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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Istanbul from C$740 YND, YOW → IST, SAW

Gatineau Airport (YND), Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is C$2,016 (US$1,414) with Air Canada, 23 Dec – 27 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is C$740 (US$519) with WestJet, 20 Jan 2027, found today.

Cheapest one-way found recently
C$740 (US$519), found today
Cheapest return found recently
C$2,016 (US$1,414), 23 Dec to 27 Dec
Usual return price
C$1,935 (US$1,358) to C$2,156 (US$1,512)
Cheapest month to fly
November 2026, return fares from C$1,693 (US$1,188) found in the last 7 days

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually C$1,935 (US$1,358) to C$2,156 (US$1,512).

Cheapest return found recently

C$2,016 (US$1,414)

23 Dec – 27 Dec · Air Canada

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 7:50 p.m. · Return leaves 7:05 p.m. · 64 h 47 min of travel, both ways together

out 2 stops, back 2 stops

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop return

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently C$2,016 (US$1,414) 23 Dec – 27 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age C$1,693 (US$1,188) 20 Nov – 24 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was C$1,383 (US$970) to C$2,247 (US$1,576).

C$2,016 (US$1,414), the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of C$1,383 (US$970) to C$2,247 (US$1,576).

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 20 Nov to 23 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold 4-night return fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 23 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

4 fares on 4 departure dates

20 Nov – 24 Nov: C$1,693 (US$1,188), found 4 days ago20 Dec – 24 Dec: C$2,268 (US$1,591), found 4 days ago22 Dec – 26 Dec: C$2,118 (US$1,486), found yesterday23 Dec – 27 Dec: C$2,016 (US$1,414), found yesterdayNovDec
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
20 Nov – 24 NovC$1,693 (US$1,188)WestJetOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Dec – 24 DecC$2,268 (US$1,591)Air CanadaOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Dec – 26 DecC$2,118 (US$1,486)KLMOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
23 Dec – 27 DecC$2,016 (US$1,414)Air CanadaOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from C$1,693 (US$1,188).

November 2026From C$1,693 (US$1,188)Cheapest seen1 departure date20 Nov – 24 Nov · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From C$2,016 (US$1,414)3 departure dates23 Dec – 27 Dec · found yesterdaySee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually C$746 (US$523) to C$858 (US$602).

Cheapest one-way found recently

C$740 (US$519)

20 Jan 2027 · WestJet

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 5:30 a.m. · 30 h trip

3 stops

found today

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently C$740 (US$519) 20 Jan 2027found todayOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was C$597 (US$419) to C$1,046 (US$734).

C$740 (US$519), the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of C$597 (US$419) to C$1,046 (US$734).

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 19 Nov to 4 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

19 Nov: C$965 (US$677), found 3 days ago20 Jan 2027: C$740 (US$519), found today4 Jun 2027: C$751 (US$527), found todayNovJanJun
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
19 NovC$965 (US$677)Jet Aviation BusinessGatineau Airport (YND) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
20 Jan 2027C$740 (US$519)WestJetOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)3 stopsfound todayOpen this trip
4 Jun 2027C$751 (US$527)WestJetOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)3 stopsfound todayOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$740 (US$519).

November 2026From C$965 (US$677)1 departure date19 Nov · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From C$740 (US$519)Cheapest seen1 departure date20 Jan 2027 · found todayOpen this trip
June 2027From C$751 (US$527)1 departure date4 Jun 2027 · found todayOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Ottawa to Istanbul

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Ottawa to Istanbul?

Return

Not enough history yet: in 43 days of return prices, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (45 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 daysC$830 (US$582)C$737 (US$517)+39%9
14–29 daysC$597 (US$419)C$597 (US$419)Cheapest seen15
30–59 daysC$765 (US$537)C$693 (US$486)+28%21
60–89 daysC$1,032 (US$724)C$927 (US$650)+73%22
180+ daysC$770 (US$540)C$659 (US$462)+29%16

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Dec – 27 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Ottawa to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is C$2,016 (US$1,414) with Air Canada, 23 Dec to 27 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is C$1,693 (US$1,188) with WestJet, 20 Nov to 24 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually C$1,935 (US$1,358) to C$2,156 (US$1,512).

How much is a one-way flight from Ottawa to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is C$740 (US$519) with WestJet, 20 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually C$746 (US$523) to C$858 (US$602).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Istanbul?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from C$1,693 (US$1,188), 20 Nov to 24 Nov, found 4 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from C$740 (US$519), 20 Jan 2027, found today.

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

In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with WestJet on 20 Jan 2027, takes 30 h with 3 stops.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Istanbul?

Between 20 Nov and 23 Dec, Air Canada has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, WestJet on 1 and KLM on 1. Between 19 Nov and 4 Jun 2027, WestJet has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Jet Aviation Business on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Canadian dollars at the Bank of Canada rate of 2026-11-12, US dollars in brackets. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work