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Flights from Thunder Bay to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Thunder Bay to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Toronto, about 13h 05m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 13h 05m
YQTISTYYZ

Thunder Bay to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey13h 05mVia Toronto, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto

Best ways to fly from Thunder Bay to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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YQT Toronto (YYZ) IST
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Flair Airlines · Leg 2: Air Transat, Turkish Airlines
Tue18:30 YQT20:00 YYZ2h 15m connection22:15 YYZ14:35 ISTAir Canada Rouge + Turkish Airlines
17 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 13h 05m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,375 km5,201 miles
Journey time
13h 05mon current schedules
Time difference
+8hIstanbul vs Thunder Bay
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
YQT → IST, SAW

Flights from Thunder Bay to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Thunder Bay to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Thunder Bay to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,375 km.
Where do you change planes between Thunder Bay and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Thunder Bay and Istanbul?
Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Thunder Bay.

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