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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Istanbul from CA$597
There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Toronto or London, about 11h 20m door to door (81 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from CA$597.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 14m Cheapest in November Prices checked 14 days ago
Ottawa to Istanbul at a glance
Cheapest one-wayCA$597Porter Airlines · 2 stops · Sat 7 NovCheapest returnCA$1,374Mon 1 Feb – Sun 7 FebFastest journey12h 14mPorter Airlines · 2 stops
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or London
Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Istanbul
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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YOW Toronto (YYZ) IST
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Transat, Turkish Airlines
Tue20:15 YOW21:11 YYZ1h 04m connection22:15 YYZ14:35 ISTAir Canada + Turkish Airlines
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YOW London (LHR) IST
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: British Airways, Turkish Airlines
Sat21:15 YOW08:38 LHR2h 52m connection11:30 LHR16:51 ISTAir Canada + Turkish Airlines
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YOW Montreal (YUL) IST
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Fri15:45 YOW16:21 YUL4h 39m connection21:00 YUL12:29 ISTAir Canada + Turkish Airlines
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YOW Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sat17:30 YOW18:36 ORD3h 09m connection21:45 ORD15:49 ISTRepublic Airlines + Turkish Airlines
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YOW Boston (BOS) IST
Leg 1: Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Tue15:00 YOW16:13 BOS5h 47m connection22:00 BOS13:33 ISTPorter Airlines + Turkish Airlines
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.
Cheapest dates from Ottawa to Istanbul
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,844 km4,871 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 14mfastest found
- Time difference
- +8hIstanbul vs Ottawa
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- YOW → IST, SAW
Flights from Ottawa to Istanbul: questions answered
How much is a flight from Ottawa to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is CA$597 with 2 stops, departing in November. Return trips start from CA$1,374. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, London 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 Ottawa to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,844 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), London (LHR), Montreal (YUL) and Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Istanbul?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Ottawa.





