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$397+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — IST
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 (C01) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$594
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$397
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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November

Average price

$1,423
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/84:15 pmCMH - IST
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/56:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$594
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/1210:33 amCMH - IST
2 stops19h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/212:00 pmIST - CMH
2 stops40h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$655
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/85:30 pmCMH - IST
2 stops26h 55mDelta
Thu 10/234:20 amIST - CMH
2 stops20h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/10$733
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 10/241:24 pmCMH - IST
2 stops27h 56mBritish Airways
Fri 10/312:55 pmIST - CMH
2 stops35h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$764
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 10/134:15 pmCMH - IST
2 stops19h 50mAir Canada
Sat 10/257:15 amIST - CMH
2 stops20h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$810
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/102:50 pmCMH - IST
2 stops23h 30mLufthansa
Mon 10/277:00 pmIST - CMH
2 stops32h 39mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$833
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 10/116:51 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops35h 59mBritish Airways
Sat 10/184:20 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops31h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$852
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/67:00 amCMH - SAW
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/191:35 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops46h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,270
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Mon 11/36:33 amCMH - SAW
2 stops21h 37mQatar Airways
Mon 11/101:40 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops36h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,364
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:52 pmCMH - IST
1 stop17h 13mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/186:30 amIST - CMH
1 stop17h 18mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,372
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/212:33 pmCMH - IST
2 stops34h 47mQatar Airways
Sun 7/69:50 amIST - CMH
2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,626
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/305:08 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops16h 57mKLM
Wed 7/98:50 amSAW - CMH
2 stops19h 52mKLM
Deal found 6/10$1,765

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Istanbul that are best for you.

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ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Mon 9/8

4:15 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 12/5

6:30 am-11:33 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$594

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 8/12

10:33 am-1:05 pm

2 stops19h 32m

Istanbul

Thu 8/21

2:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops40h 44m

$655

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Wed 10/8

5:30 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 10/23

4:20 am-5:59 pm

2 stops20h 39m

$733

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Fri 10/24

1:24 pm-12:20 am

2 stops27h 56m

Istanbul

Fri 10/31

2:55 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops35h 33m

$764

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Mon 10/13

4:15 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 10/25

7:15 am-8:38 pm

2 stops20h 23m

$810

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Fri 10/10

2:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 10/27

7:00 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$833

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Sat 10/11

6:51 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops35h 59m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/18

4:20 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$852

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Sun 7/6

7:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops46h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 7/19

1:35 pm-5:11 am

2 stops46h 36m

$1,270

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Mon 11/3

6:33 am-12:10 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 11/10

1:40 pm-6:27 pm

2 stops36h 47m

$1,364

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sat 10/11

5:52 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 13m

Istanbul

Sat 10/18

6:30 am-4:48 pm

1 stop17h 18m

$1,372

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Columbus to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Istanbul 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 to Istanbul?

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 to Istanbul 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 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 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, 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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Columbus to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
7,946 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
8,790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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 to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($655), Delta ($733), and British Airways ($764) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Istanbul. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Istanbul for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $512. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and KLM, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus to Istanbul for a low price.

  • 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 to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Columbus to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$634Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$668Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$669Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$854Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,146FlexibilityNo 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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