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Quick Flight Summary from Montreal to Istanbul
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- Lowest recent price $432
- Direct flight duration 9 hour 15 min
- Direct airlines Turkish Airlines
- Arrival airports SAW / IST
- Best days to book Monday, Wednesday
- Average over the last 30 days $451
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Transportation to Airport from Montreal City Center
Montreal Trudeau Intl. Airport
You can reach Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in about 20 minutes by taxi and other private vehicles from Montreal city center. If you use public transport such as buses, trains and shuttles, it may take a little longer. Taxi fares in the city are usually not very high, but for travelers traveling alone, options such as bus and airport shuttle are generally more economical. Those traveling in groups of up to 6 people may prefer Uber vehicles that are widely used in many places in the city. While traveling around Montreal and the surrounding area, it is easy to choose to travel by car from the airport to the airport. In the city it is possible to find many offices of international rental companies.
Bus
You can travel directly from Montreal city center to the airport by bus number 747. Buses departing from the center are both fast and economical. It is enough to pay 10 dollars for each passenger to the airport buses. Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's passengers arrive at the airport in 40-60 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions. You can arrive at the airport by using the bus number 204 from Dorval station or by taking bus 209 from Roxboro-Pierrefonds.
Train
You can arrive at the station in Dorval and transfer to the shuttle services going from here to the airport. With VIA Rail Canada trains it is possible to reach many destinations such as Toronto and Kingston. Train fares are usually not high, but they may increase depending on the distance you travel. After arriving at the station in the city center, you can travel directly to the airport entrance by shuttles.
Airport Shuttle
You can easily reach places like Trois-Rivières, Québec City and Ste-Foy by getting on Orléans Express shuttles from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. You can use the Greyhound services to travel to Gatineau, Ottawa and Montreal. For more information on Greyhound shuttle points and other issues you may want to know, just call 1 800 661-8747. If you are interested in Autocars Skyport Mont-Tremblant shuttles, another vehicle that provides services throughout the winter months, you can get information at 1-800-471-1155. These services only carry passengers to the airport in Montreal during the winter season and are departing at certain times. If you need to travel to the airport in this period, you can easily benefit from winter services which are more economical than private shuttles or taxis.
Hotel Shuttle
The hotels like Auberge de l'aéroport, Hilton Garden Inn Montréal / Dorval Aéroport, Crowne Plaza Montréal Aéroport and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aéroport de Montréal located in Montreal city center and near the airport, offers their customers shuttle service to the airport for free or based on a very affordable price. The most important advantage of the journey with airport shuttles is that these vehicles are almost as comfortable as taxis and special services, but their fares are lower.
If you want to reach the airport from the hotel by means of the shuttle, you can make reservations for them by contacting your hotel before arriving or a few days before leaving the city. Hotel shuttles usually leave passengers at the airport entrance. This way you can reach the terminal easily and without difficulty even if your luggage is heavy, and you can travel without difficulty.
Uber
Uber is a shared car service widely used throughout Montreal. You can also use this service while you are travelling to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from Montreal's city center. To do this you need to download the application to your mobile phone and call a near-by vehicle when you need to travel. Uber vehicles are among the ideal choices for passengers with a capacity of up to 6 people and with large baggage suitable for heavy luggage. Uber vehicles can also be used when you want to come to the airport in Montreal as a group. To do this, you must download the application to your phone and then call a vehicle where you are going to go.
If you do not get your car, you can use the application to talk to the driver and give more detailed information about your location. If you are traveling alone and want to get to the airport from Montreal's center with a reasonably priced vehicle, the uberX option will be appropriate. Passengers traveling in more crowded groups or with heavy luggage can choose the uberXL option with larger vehicles. If you want a more luxurious and comfortable ride, you can also call one of the uberSELECT vehicles
Airport Information
Located near the city center of Montreal in Canada, Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers travelers many alternatives for a comfortable and enjoyable journey. It is possible to find specially designed areas and services for those traveling with pets and families traveling with their children at the airport. Children's playgrounds and special care rooms can be found at the airport terminal. When you arrive at the airport with your car, you can leave your car in the spaces reserved for both short and long-term parking.
If you want to taste something delicious at the airport that links Montreal to the world, or if you want to savor hot and cold beverages, you can try U Bar, Pork & Pickle, DAVIDsTEA, Desjardins Odyssey Lounge, QDC Burger, Upper Crust, Lole, YUL Pizza, Bar, Houston Avenue Bar & Grill, or Starbucks Reserve. If you want to shop, and can buy souvenirs, chocolates, alcoholic beverages, perfumes and cosmetics you can find countless alternatives at The Loop Duty Free.
Bizou, Hatley, The Source, iStore, Bentley, Virgin Book Store, Tristan, Relay, Boutique Artizan, MC Elektonique, Sunglass Hut and 1 Minute are among the shops at the airport where you will find everything you need varying from books, electronics and accesories.
If you want to enjoy delicious snacks using the free internet service, while waiting for your flight, you can go to private passenger lounges such as the Desjardins Odyssey Lounge or the National Bank Lounge. You are only able to benefit from these lounges if you are a bank customers or by becoming a members paying the entrance fees. There are free charger units where you can charge your electronic devices, daily newspapers and magazines you can read, and playgrounds where your children can play games in the passenger lounges.
Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.
Metro- The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
- You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
- Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
- You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
- With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
- The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
- The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
- For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
- E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
- E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
- 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
- MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
- Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
- With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
- You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
- You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
- You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
- Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
- There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
- If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
- You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
- It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.
Bus- From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
- The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
- You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
- You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
- The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
- After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
- The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
- The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
- Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
- You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
- The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
- Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
- A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
- Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
- You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
- If you make a reservation before
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| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
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$508 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments | |
$647 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments | |
$426 | — | |
$819 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage | |
$889 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 06.10.2026


