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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa International Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 606 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.606 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 606 €, select.
Istanbul.666 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 666 €, select.
Istanbul.670 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 670 €, select.
Istanbul.699 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Air Transat and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 699 €, select.
Istanbul.711 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with Air Transat and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 711 €, select.
Istanbul.736 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 736 €, select.
Istanbul.747 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Air Transat and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 747 €, select.
Istanbul.769 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 769 €, select.
Istanbul.779 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 779 €, select.
Istanbul.793 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with WestJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 793 €, select.
Istanbul.816 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 816 €, select.
Istanbul.823 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with WestJet and LOT.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 823 €, select.
Istanbul.826 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with WestJet and Air Europa.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Europa, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 826 €, select.
Istanbul.853 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with WestJet and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 853 €, select.
Istanbul.863 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with WestJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 863 €, select.
Istanbul.912 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 912 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from 711 €
Jun
from 606 €
Jul
from 793 €
Aug
from 779 €
Sep
from 670 €
Oct
from 948 €
Nov
from 965 €
Dec
from 1.025 €
Jan
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Feb
from 912 €
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Alternative Ottawa International to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Ottawa International to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

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30km from central Istanbul
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Ottawa to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
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Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa International to Istanbul is 606 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Ottawa International to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from 606 €.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Ottawa International to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Istanbul is usually June.
If you're flying from Ottawa International Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 606 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Istanbul on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ottawa International Airport and Istanbul. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3. The city is seven hours ahead of Ottawa, where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your YOW to Istanbul flight.

  • Travelling over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near YOW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Istanbul or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • 58.21% of flights that leave from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Istanbul

  • 274 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Istanbul flight. A return plane ticket starts at 606 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from YOW to Istanbul. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you have flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Istanbul ticket.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YOW to Istanbul by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Istanbul by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The distance from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It takes around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near IST:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and find adventure across Istanbul and beyond.

  • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from YOW to Istanbul.

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • Central Istanbul is located around 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Once your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • After stepping off your YOW to Istanbul flight, settle in at a hotel close to SAW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at SAW will save you money.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • Plan your trip to Istanbul in peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Istanbul in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Istanbul, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are must-visits when exploring Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Ottawa to Istanbul

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