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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport from C$ 501

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — IST
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Ottawa to Istanbul are usually found in January or March, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,290

One-way from

C$ 1,001

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,580
22/3-28/3
  • 22/3-28/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 30h 57m total
  • Ottawa to Istanbul
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LOT
  • LOT
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 45m total
  • Ottawa to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 305 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Mon 24/24:00 p.m.YOW - IST
2 stops18h 05mAir Canada
Tue 25/36:50 a.m.IST - YOW
2 stops15h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,293
Thu 27/26:10 p.m.YOW - IST
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/38:30 a.m.IST - YOW
2 stops15h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,301
Sat 22/38:15 p.m.YOW - IST
2 stops21h 25mLOT
Tue 8/45:30 p.m.IST - YOW
2 stops37h 14mLOT
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,342
Sun 2/311:30 a.m.YOW - IST
2 stops27h 15mLufthansa
Sun 23/36:30 a.m.IST - YOW
2 stops26h 07mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,406
Tue 25/36:20 p.m.YOW - IST
1 stop26h 50mAir France
Mon 14/44:20 a.m.IST - YOW
1 stop17h 45mAir France
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,774
Mon 10/34:00 p.m.YOW - IST
1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 23/33:45 p.m.IST - YOW
1 stop13h 23mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,800
Sun 13/75:15 p.m.YOW - IST
2 stops16h 05mKLM
Sat 26/75:05 p.m.IST - YOW
2 stops29h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/2C$ 2,065
Tue 25/35:45 a.m.YOW - IST
2 stops29h 45mEmirates
Sun 13/42:10 a.m.IST - YOW
2 stops43h 57mEmirates
Deal found 20/2C$ 2,163

Find flights from Ottawa to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

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Ottawa

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaIstanbul

YOW - IST

YOWIST

Ottawa

Thu 5/6

4:40 p.m.-3:50 a.m.

2 stops28h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 12/6

4:35 a.m.-9:01 p.m.

2 stops23h 26m

C$ 1,285

OttawaIstanbul

YOW - IST

YOWIST

Ottawa

Mon 2/6

12:00 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops18h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 12/6

8:15 a.m.-12:19 a.m.

2 stops23h 04m

C$ 1,334

OttawaIstanbul

YOW - IST

YOWIST

Ottawa

Sat 22/3

8:15 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops21h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 8/4

5:30 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

2 stops37h 14m

C$ 1,342

OttawaIstanbul

YOW - IST

YOWIST

Ottawa

Wed 5/3

7:30 p.m.-6:05 p.m.

2 stops38h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 26/3

6:50 a.m.-5:06 p.m.

2 stops41h 16m

C$ 1,379

OttawaIstanbul

YOW - IST

YOWIST

Ottawa

Sun 2/3

11:30 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 23/3

6:30 a.m.-1:37 a.m.

2 stops26h 07m

C$ 1,406

OttawaIstanbul

YOW - IST

YOWIST

Ottawa

Tue 22/7

5:15 p.m.-3:25 a.m.

1 stop27h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 7/8

4:20 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop17h 45m

C$ 1,761

OttawaIstanbul

YOW - IST

YOWIST

Ottawa

Mon 10/3

4:00 p.m.-2:25 p.m.

1 stop15h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 23/3

3:45 p.m.-10:08 p.m.

1 stop13h 23m

C$ 1,800

OttawaIstanbul

YOW - IST

YOWIST

Ottawa

Sun 16/3

5:05 p.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops23h 10m

C$ 501

OttawaIstanbul

YOW - IST

YOWIST

Ottawa

Mon 12/5

3:55 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops17h 45m

C$ 1,001

OttawaIstanbul

YOW - IST

YOWIST

Ottawa

Wed 2/4

4:45 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop12h 30m

C$ 1,018

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ottawa to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 12 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,007). Flying from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, LOT and Air France from Ottawa to Istanbul have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Istanbul?

    Ottawa (YOW), located 10.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ottawa to Istanbul. 5 airlines have flights from Ottawa to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ottawa to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada (C$ 1,293), LOT (C$ 1,342), and United Airlines (C$ 1,379) offers the cheapest pricing from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for LOT. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 1,001. Users have also found prices from C$ 1,126 and C$ 1,163 on Turkish Airlines and Air France, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport (average of C$ 1,007). Flying from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapestC$ 1,334AverageC$ 1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,366AverageC$ 1,669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,444AverageC$ 1,835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,448AverageC$ 1,854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,639AverageC$ 2,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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