$486 Cheap flights from Pearson Intl. to Istanbul (YYZ to IST)

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Your plane will have flown 5,100 mi by the time you’ve taken off from YYZ and landed smoothly at IST. Make sure to bring lots to pass the time — it’ll be a long journey.

You’ll need to make at least one stopover if you’re traveling from YYZ to IST, as no airlines offer direct flights between these destinations. Use layover time to your advantage by freshening up, stretching your legs and checking out what the stores have on offer.

This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.

Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.

Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.