C$ 496 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Istanbul

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Istanbul.
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4:40 p.m. - 3:50 a.m.YOW-IST
28h 10m2 stops
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4:45 a.m. - 9:01 p.m.IST-YOW
23h 16m2 stops
C$ 1,122
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Wed, 28 May - Thu, 12 Jun
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4:05 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.YOW-IST
17h 50m2 stops
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7:15 a.m. - 8:14 p.m.IST-YOW
19h 59m2 stops
C$ 1,129Air Canada
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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4:05 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.YOW-IST
17h 50m2 stops
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7:15 a.m. - 8:14 p.m.IST-YOW
19h 59m2 stops
C$ 1,134Air Canada
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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5:15 p.m. - 3:25 a.m.YOW-IST
27h 10m1 stop
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4:20 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.IST-YOW
17h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,877Air France
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Fri, 30 May - Thu, 12 Jun
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5:15 p.m. - 3:25 a.m.YOW-IST
27h 10m1 stop
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4:20 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.IST-YOW
17h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,879Air France
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Fri, 30 May - Thu, 12 Jun
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6:00 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.YOW-SAW
32h 15m2 stops
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10:25 p.m. - 12:22 a.m.SAW-YOW
56h 57m2 stops
C$ 2,126Emirates
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
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6:00 a.m. - 1:10 a.m.YOW-IST
36h 10m2 stops
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2:10 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.IST-YOW
53h 12m2 stops
C$ 2,134Emirates
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
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3:55 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.YOW-IST
16h 00m1 stop
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4:20 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.IST-YOW
15h 00m1 stop
C$ 2,904Turkish Airlines
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Mon, 4 Aug - Mon, 11 Aug
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5:15 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.YOW-SAW
16h 55m2 stops
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8:45 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.SAW-YOW
22h 37m2 stops
C$ 4,114KLM
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 10 Sep
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5:15 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.YOW-SAW
16h 55m2 stops
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12:45 p.m. - 12:22 a.m.SAW-YOW
18h 37m2 stops
C$ 4,119KLM
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Wed, 28 May - Thu, 12 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Ottawa to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Istanbul is March, where tickets cost C$ 1,326 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,876 and C$ 1,847 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Istanbul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Istanbul, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

C$ 496
Flight from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Ottawa to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Istanbul

  • Are airline lounges available at Istanbul Airport?

    Yes. At IST, there are various airline lounges in its facilities. One is iGA Lounge; you can gain entry to the lounge by buying iGA services at the departure level at IST. Across from the information desk, Counter M of the international lines transit region, and Counter D of the domestic lines transit region is where you can purchase iGA services. Additionally, you can gain admission into the lounge if you travel with the lounges contracted by airlines or if you have an iGA membership pass. Turkish Airlines Lounge On the international lines there’s the Turkish Airlines Lounge for regular travellers with cards and Skyteam Alliance business passengers. CIP Lounge in the domestic lines is another lounge for frequent travellers with an entrance card and business travellers.

  • What are the most popular layover cities for flights connecting to Istanbul from Ottawa?

    Unfortunately, when flying to Istanbul from Ottawa there are no non-stop flights. Flights to Istanbul from Ottawa are rather long consequently, will include at least two layover stops en route. Nonetheless, the route will involve single layover flights. Frankfurt, Milan, Paris, Montreal, Amsterdam, Toronto, Newark, Halifax, London, Warsaw, and Geneva are the route’s popular layover cities.

  • Are there animal relief areas at Ottawa/Macdonald Cartier International Airport?

    Yes. YOW welcomes service animals and pets throughout its facilities as well as provides animal relief areas to care for its furry passengers' bathroom breaks. That being the case YOW has several delegated animal relief areas open throughout the day on its premises past security. At YOW, past security on the United States Departure level and Canada/International Departure level close to Gate 18 are animal relief areas. Additionally, an outdoor animal relief area is situated across from the terminal building along the Parkade (P1) furnished with garbage containers and plastic bags.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Istanbul from Ottawa?

    Canadian citizens flying to Istanbul from Ottawa need to have a valid Canadian passport at least 6 months before expiration to enter Istanbul. Besides an official passport, Canadian citizens travelling to Istanbul are demanded to have a Turkey Electronic Travel Authority (Turkey eVisa). The eVisa will be in force for up to 90 days if you’ll need to extend the duration of your stay you should apply for a relevant Visa.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Istanbul was C$ 359 for a one-way ticket and C$ 812 for a round-trip.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Ottawa and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Istanbul

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is among the airports serving the metropolis of Istanbul. The Airport is the hub for Turkey’s national carrier, Turkish Airlines. The passenger airline offers flights from Ottawa to Istanbul.
  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is one of the main airports that work for the metropolitan area of Ottawa. YOW is a base for several passenger airlines, Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines, and Airlines. The airlines facilitate flights to Istanbul from Ottawa.
  • Don't fret if you're travelling with your kids; Istanbul Airport has children's areas that provide a play area with kid-friendly activities for the minor traveller. The Airport has five kids' play areas in front of gates A6, B3, D2, F7, and G6 on the passengers' departing floor in the International Terminal.
  • The flight to Istanbul from Ottawa is rather long. If you need to sidetrack yourself on the flight passenger airlines such as Pegasus Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT, and Air Canada provide complimentary entertainment like TV shows, music, or movies.
  • YOW passengers who need room to change before their flight to Istanbul the Airport has several adult changing rooms. At YOW, the changing rooms are located past security on level 2, on the United States hall, and Canada/International hall. Moreover, the changing rooms are accessible to persons with limited mobility.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Ottawa to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
LOTOverall score based on 1066 reviews
8.2Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.2Food
Airline reviews

It was was okay but the seat was stiff and hard to sit on it!!

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2025WAW - TLV
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It was was okay but the seat was stiff and hard to sit on it!!

Seats were so uncomfortable, my butt hurts so much, I wish they have more cushions,it really was horrible, Except that, Stewarts were polite food was decent

The 737 lacked business-class seating. It was basically economy plus but with the middle seats left unsold. There were no TV screens but good food and service.

Plane is super outdated, seats not that comfortable for business class. Lounge also out dated. They need to catch up to 2024. Don’t think I’d ever fly again.

Everything was good, flight was smooth and on time Like service

Boarding was impossible to navigate. Had mobility issues and a business class ticket, but still boarded almost at the end of the queue because there was absolutely no organization or assistance.

Aircraft was new. Food so so, especially vegetarian was very disappointing.

Very courteous staff. Abnoxious passenger in front of me who reclined her seat all the way without warning and without considering the person behind her. My flight ORD-WAW was so much more pleasant because of the courtesy of the passenger in front of me.

LOT told me on my first flight that I had missed boarding my second flight and told us to go to a service desk to reschedule. We then were told our flight was still boarding and that we had to run through the Warsaw airport to catch it which is just a long long runway airport. The workers at the airport were not helpful at all and you have to go through two passport checkpoints. I have asthma and was almost dead when I got on the plane and no one helped or gave us water or even acknowledged us. The flight was fine - the crew members are not friendly so it’s a very functional flight at best. Also my bag didn’t make it to my final destination.

LOT was very disorganized at Istanbul airport with no communication with travelers. Our flight was delayed over and hour and a half and there were no announcements, displays or anything about it. It almost left me missing my second flight!

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

The plane was old Only 3 bathrooms available for economy The entertainment was old and the selection was poor

Georgian Airways check in staff initially denied us, because they thought passengers required transit visas to transfer on connecting flights. This required 70 minutes for them to call multiple people to confirm how transfers worked. They did not apologize once accepting our check in. Onboard, the four hour flight gave stale bread with spam slices as lunch. The only included drinks were still or sparkling water.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

The seat 7A had no padding. I needed to sit on the provided pillow.

They lost my checked in luggage, why do I pay for my cargo not arriving at the same destination as me?

Overall good experience. The flight from Toronto to Denver does not have entertainment - movies to watch.

During the pre-departure safety briefing, the flight attendants rushed through the mandatory safety announcements in both official languages, making it difficult for passengers to clearly understand the instructions. Given the importance of these messages for passenger safety, this lack of clarity was concerning. Perhaps use a recoded message to alleviate this concern. Additionally, the flight attendants appeared to lack the professional attentiveness typically expected during a flight. Rather than focusing on timely and courteous service, they seemed more engaged in personal conversations than in addressing the needs of passengers. I hope this feedback is taken constructively and helps in maintaining the high standards of professionalism and care that travelers expect from a national carrier: AC.

They left on of my bags in Toronto and it took two days to get it.

The whole experience what excellent, from Anjou at the ticket counter to the attendants on the flight. Although it was an older plane, it was a very good flight. One of the best flights I have had on Air Canada!

Flight 3 hours late due to poor planning followed by a thunderstorm which happened after the scheduled departure time. Plane stuck on ground for 3 hours and flight connections missed without compensation resulting in new tickets needing to be bought.

Poor planning meant the plane was delayed an hour, then a thunder storm started and the ground staff couldn't work. Eventual arrival in Santiago was 3 hours late resulting in missed connections and the need to buy new tickets.

It was what it was. The crew were very supportive of my wife's inability to sit for long (without severe pain). I say the food was excellent because we bought sushi at Bento, pre flite. We did not complete the final leg (YVR to YYJ) as we were able to catch the last ferry to Swartz Bay. Thanks to Air Canada ( crew and network ) for the connections to/from SJO.

it was great only downfall was that the tvs weren't working but the rest was great specially the wifi

Unable to serve coffee on flight which I understand but inconvenient.

They delayed my flight from Toronto Pearson for one hour and Frankfurt to Abuja for 2HRS, So sad

The aircraft was old, there was no charging sockets, and the seats were narrow and uncomfortable even though I had exit row premium seats.

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

The service was really good. The breakfast food could’ve been better as I don’t eat sweets for breakfast and the only choice was a muffin. Overall, good experience though. Thank you.

There was more leg room than on the overseas flight, which was nice. Boarding was very well organized and the flight very comfortable.

The flight was delayed and I was stressing the whole time about whether I would make my next flight.

A major problem at the Frankfurt terminal. You see your connecting flight is on concourse A and you see signs for A, but when you start to walk out to A, only then do you find A is in another terminal which requires a bus ride, passport control and customs. If you sit around in the first terminal too long, you can miss your flight. We made ours.

Not enough time between connecting flights. We had to run through the Frankfurt airport and nearly missed our flight to the US. Extremely tight seating in Economy. No room and I'm not a large person. Please prevent any seats from reclining so my kneecaps are not destroyed again. Entertainment system touch screen did not recognize inputs. Seemed to be a problem for many. Crew were very nice and the food was not bad.

The flight crew did a good job, the main problem I had was in the layout of the pod itself. I know it does not matter but the connection for the head phones was not A- easy to find, B- very difficult to do based on the placement ( behind the right shoulder, very hard to reach, the type of plug on the frame vs the actual plug of the headphones), C due to the location and the way it connected, it did not allow me to use my own headphones, D- very low quality and very uncomfortable headphones, E- Surprisingly, very old selections of movies, for me, at least. I will still fly with Lufthansa as you deliver a very good product overall and I enjoy the quality of service, the ease and the prices. Thank you.

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