Travelling from Istanbul to Ottawa: what you need to know
Istanbul is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Ottawa leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Disembark at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), the primary gateway of Ottawa.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Istanbul to Ottawa. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you hold a passport from Türkiye (Turkey), you'll need an embassy visa to visit Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Istanbul to Ottawa for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before flying.
Flying from Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Istanbul to Ottawa. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Ottawa or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Ottawa with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Ottawa include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 57 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Istanbul to Ottawa? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to the centre of Ottawa takes about 22 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Ottawa, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YND:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is roughly 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. After your flight from Istanbul to Ottawa, expect a drive time of approximately 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 43 minutes.
After your flight from Istanbul to Ottawa, tuck yourself in at a hotel near YOW. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Ottawa
Right now, $876 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Ottawa. The cheapest price for a return flight is $746. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Istanbul to Ottawa, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Istanbul to Ottawa.
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Best time to go to Ottawa
Before locking in your flights from Istanbul to Ottawa, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Ottawa offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
When booking your flight from Istanbul to Ottawa, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Ottawa sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
Start your Ottawa trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Ottawa, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Ottawa itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Gallery of Canada.
Complete your Ottawa trip with a car rental
Discover our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Istanbul to Ottawa. Whether you're looking for a compact ride, family sedan or something in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.