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Today’s best flight deals from Ottawa to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Ottawa to Istanbul

October 3 - October 15

Cheapest
Best

YOW - Istanbul

$1,040

$726

Round trip

September 8 - September 16

YOW - Istanbul

$917

$745

Round trip

September 9 - September 24

YOW - Istanbul

$905

$767

Round trip

September 8 - September 24

YOW - Istanbul

$907

$769

Round trip

September 8 - September 23

YOW - Istanbul

$905

$776

Round trip

September 13 - September 22

YOW - Istanbul

$1,012

$782

Round trip

September 7 - September 24

YOW - Istanbul

$904

$789

Round trip

September 11 - September 24

YOW - Istanbul

$906

$791

Round trip

September 2 - September 11

Earliest

YOW - Istanbul

$998

$793

Round trip

September 11 - September 21

YOW - Istanbul

$1,008

$805

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Istanbul

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Ottawa to Istanbul, the data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $646. This is closely followed by February, where the median fare is $647, and July, with a median of $648. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.
Fares for flights from Ottawa to Istanbul typically range from $611–$950, with a median of $701. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 37% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that favorable deals are available. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.
When flying from Ottawa to Istanbul, most itineraries connect at least once, as direct flights from Ottawa to Istanbul are not available. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect at least two stops on your journey.
A typical journey from Ottawa to Istanbul, including connections, takes approximately 24h 35m. This duration reflects the need for connecting flights and layovers, which are common for this long-haul route. The total distance covered on this route is 7814 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Istanbul

Regular price: $888 - $1,685

Prices for flights from Ottawa to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $888 and $1685. The current lowest deal is $726 with Air Transat, for travel from Oct 3 to Oct 15.

now $726

Low $888

High $1,685

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Istanbul

Flights from YOW to IST are cheapest in January, with a median price of $646. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of $1119. Prices are generally lower from January to July.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $646

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,119

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Direct flights from Ottawa to Istanbul

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WestJet

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Wizz Air UK

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Istanbul

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Istanbul

Air Transat

Ottawa (YOW) - Istanbul (SAW)

Air Transat

$1,104

$889

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Istanbul

WestJet

Ottawa (YOW) - Istanbul (SAW)

WestJet

$1,094

$932

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Istanbul

Air Transat

Ottawa (YOW) - Istanbul (SAW)

Air Transat

$994

$930

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Istanbul

Air Transat

Ottawa (YOW) - Istanbul (SAW)

Air Transat

$989

$947

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Istanbul

Air TransatAir Transat

Ottawa (YOW) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat, Wizz Air UK

$1,198

$1,019

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Istanbul

Air TransatAir Transat

Ottawa (YOW) - Istanbul (IST)

Air Transat, Wizz Air UK

$1,091

$1,028

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ottawa to Istanbul

12 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 15

$1,040  →  $726

30%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$1,120  →  $841

25%

7 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 24

$1,189  →  $930

22%

5 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 27

$1,062  →  $823

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Istanbul

Ottawa - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Ottawa to Istanbul are near the typical level of $701.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $646.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 24h 35m

The typical flight duration from Ottawa to Istanbul is 24 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Transat offers a recent deal

Air Transat recently offered a deal for $726 from October 3 to October 15.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Ottawa to Istanbul are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Fly from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International for flights to Istanbul, offering a convenient departure point.

📍 ~10 km from Ottawa city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$726

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Ottawa to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$726

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International provides an alternative arrival point for flights from Ottawa to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$810

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Consider Esenboğa International as an alternative for its extensive flight network, despite the significant distance.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$964

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes offers a strong alternative with extensive European connections and high reliability.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic flight)

💸 Flights from ~$818

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest alternative, accessible by road from Istanbul.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~$1133

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir provides proximity to Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry services.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (reachable via Osmangazi Bridge or ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$1164

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

Burgas is the closest international airport outside Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$779

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Jun 20

Istanbul, Turkey

93% AI deal score

$8,982

$4,657

Save $4,325

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$6,731

$3,771

Save $2,960

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$7,985

$4,566

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$8,013

$4,573

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$8,017

$4,573

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Jun 21

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$8,976

$4,794

Save $4,182

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Jun 22

Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$9,101

$5,078

Save $4,023

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Sep 14

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$6,741

$3,516

Save $3,225

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Sep 14

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$6,741

$3,672

Save $3,069

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$6,741

$3,682

Save $3,059

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Jul 08

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$6,585

$4,050

Save $2,535

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Sep 15

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$6,698

$4,293

Save $2,405

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Sep 14

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$2,798

$2,002

Save $796

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Sep 13

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$2,798

$2,003

Save $795

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Oct 20

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$2,834

$2,055

Save $779

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Oct 01

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$6,276

$4,224

Save $2,052

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Jul 10

Istanbul, Turkey

90% AI deal score

$6,986

$4,574

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Jul 10

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$6,785

$4,566

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Jul 01

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$6,746

$4,566

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Jul 10

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$6,878

$4,574

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Jul 01

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$6,757

$4,574

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Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$6,751

$4,574

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Sep 29

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$6,992

$4,906

Save $2,086

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Aug 15

Istanbul, Turkey

89% AI deal score

$2,561

$2,031

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Jul 03

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$6,646

$4,566

Save $2,080

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Jul 03

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$6,480

$4,567

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Jul 01

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$6,568

$4,567

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Jul 03

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$6,682

$4,573

Save $2,109

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Jul 03

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$6,690

$4,573

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Jul 03

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$6,480

$4,573

Save $1,907

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Jul 03

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$6,460

$4,573

Save $1,887

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Jul 01

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$6,589

$4,574

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Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$6,480

$4,574

Save $1,906

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Aug 26

Istanbul, Turkey

88% AI deal score

$2,572

$2,116

Save $456

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Jul 10

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$6,380

$4,567

Save $1,813

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Jul 10

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$6,380

$4,574

Save $1,806

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Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$6,380

$4,574

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Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$6,380

$4,574

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Jul 10

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$6,458

$4,574

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Aug 31

Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$2,579

$2,149

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Istanbul, Turkey

87% AI deal score

$2,565

$2,149

Save $416

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Istanbul, Turkey

83% AI deal score

$2,561

$2,160

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Nov 17

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$6,247

$4,985

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Nov 17

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$6,212

$4,987

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Sep 29

Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$7,004

$5,749

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Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$9,004

$6,748

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Istanbul, Turkey

82% AI deal score

$2,561

$2,164

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Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$2,564

$2,234

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Jul 14

Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$2,813

$2,476

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Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$2,810

$2,476

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Istanbul, Turkey

81% AI deal score

$2,750

$2,487

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Sep 21

Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$6,845

$6,005

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Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$2,566

$2,321

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Istanbul, Turkey

80% AI deal score

$2,810

$2,487

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Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$7,849

$5,742

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Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$6,227

$5,743

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79% AI deal score

$6,251

$5,757

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$7,007

$6,380

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$2,365

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$2,369

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$2,533

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$2,796

$2,539

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79% AI deal score

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$2,539

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79% AI deal score

$2,816

$2,583

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$2,811

$2,583

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79% AI deal score

$2,821

$2,583

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Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$2,820

$2,583

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Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$6,849

$6,476

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Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$2,575

$2,415

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Istanbul, Turkey

78% AI deal score

$2,575

$2,441

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78% AI deal score

$2,802

$2,583

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78% AI deal score

$2,807

$2,594

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78% AI deal score

$2,788

$2,600

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77% AI deal score

$2,574

$2,476

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$2,797

$2,684

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$2,556

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$2,560

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76% AI deal score

$2,562

$2,512

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76% AI deal score

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$2,686

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75% AI deal score

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75% AI deal score

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$2,543

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75% AI deal score

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75% AI deal score

$2,655

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Sep 27

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73% AI deal score

$7,554

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72% AI deal score

$7,214

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71% AI deal score

$4,078

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69% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, may lead to better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less common. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer more flight options or different price points. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings could make it worthwhile. Always consider the total cost and convenience when choosing.