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$616+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — IST
May 26 — Jun 21
Mon 5/26
Mon 6/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Istanbul are usually found in November or February, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 May 21, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$731
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,175
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 21, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/269:30 amCMH - IST
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/56:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops22h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$616
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Tue 12/305:55 pmCMH - IST
2 stops26h 15mDelta
Sat 1/105:10 amIST - CMH
2 stops25h 07mDelta
Deal found 5/20$683
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Wed 11/2611:05 amCMH - IST
3 stops23h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/56:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops23h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$764
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/37:58 pmCMH - IST
2 stops21h 27mBritish Airways
Tue 8/127:55 pmIST - CMH
2 stops28h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/20$767
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/219:20 amCMH - IST
2 stops26h 45mAir Canada
Mon 8/259:20 pmIST - CMH
2 stops30h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 5/20$913
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:52 pmCMH - IST
1 stop13h 48mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/256:45 pmIST - CMH
1 stop29h 03mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,368
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/247:00 amCMH - IST
2 stops45h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 5/268:05 pmIST - CMH
2 stops28h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/20$1,608
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:30 amCMH - IST
2 stops56h 05mEmirates
Thu 7/172:10 amIST - CMH
2 stops26h 58mEmirates
Deal found 5/20$2,120
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:00 amCMH - IST
3 stops39h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/158:00 amIST - CMH
3 stops37h 14mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/19$2,841

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Price

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Mon 8/18

6:45 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 9/18

4:20 am-10:29 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$731

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sun 8/3

7:58 pm-12:25 am

2 stops21h 27m

Istanbul

Tue 8/12

7:55 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$767

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sat 10/11

7:32 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops42h 48m

Istanbul

Sat 10/18

6:45 pm-3:33 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$829

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Thu 8/21

9:20 am-7:05 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 8/25

9:20 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$913

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Thu 7/3

3:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops15h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 7/16

2:00 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$1,241

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Thu 8/21

5:52 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 48m

Istanbul

Mon 8/25

6:45 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop29h 03m

$1,368

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Wed 7/9

6:30 am-9:35 pm

2 stops56h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 7/17

2:10 am-10:08 pm

2 stops26h 58m

$2,120

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Thu 7/3

6:00 am-4:45 am

3 stops39h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 7/15

8:00 am-2:14 pm

3 stops37h 14m

$2,841

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Deals found on 5/20

Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Istanbul in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on May 16, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 83 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 Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,399). 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 CMH to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 May 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon 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.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 May 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and Qatar Airways from Columbus to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,240 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,240 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,240 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,240 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,576 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,240 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,745 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,240 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,810 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,240 reviews

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($731), British Airways ($767), and Air Canada ($1,034) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport. Users have found that Delta is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,399). 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 8 airlines flying from Columbus to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 May 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$635Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$668Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$669Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$854Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,171Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,367Average$1,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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