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Quick Flight Summary from Vancouver to Istanbul
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- Lowest recent price $581
- Direct flight duration 15 hour 5 min
- Direct airlines Turkish Airlines
- Arrival airports SAW / IST
- Best days to book Sunday, Tuesday
- Average over the last 30 days $499
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Transportation to Airport from Vancouver City Center
Vancouver Harbour - Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport
There are transportation options such as train, taxi and rental car to go to Coal Harbour Airport from the city centre.
Taxi
You can get to Coal Harbour Airport by taxis from any location in the city centre. Depending on the density of traffic, you can use your time in a more economical way with the taxis, which is the fastest option you can choose, compared to the other options. Taxis that are in service 24 hours a day can be a good choice for you in this sense.
Bus
You can get to Coal Harbour Airport from the city centre by bus as well. You can find yourself at the airport after a comfortable ride on a bus, which is a more affordable option than taxi.
There are different bus lines in the city and you can learn which one you should take from the airport’s website or from the information desk at the airport.
Train
You may also choose train for transportation. You can easily get to the airport from the city centre by taking the trains running every 15 minutes.
Rent a Car
In addition to the rent a car offices in the terminal building, there are also rent a car offices in the city centre that you can rent a car from.
You can rent a car from the companies’ head offices and when you get to the airport, you can drop off the car to the offices inside the airport building. There are many rent a car companies you can choose from.
Airport Information
Coal Harbour Airport, where seaplanes take off from, is located near the Vancouver city centre and there are 18 seaplanes in service here. In Coal Harbour Airport, which has a small terminal building, there are luxurious recreational halls with ocean views.
Although services inside the terminal are limited, there are many areas of activity around the airport such as restaurants, cafes, shops, business centers and hotels.
Vancouver Intl. Airport
There are many transportation options to choose from to go to Vancouver International Airport from the city center, such as taxi, bus, train, bicycle, car rental.
Taxi
You can make a very comfortable trip to the airport thanks to the improved and comfortable taxis in Vancouver. It can be very convenient to catch your plane by taking a taxi that you can call from many points in the city.
Bus
City buses are a transport option that will allow you to go to the airport economically. After a journey of about 20 minutes, the buses will get you to Vancouver Airport. For the passengers who will come from distant areas such as Whistler, Victoria and Duke Point on the island, long-distance buses continue to serve you.
Train
Trains, which are both fast and affordable, will allow you to get to Vancouver Airport in short time, without getting tired. In approximately 26 minutes you can get to the airport by the trains, which you can take from the central train station or from all the stops.
Bicycle
Those who want to travel with their private bikes can do it easily in Vancouver thanks to bicycle routes. Bicycles, which are preferred over motor vehicles in order to balance climate conditions, are now more preferred by passengers.
Car Rental
You can easily get to the airport by renting a car from companies such as National, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty which have offices in the city center. You can deliver the car to the office at the airport.
Airport Information
Located on Vancouver Island, Vancouver Airport is 12 kilometers from the city center and is Canada's second busiest airport. At the airport, there are a number of buildings in the main terminal, including Domestic, International and South terminals. At Vancouver Airport, which covers a very large area, security measures are highly developed, welcoming and relaxing salons are spacious, while at the same time many services are provided for passengers.
There is a lost-goods office for lost items, an office for postal services, health service for emergency cases, massage service for relaxation, a hairdresser, a suitcase repair shop, a luggage store and a big playground for children to have a good time at the airport.
All passengers can stay at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel in Vancouver Airport, which also has a hotel to meet the needs of passengers who need accommodation. There are also many shops and venues for those who want to shop at the airport and meet their eating and drinking needs.
Among the eating and drinking places in the international terminal are Hanami, Koho, Milestone's, Vino Volo, Galiano Bakery Cafe, Starbucks, Sweet Maple Market, Tim Hortons, Hudson News & Euro Cafe, A & W, Famous Famiglia, Fortune Work, Hanami Express, Subway, Thai Hang, Toshi Teppanyaki and Wendy's.
Among shopping malls in the terminal are the Beauty Shop, Collection, Hermes, LEs Boutiques, Thinking Canada, Affordable Luxuries, Brooks Brothers, Mountain Style Shop, Shades of Time, Tech on the Go and PGA Tour Shop.
Among the eating and drinking places in the domestic terminal are Carl's Jr, Pizza Hut, Cameron Foods, Monkey's Grill, Palomino Bar & Grill, Stanley's Happy Landing Lounge, White Spot, Vino Volo, Javau Cafe, Starbucks, Sweet Maple Market, Tim Hortons, Booster Juice, BG Urban Cafe, Rice Tales, Green Bean Cafe, Wok n'Roll, Vera's Burger Shack and Subway.
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 |
|---|---|---|
$552 | Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments | |
$669 | No changes allowed / No Refund | |
$565 | No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments | |
$816 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments | |
$850 | Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 12 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment | |
$872 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage |
Last update: 06.10.2026


