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (371 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Toronto to Istanbul flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1072 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1153), 3 to 4 months ($ 1139), 5 to 6 months ($ 1123), 6 to 7 months ($ 1145), 8 to 9 months ($ 1082), 9 to 10 months ($ 1089), 11 to 12 months ($ 1122) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1023 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1082), 3 to 4 months ($ 1043), 5 to 6 months ($ 1045), 7 to 8 months ($ 1094), 8 to 9 months ($ 1080), 9 to 10 months ($ 1037), 10 to 11 months ($ 1065), 11 to 12 months ($ 1087) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1039 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1073), 3 to 4 months ($ 1068), 5 to 6 months ($ 1039), 6 to 7 months ($ 1046), 7 to 8 months ($ 1085), 8 to 9 months ($ 1109), 9 to 10 months ($ 1072), 10 to 11 months ($ 1073), 11 to 12 months ($ 1087) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1117 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1121), 3 to 4 months ($ 1122), 4 to 5 months ($ 1145), 5 to 6 months ($ 1139), 7 to 8 months ($ 1130), 8 to 9 months ($ 1142), 9 to 10 months ($ 1120), 10 to 11 months ($ 1147) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1110 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1114), 3 to 4 months ($ 1130), 4 to 5 months ($ 1135), 5 to 6 months ($ 1113), 7 to 8 months ($ 1119), 8 to 9 months ($ 1143), 9 to 10 months ($ 1202), 11 to 12 months ($ 1181) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1107 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1276), 4 to 5 months ($ 1153), 5 to 6 months ($ 1213), 6 to 7 months ($ 1223), 7 to 8 months ($ 1231), 8 to 9 months ($ 1202), 9 to 10 months ($ 1249), 10 to 11 months ($ 1240), 11 to 12 months ($ 1249) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1310 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1556), 3 to 4 months ($ 1455), 5 to 6 months ($ 1425), 6 to 7 months ($ 1486), 7 to 8 months ($ 1496), 8 to 9 months ($ 1483), 9 to 10 months ($ 1461), 10 to 11 months ($ 1498), 11 to 12 months ($ 1433) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1431 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1746), 4 to 5 months ($ 1703), 5 to 6 months ($ 1597), 6 to 7 months ($ 1472), 7 to 8 months ($ 1531), 8 to 9 months ($ 1454), 9 to 10 months ($ 1439), 11 to 12 months ($ 1489) |
| September | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1106 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1288), 4 to 5 months ($ 1190), 5 to 6 months ($ 1184), 6 to 7 months ($ 1174), 8 to 9 months ($ 1236), 9 to 10 months ($ 1186), 10 to 11 months ($ 1291), 11 to 12 months ($ 1229) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1044 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1124), 2 to 3 months ($ 1106), 3 to 4 months ($ 1159), 5 to 6 months ($ 1139), 6 to 7 months ($ 1048), 8 to 9 months ($ 1077), 9 to 10 months ($ 1144), 10 to 11 months ($ 1161), 11 to 12 months ($ 1078) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 905 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 975), 5 to 6 months ($ 1045), 6 to 7 months ($ 939), 8 to 9 months ($ 984), 9 to 10 months ($ 997) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1271 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1356), 3 to 4 months ($ 1292), 4 to 5 months ($ 1279), 6 to 7 months ($ 1313) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Toronto->Istanbul are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Toronto to Istanbul: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1010 $684 to $1777 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1215 $608 to $2862 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 963 $551 to $1273 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 959 $561 to $1735 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 957 $595 to $1257 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1122 $709 to $1324 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1053 $620 to $1555 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1238 $621 to $1753 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1440 $708 to $1754 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1448 $778 to $1796 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1233 $532 to $1885 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1047 $525 to $1455 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Istanbul. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!