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$262+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Istanbul

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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — IST
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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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 (TR5). 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$668
(KLM)

One-way from

$262
(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 30, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/311:27 pmCLT - IST
2 stops19h 53mKLM
Wed 10/156:10 amIST - CLT
2 stops18h 58mKLM
Deal found 7/30$644
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/236:07 pmCLT - SAW
2 stops16h 03mKLM
Tue 10/148:45 amSAW - CLT
2 stops18h 36mKLM
Deal found 7/30$668
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/69:10 amCLT - IST
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/147:50 amIST - CLT
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$740
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/196:40 pmCLT - SAW
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/269:45 amSAW - CLT
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$888
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/73:15 pmCLT - IST
2 stops24h 25mAir Canada
Thu 10/237:15 amIST - CLT
2 stops21h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$892
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/2111:35 pmCLT - IST
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 11/127:35 amIST - CLT
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$919
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/711:35 pmCLT - SAW
1 stop32h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 10/164:10 pmSAW - CLT
1 stop33h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$921
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/284:22 pmCLT - SAW
2 stops36h 48mQatar Airways
Thu 9/41:35 pmSAW - CLT
2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,326

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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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Charlotte

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 8/31

1:27 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops19h 53m

Istanbul

Wed 10/15

6:10 am-6:08 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$644

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - SAW

CLTSAW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 9/23

6:07 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops16h 03m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 10/14

8:45 am-8:21 pm

2 stops18h 36m

$668

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/6

9:10 am-12:05 am

2 stops31h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 9/14

7:50 am-8:05 am

2 stops31h 15m

$740

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - SAW

CLTSAW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 8/19

6:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 8/26

9:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$888

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/7

3:15 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 10/23

7:15 am-9:22 pm

2 stops21h 07m

$892

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/21

11:35 pm-1:05 am

1 stop18h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 11/12

7:35 am-4:05 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$919

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - SAW

CLTSAW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/7

11:35 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 10/16

4:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$921

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - SAW

CLTSAW

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 8/28

4:22 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops36h 48m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 9/4

1:35 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$1,326

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 9/21

9:32 pm-3:50 am

2 stops47h 18m

$262

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - SAW

CLTSAW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 9/2

9:10 am-6:45 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$289

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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

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

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.

The price you pay for your flight from Charlotte to Istanbul may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 8 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Charlotte to Istanbul 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 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Charlotte to Istanbul 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?

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 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 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Charlotte to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,607 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,837 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,217 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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?

    Most people fly from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) if they book a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul. On average, Douglas has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 6 airlines. Charlotte Douglas is conveniently located just 5.7 mi from Charlotte’s city center.

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

    Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul, with prices starting at $668. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $846 and $892, respectively. KLM is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Charlotte to Istanbul 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 30, 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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