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Flights from Istanbul to Ottawa
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Ottawa. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Toronto, about 13h 51m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 20m
Istanbul to Ottawa at a glance
Fastest journey12h 20mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Toronto
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Ottawa
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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IST Paris (CDG) YOW
Leg 1: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air France
Mon08:15 IST10:30 CDG3h 15m connection13:45 CDG15:06 YOWTurkish Airlines + Air France
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IST Toronto (YYZ) YOW
Leg 1: Air Transat, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,844 km4,871 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 20mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -8hOttawa vs Istanbul
- Currency in Ottawa
- CAD
- Airports
- IST, SAW → YOW
Flights from Istanbul to Ottawa: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Ottawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Toronto and Montreal. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Ottawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,844 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Ottawa?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL) and Chicago (ORD). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Ottawa?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 8 hours behind Istanbul.





