Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Ottawa and Istanbul Airport?

Toronto (YYZ) was the most common stop: 78% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

Turkish Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from Ottawa according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 1,264.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport?

Flights connecting via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 10m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport?

London (LHR) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 30m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 526 Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport in 2026

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7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

29h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Gatwick

8:10 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

35h 15m2 stops London Gatwick Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,013Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

20h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Gatwick

8:05 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

23h 35m1 stop London Gatwick

C$ 1,020Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

12:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

21h 45m2 stops Halifax Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:40 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

33h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Halifax Intl

C$ 1,195Air Canada

Sun, 11 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

12:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

21h 45m2 stops Halifax Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:40 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

33h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Halifax Intl

C$ 1,273Air Canada

Sun, 11 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

12:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

21h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Warsaw Frederic Chopin

3:00 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

16h 55m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,328LOT

Sat, 17 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

8:55 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

34h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:45 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

15h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,442Air Transat

Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

8:55 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

34h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:45 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

15h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,442Air Transat

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

4:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

17h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Warsaw Frederic Chopin

3:00 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

18h 40m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,526LOT

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 27 Feb

3:10 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

14h 15m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

3:45 p.m. - 10:32 p.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

14h 47m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 2,051Turkish Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 1 Mar

9:05 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

20h 20m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

3:15 p.m. - 9:39 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

25h 24m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 2,425Turkish Airlines

Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

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6:25 p.m. - 9:35 a.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

32h 10m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Rome Fiumicino Luqa Malta Intl

4:25 a.m. - 12:25 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

27h 00m3 stops Belgrade Nikola Tesla Amsterdam Schiphol Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,782Multiple Airlines

Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug

8:05 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

20h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Warsaw Frederic Chopin

5:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

58h 45m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,848LOT

Mon, 10 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

8:05 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

20h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Warsaw Frederic Chopin

1:55 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

17h 25m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,930Multiple Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug

8:05 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

20h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Warsaw Frederic Chopin

5:30 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

30h 40m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,933LOT

Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug

6:25 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

21h 35m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Edinburgh Turnhouse Duesseldorf Intl

7:15 a.m. - 12:20 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

24h 05m2 stops Edinburgh Turnhouse Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,944Multiple Airlines

Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

17h 45m2 stops Halifax Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:50 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

23h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 2,093Air Canada

Thu, 6 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

17h 45m2 stops Halifax Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:40 a.m. - 8:44 p.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

22h 04m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 2,093Air Canada

Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

9:30 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

31h 55m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

3:00 p.m. - 5:54 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

21h 54m1 stop Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,822Turkish Airlines

Sat, 8 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug

8:40 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

22h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:45 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

15h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 3,541Air Transat

Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug

8:40 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.YOW Ottawa-IST Istanbul

22h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:45 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.IST Istanbul-YOW Ottawa

15h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 3,541Air Transat

Thu, 6 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

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British Airways flights from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport

Our best British Airways deals on Ottawa to Istanbul Airport flight tickets

British Airways

17 Oct

YOW8:40 a.m.Ottawa

33h 15m

2 stops

IST12:55 a.m.Istanbul

5 Nov

IST7:35 a.m.Istanbul

42h 23m

2 stops

YOW5:58 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,286

British Airways

13 Sep

YOW8:40 a.m.Ottawa

32h 45m

2 stops

IST12:25 a.m.Istanbul

25 Feb

IST6:40 p.m.Istanbul

55h 18m

2 stops

YOW5:58 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,300

LOT flights from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport

Our best LOT deals on Ottawa to Istanbul Airport flight tickets

LOT

10 Aug

YOW8:05 p.m.Ottawa

20h 45m

2 stops

IST11:50 p.m.Istanbul

18 Aug

IST5:30 p.m.Istanbul

58h 45m

2 stops

YOW9:15 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,848

LOT

8 Aug

YOW8:05 p.m.Ottawa

20h 45m

2 stops

IST11:50 p.m.Istanbul

29 Aug

IST5:30 p.m.Istanbul

30h 40m

2 stops

YOW5:10 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,933

LOT

6 Aug

YOW8:05 p.m.Ottawa

20h 45m

2 stops

IST11:50 p.m.Istanbul

18 Aug

IST5:30 p.m.Istanbul

38h 15m

2 stops

YOW12:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 1,985

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OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Mon 14/9

7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

2 stops29h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 25/9

8:10 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops35h 15m

C$ 1,013

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Mon 21/9

4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

2 stops20h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 26/9

8:05 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop23h 35m

C$ 1,020

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Sun 11/10

12:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops21h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 15/10

5:40 a.m.-8:25 a.m.

2 stops33h 45m

C$ 1,195

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Sun 11/10

12:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops21h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 15/10

5:40 a.m.-8:25 a.m.

2 stops33h 45m

C$ 1,273

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Sat 17/10

12:00 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops21h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 5/11

3:00 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops16h 55m

C$ 1,328

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Fri 9/10

8:55 p.m.-1:55 p.m.

1 stop34h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 16/10

3:45 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop15h 40m

C$ 1,442

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Wed 30/9

8:55 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

1 stop34h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 7/10

3:45 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop15h 40m

C$ 1,442

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Sat 12/9

4:00 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops17h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 27/2

3:00 p.m.-1:40 a.m.

2 stops18h 40m

C$ 1,526

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OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Sun 13/9

3:10 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop14h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 1/3

3:45 p.m.-10:32 p.m.

1 stop14h 47m

C$ 2,051

OttawaIstanbul

YOW Ottawa - IST Istanbul

YOWIST

Ottawa

Sun 16/8

9:05 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop20h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 30/8

3:15 p.m.-9:39 a.m.

1 stop25h 24m

C$ 2,425

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Ottawa and Istanbul Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from C$ 1,451 to C$ 1,830.
The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 1,013.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,131. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Istanbul Airport from Ottawa during March instead. Flights to Istanbul Airport in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around C$ 1,169.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Ottawa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around C$ 1,432 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Ottawa for as low as C$ 424 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Ottawa to Istanbul Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ottawa to Istanbul Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time	15h 35m
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The fastest flight from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport takes 15h 35m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport

How far is Ottawa to Istanbul by plane?
A flight from Ottawa to Istanbul will travel around 7803.3 km. 15h 35m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport?
Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Ottawa Airport to Istanbul Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Ottawa to Istanbul Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Ottawa and Istanbul Airport, the leading airline is Air Canada, making up 57% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Air Transat with 18%, Lufthansa with 15%, and LOT with 6%.

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Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 779	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 572 reviews	Search Air Transat flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom C$ 907	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,176 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,088	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,428 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
LOT	PriceFrom C$ 1,162	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,212 reviews	Search LOT flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 1,558	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,466 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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