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Istanbul Stopover from Canada

Break your Turkish Airlines flight with a stay in Istanbul — a free hotel for Canadians on qualifying layovers, plus free guided tours.

Istanbul Stopover from Canada

Istanbul is the one city that straddles two continents — and if you fly Turkish Airlines from Canada, you can see it on the way to almost anywhere. Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, and a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia all fit into a day or two. Best of all, on qualifying layovers the airline includes a free hotel for Canadian travellers. Fond Travels, an IATA-accredited Calgary travel agency, arranges the stopover and the paperwork when we book your flights, all in Canadian Dollars.

Call +1 (587) 287 1191 and we will check whether your routing qualifies for the free hotel or city tour, 8 AM–9 PM, 7 days.

Free hotel on qualifying layovers
Turkish Airlines includes a complimentary 4-star hotel (economy) or 5-star hotel (business) with transfers on qualifying Istanbul layovers, plus free guided city tours on shorter stops. Requested in advance — we handle it. Call to check your routing.
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What to see on an Istanbul stopover

  • Hagia Sophia & the Blue Mosque — two of the world’s great buildings, facing each other.
  • Topkapı Palace — the opulent seat of the Ottoman sultans, above the Bosphorus.
  • Grand Bazaar & Spice Market — centuries-old covered markets of carpets, lamps and spice.
  • Bosphorus cruise — sail between Europe and Asia past palaces and waterfront mansions.
  • Karaköy & Beyoğlu — the modern side of the city, for cafés, rooftops and nightlife.

Why stop over in Istanbul

  • A free hotel on qualifying Turkish Airlines layovers — a rare, genuine saving.
  • Free guided tours for shorter layovers through the Touristanbul program.
  • A world-class city added to your trip for little or no extra airfare.
  • One CAD booking — flight, stopover and any extra nights arranged together.

Ready to add Istanbul to your trip? Call +1 (587) 287 1191, see other stopover packages, explore Asia packages, or tell us your trip and we will call you back.

Free-hotel and tour eligibility, layover thresholds and inclusions are set by the airline and depend on your fare and routing, and can change. We confirm what applies before you book. Call for details.

Istanbul stopover — FAQs

Frequently asked questions

On qualifying Turkish Airlines itineraries, yes. Economy passengers with a long enough layover can receive a complimentary stay at a 4-star hotel, and Business Class passengers a stay at a 5-star hotel, with transfers included. The benefit must be requested in advance and depends on your fare and routing — we handle the application when we book your flights. Call +1 (587) 287 1191.

For passengers with a shorter layover, Turkish Airlines also runs complimentary guided tours of Istanbul — several itineraries covering the historic sights, with transport and often a meal included. We will tell you whether your layover qualifies for the hotel, the tour, or both.

The free hotel generally needs a longer connection (often around 20 hours or more), while the free city tour runs on medium layovers. The exact thresholds depend on the program and your cabin, and they change from time to time — we confirm what applies for your dates before you book.

The old city is unmissable — Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar — plus a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia, the spice market, and the cafés of Karaköy and Beyoğlu. A day or two is enough for the highlights.

Yes — when we book your Turkish Airlines flights to Asia, the Middle East, Africa or onward, we can request the free hotel or tour where you qualify, and add extra nights, transfers and tours in CAD if you want to stay longer.

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