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$249+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — IST
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Istanbul are usually found in November or September, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$683
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$249
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,311
From Charlotte Douglas to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:45 amCLT - IST
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/177:15 amIST - CLT
3 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$683
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:25 pmCLT - IST
2 stops15h 30mKLM
Fri 11/214:50 amIST - CLT
2 stops21h 32mKLM
Deal found 7/26$769
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/211:20 pmCLT - IST
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/126:30 amIST - CLT
2 stops41h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$846
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:15 pmCLT - IST
2 stops47h 10mAir Canada
Fri 11/218:50 amIST - CLT
2 stops20h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 7/26$848
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/218:20 pmCLT - IST
1 stop21h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 11/127:35 amIST - CLT
1 stop19h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$919
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/75:32 pmCLT - IST
2 stops26h 53mDelta
Fri 9/194:20 amIST - CLT
2 stops24h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/28$921
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/211:51 pmCLT - IST
2 stops19h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/127:35 amIST - CLT
1 stop19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$927

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Charlotte

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/10

5:45 am-7:05 pm

3 stops30h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 9/17

7:15 am-11:36 pm

3 stops23h 21m

$683

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/3

5:25 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 11/21

4:50 am-6:22 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$769

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/21

1:20 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 11/12

6:30 am-4:17 pm

2 stops41h 47m

$846

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/1

5:15 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops47h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 11/21

8:50 am-8:57 pm

2 stops20h 07m

$848

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/21

8:20 pm-1:05 am

1 stop21h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 11/12

7:35 am-7:05 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$919

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 9/7

5:32 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 53m

Istanbul

Thu 9/25

4:20 am-9:43 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$921

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/21

1:51 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops19h 39m

Istanbul

Wed 11/12

7:35 am-7:05 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$927

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/13

1:28 pm-3:50 am

3 stops55h 22m

$249

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 8 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CLT to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charlotte to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport, such as Delta, KLM, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,822 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlotte to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Charlotte to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Charlotte, you will be flying from Douglas, which is the city’s only airport. Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is located 5.7 mi from the center of Charlotte. There are 0 flights from Douglas to Istanbul per day from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, KLM ($769), United Airlines ($846), and Air Canada ($848) offers the cheapest pricing from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Charlotte to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Charlotte to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Charlotte to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Charlotte to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Charlotte to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Charlotte to Istanbul

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Charlotte to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$723Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$800Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$805Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$857Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$934Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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