Turkish Airlines

Star Alliance · Hub: Istanbul (IST) · 1 (via Istanbul)

Economy from $1,050 CAD · Business from $3,800 CAD

Approximate prices based on typical fares. They are not live prices and have not been independently verified. Check the airline or booking site for current prices.

Routes

  • Toronto → Delhi/Mumbai via Istanbul
  • Montreal → India via Istanbul
  • New York → India via Istanbul
  • Chicago → India via Istanbul
  • San Francisco → India via Istanbul
  • Los Angeles → India via Istanbul

Toronto → DelhiToronto → MumbaiToronto → AmritsarToronto → HyderabadMontreal → DelhiNew York → DelhiChicago → MumbaiSan Francisco → DelhiLos Angeles → Mumbai

Baggage

  • Economy: 2 × 23 kg checked bags
  • Business: 2 × 32 kg checked bags

Baggage rules vary by fare. Confirm with the airline before you fly.

Loyalty program: Miles&Smiles

Turkish Airlines is part of Star Alliance.

Pros

  • Often the cheapest fares to India
  • Generous 2-bag allowance in economy
  • Istanbul stopover tourism program (free hotel)
  • Star Alliance member — earn Aeroplan
  • Excellent catering

Cons

  • Istanbul connection can have long layovers
  • New Istanbul Airport is massive — tight connections require hustle
  • Service quality can vary

Booking tips

  • Their "TourIstanbul" program gives free hotel and city tour for long layovers.
  • Miles&Smiles credit card (available in Turkey) or earn via Star Alliance partners.
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