ISTANBUL- Turkish Airlines (TK) has announced a significant schedule expansion for its North American operations. The carrier will add extra flights to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in June 2026 and increase frequencies to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) starting July 2026.
The flag carrier of Türkiye, headquartered in Istanbul (IST), continues to strengthen its transatlantic network connecting Istanbul Airport (IST) with key Canadian destinations. The schedule changes include four additional round-trip flights to Vancouver (YVR) and an upgrade from three to four weekly services on the Montreal (YUL) route.
Turkish Airlines Boosts Canada Network
Turkish Airlines is reinforcing its presence in the Canadian market through targeted capacity additions on both transcontinental routes.
The expansion reflects sustained demand for connections between Türkiye, Europe, and Canada through the carrier’s Istanbul hub, Aeroroutes reported.
Montreal Route Frequency Increase
Effective July 7, 2026, Turkish Airlines will increase its Istanbul to Montreal service from three to four weekly flights. The route will be operated using the Airbus A350-900 aircraft, providing enhanced passenger comfort and cargo capacity on the long-haul sector.
The updated schedule operates as follows:
TK035: Istanbul (IST) 15:05 – Montreal (YUL) 18:10, Airbus A350-900, operating except Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
TK036: Montreal (YUL) 20:05 – Istanbul (IST) 12:25+1, Airbus A350-900, operating except Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
The additional frequency provides Canadian travellers with more flexibility for business and leisure trips to Türkiye and onward connections across Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network.
Vancouver Extra Flights in June 2026
Turkish Airlines will operate four additional round-trip flights between Istanbul and Vancouver during June 2026. The carrier will deploy the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on these supplementary services, supporting peak season demand on the western Canadian route.
The extra Vancouver flights are scheduled as follows:
TK4905: Istanbul (IST) 16:50 – Vancouver (YVR) 19:10, Boeing 787-9, June 10, 2026
TK4905: Istanbul (IST) 16:40 – Vancouver (YVR) 19:00, Boeing 787-9, June 12, 2026
TK4905: Istanbul (IST) 16:40 – Vancouver (YVR) 18:55, Boeing 787-9, June 14, 2026
TK4905: Istanbul (IST) 17:30 – Vancouver (YVR) 19:50, Boeing 787-9, June 15, 2026
The return services from Vancouver to Istanbul operate on the following schedule:
TK4906: Vancouver (YVR) 21:05 – Istanbul (IST) 19:05+1, Boeing 787-9, June 10, 2026
TK4906: Vancouver (YVR) 20:55 – Istanbul (IST) 18:55+1, Boeing 787-9, June 12, 2026
TK4906: Vancouver (YVR) 20:55 – Istanbul (IST) 18:55+1, Boeing 787-9, June 14, 2026
TK4906: Vancouver (YVR) 21:45 – Istanbul (IST) 19:45+1, Boeing 787-9, June 15, 2026
Aircraft Deployment Strategy
Turkish Airlines is strategically deploying two of its premium widebody aircraft types on the Canadian routes. The Airbus A350-900 serves the Montreal sector, while the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operates the Vancouver extra flights.
Both aircraft offer fuel-efficient operations and modern cabin products, including Business Class with lie-flat seats and enhanced Economy Class configurations.
The deployment supports Turkish Airlines’ commitment to delivering competitive service standards on transatlantic routes.
Strengthening the Canadian Market
The schedule additions reflect Turkish Airlines’ growing focus on the Canadian aviation market. Istanbul Airport (IST) serves as a major connecting hub for passengers travelling between Canada and destinations across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Canada’s west coast and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in eastern Canada provide the carrier with strategic coverage of the country’s two largest international gateways.
The expanded operations also support increasing demand from the Turkish diaspora community and growing tourism flows in both directions.
Bottom Line
Turkish Airlines’ schedule update for June and July 2026 demonstrates the carrier’s confidence in the Canadian market.
The combination of additional Vancouver flights and increased Montreal frequencies positions Turkish Airlines to capture summer peak season demand while strengthening its long-term competitive position on transatlantic routes from Istanbul.
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