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
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$2,016 (US$1,414) 23 Dec – 27 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
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).
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 24 Nov | C$1,693 (US$1,188) | WestJet | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 24 Dec | C$2,268 (US$1,591) | Air Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Dec – 26 Dec | C$2,118 (US$1,486) | KLM | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 27 Dec | C$2,016 (US$1,414) | Air Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from C$1,693 (US$1,188).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Canada, WestJet, KLM.
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
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
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).
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov | C$965 (US$677) | Jet Aviation Business | Gatineau Airport (YND) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Jan 2027 | C$740 (US$519) | WestJet | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found today | Open this trip |
| 4 Jun 2027 | C$751 (US$527) | WestJet | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 3 stops | found today | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$740 (US$519).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: WestJet, Jet Aviation Business.
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.
Today's prices for 23 Dec – 27 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 20 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | C$830 (US$582) | C$737 (US$517) | +39% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | C$597 (US$419) | C$597 (US$419) | Cheapest seen | 15 |
| 30–59 days | C$765 (US$537) | C$693 (US$486) | +28% | 21 |
| 60–89 days | C$1,032 (US$724) | C$927 (US$650) | +73% | 22 |
| 180+ days | C$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
