Cheap Flights from Winnipeg to Istanbul — $280

The route Winnipeg — Istanbul is served by a single airline — Westjet. This means that when planning your trip, you won’t need to spend time choosing between dozens of carriers: all flights are operated by one provider, which simplifies the booking process. Despite the limited choice, passengers can still plan ahead, select optimal departure dates, and buy tickets at the lowest price — from $280. Using our service, you can quickly compare available Westjet flights and book a seat in advance at a favorable rate.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International (YWG) is the city’s primary airport and serves as Manitoba’s main international gateway, combining full-service carriers and several regional/budget operators. It’s typically where you’ll find Air Canada, WestJet and a mix of smaller airlines on domestic and seasonal international routes. The airport sits about 10–15 km from downtown Winnipeg; road transfer times are generally 15–25 minutes by taxi or rideshare, while public buses take roughly 30–45 minutes with fares usually in the low single digits. Advantages include compact terminals, easy navigation and regular connections; drawbacks can be fewer nonstop long-haul options and occasional peak-time congestion.

Istanbul is served by two main airports with different roles. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city’s large international hub, handling most long-haul and full-service carriers and acting as a transfer point for many global routes; flights here can be competitively priced on legacy airlines and major low-cost operators. It sits about 35–45 km from the historic center, with links by Havaist and IETT shuttle buses (roughly 60–90 minutes, fares typically in the mid-range), taxi rides that take around 40–60 minutes depending on traffic, and planned metro connections improving access. Pros: modern terminals and many amenities; cons: longer transfer times to central districts during peak traffic. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) functions more as a secondary, budget-leaning airport on the Asian side, popular with low-cost carriers and some regional services. It lies roughly 35–50 km from central Sultanahmet or Taksim, and is commonly reached by Havatas/Havaist buses or municipal buses in about 60–90 minutes, with taxis offering similar durations but variable fares. Pros: often cheaper fares and shorter lines for budget travelers; cons: fewer long-haul options and longer cross-city transfers if you need the European side. Both airports provide car hire and private transfer options; choose by your airline, price sensitivity, and which side of the city you plan to visit.