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$556+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to Istanbul

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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — IST
Jan 24 — Jan 311
Sat 1/24
Sat 1/31
1 adult, Economy
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This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/3111:10 amCVG - IST
2 stops22h 55mLufthansa
Fri 2/136:30 amIST - CVG
2 stops19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/24$954
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/317:40 pmCVG - IST
2 stops14h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/106:30 amIST - CVG
2 stops43h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$973
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/312:54 pmCVG - IST
2 stops19h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/116:30 amIST - CVG
2 stops22h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$976
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Wed 12/3110:32 amCVG - IST
2 stops33h 18mDelta
Tue 1/135:55 pmIST - CVG
2 stops32h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/23$989
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/3111:10 amCVG - IST
2 stops22h 55mLufthansa
Sat 2/146:30 amIST - CVG
2 stops19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/24$990
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/307:15 pmCVG - IST
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Mon 1/125:55 pmIST - CVG
2 stops35h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/23$997
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Mon 12/295:45 pmCVG - IST
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Sat 2/146:30 amIST - CVG
2 stops19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/24$1,023
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/312:51 pmCVG - SAW
2 stops18h 34mKLM
Fri 2/1312:55 pmSAW - CVG
2 stops19h 01mKLM
Deal found 12/24$1,024
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Wed 12/313:00 pmCVG - IST
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Sun 1/115:55 pmIST - CVG
2 stops33h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/23$1,029
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/3011:00 amCVG - IST
2 stops21h 55mDelta
Sun 1/115:55 pmIST - CVG
2 stops36h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/23$1,030
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Wed 12/313:00 pmCVG - IST
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Thu 1/85:55 pmIST - CVG
2 stops36h 36mDelta
Deal found 12/23$1,079
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/3011:00 amCVG - IST
2 stops21h 55mDelta
Thu 1/85:55 pmIST - CVG
2 stops34h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/23$1,080

Find flight deals from Cincinnati to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 December 25, 2025.

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$556
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February

Average price

$1,047
From Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Istanbul
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati 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 December 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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Return

Price

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/22

12:05 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 1/29

2:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop36h 20m

$556

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/18

2:22 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 03m

Istanbul

Wed 2/25

7:35 am-6:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$557

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - SAW

CVGSAW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/18

5:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 2/25

9:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$609

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - SAW

CVGSAW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 1/22

4:21 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops17h 04m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 1/29

9:00 am-8:54 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$609

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/4

5:05 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops45h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 4/18

1:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops41h 04m

$649

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 3/21

6:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 4/4

5:50 am-4:22 pm

2 stops17h 32m

$687

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 2/28

7:15 pm-3:50 am

1 stop24h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 5/30

4:25 am-5:11 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$731

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 4/16

1:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 4/23

4:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$745

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 4/16

6:25 pm-3:30 am

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 4/23

4:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$841

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - SAW

CVGSAW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 2/28

9:23 am-9:05 pm

2 stops27h 42m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 5/30

10:00 am-10:58 pm

2 stops43h 58m

$1,470

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Best time to book a flight from Cincinnati to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Cincinnati with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to Istanbul

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cincinnati to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 33 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cincinnati to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Istanbul (average of $574). Flying from Cincinnati to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,003). 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 CVG to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati 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 December 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cincinnati to Istanbul in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cincinnati to Istanbul?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings 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 December 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Turkish Airlines, and Air Canada from Cincinnati to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,113 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,559 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,655 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,617 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Istanbul?

    Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG), located 8.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cincinnati to Istanbul. 8 airlines have flights from Cinci./N. Kentucky to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Istanbul?

    A quick flight from Cincinnati to Istanbul can take about 16h 25m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $609. The distance from Cincinnati to Istanbul is about 5522 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, KLM ($617), British Airways ($627), and Air France ($720) offers the cheapest pricing from Cincinnati to Istanbul. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to Istanbul (average of $574). Flying from Cincinnati to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,003). 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 Cincinnati to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati 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 December 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$617Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$627Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$720Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$721Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$818Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$846Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,169Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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