Turkish Airlines adds fifth weekly Vancouver–Istanbul flight from October 26
Turkish Airlines will increase YVR–Istanbul service to five flights a week on October 26, 2026, with Boeing 787-9s and 777s operating on different days.
Turkish Airlines will increase its Istanbul–Vancouver service from four to five flights a week starting October 26, 2026. Flights TK 75 and TK 76 will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, giving Vancouver travellers another weekly option in each direction.
From October 26 through November 1, TK 75 will leave Istanbul at 15:35 and reach Vancouver at 18:05. The return flight, TK 76, will depart Vancouver at 20:00 and arrive in Istanbul at 18:00.
Starting November 2, the Vancouver arrival moves to 17:05 and the departure to 19:00. Istanbul departure and arrival times remain unchanged. The notice lists all times as LMT.
Aircraft will vary by day: Boeing 787-9s are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while Boeing 777s will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Travellers with aircraft preferences or onward connections should confirm the updated schedule with their booking provider; the notice directs agents to check their global distribution system.
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