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C$ 717 Find cheap flights from Ottawa to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Istanbul departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Istanbul (YOW-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:20 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YOW-IST
20h 45m2 stops
6:45 a.m. - 8:41 a.m.IST-YOW
32h 56m2 stops
C$ 1,539Air Canada
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Mon, 10 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
8:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.YOW-IST
37h 45m2 stops
5:35 p.m. - 8:12 p.m.IST-YOW
33h 37m2 stops
C$ 1,583LOT
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
8:10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.YOW-IST
20h 35m2 stops
7:10 a.m. - 4:32 p.m.IST-YOW
16h 22m2 stops
C$ 1,605
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Fri, 17 May - Fri, 14 Jun
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.YOW-IST
23h 00m2 stops
6:45 a.m. - 8:42 a.m.IST-YOW
32h 57m2 stops
C$ 1,625Air Canada
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May
3:30 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.YOW-IST
14h 35m2 stops
6:10 a.m. - 7:01 p.m.IST-YOW
19h 51m2 stops
C$ 1,829Lufthansa
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Mon, 10 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.YOW-IST
22h 00m2 stops
5:55 p.m. - 7:02 p.m.IST-YOW
32h 07m2 stops
C$ 1,837Lufthansa
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Sun, 19 May - Sun, 2 Jun
5:55 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.YOW-SAW
32h 20m2 stops
2:05 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.SAW-YOW
30h 50m2 stops
C$ 2,073Emirates
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Thu, 12 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep
12:00 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.YOW-IST
43h 25m2 stops
2:10 a.m. - 1:57 p.m.IST-YOW
42h 47m2 stops
C$ 2,461Emirates
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Fri, 17 May - Thu, 13 Jun
5:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.YOW-IST
16h 30m1 stop
6:45 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.IST-YOW
15h 05m1 stop
C$ 2,687Air France
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Mon, 10 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
5:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.YOW-IST
16h 30m1 stop
6:45 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.IST-YOW
15h 05m1 stop
C$ 3,724Air France
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun

Flights from Ottawa to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Ottawa to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Ottawa, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Tuesdays for better 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 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 February, where tickets cost C$ 1,448 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,998 and C$ 1,878 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Istanbul, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

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Cheapest flight

C$ 717
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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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$ 524 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,125 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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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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Ottawa to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/9Wed
2 stops
24h 50mYOW-IST
C$ 717
4/9Wed
3 stops
29h 35mYOW-IST
C$ 721
30/5Thu
3 stops
38h 15mYOW-SAW
C$ 800
30/5Thu
2 stops
40h 35mYOW-SAW
C$ 856
30/5Thu
1 stop
16h 55mYOW-SAW
C$ 1,342
17/7Wed
2 stops
20h 20mYOW-SAW
C$ 1,380
4/9Wed
1 stop
23h 20mYOW-IST
C$ 1,553

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