Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, making Calgary nine hours behind Istanbul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your IST to YYC flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Calgary International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IST and YYC include:
Frankfurt Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Currently, £224 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £529. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IST to YYC if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Calgary International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Calgary International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 30 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Calgary International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Consider booking a hotel close to YYC if you're on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Calgary International Airport rental car and discover Calgary and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Calgary International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Calgary International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Calgary based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you want to explore Calgary during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to YYC in December. Temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 170 miles north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Around 250 miles west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.