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$686+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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

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$981
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2512:05 pmCMH - IST
2 stops33h 05mDelta
Sat 11/15:55 pmIST - CMH
2 stops36h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/27$686
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/209:20 amCMH - IST
2 stops20h 45mAir Canada
Sat 10/119:20 pmIST - CMH
2 stops30h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$928
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 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 stops35h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$977
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:32 pmCMH - IST
2 stops18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/287:45 amIST - CMH
2 stops19h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$978
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/129:15 amCMH - SAW
2 stops43h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 9/288:05 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops33h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$987
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:59 amCMH - IST
2 stops42h 46mQatar Airways
Fri 10/178:05 pmIST - CMH
2 stops28h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,028
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/125:52 pmCMH - IST
1 stop13h 48mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/286:30 amIST - CMH
1 stop17h 17mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,372
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/65:08 pmCMH - IST
2 stops16h 12mKLM
Sun 8/104:20 amIST - CMH
2 stops19h 56mKLM
Deal found 4/28$1,523
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1912:45 pmCMH - SAW
3 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/29:25 amSAW - CMH
3 stops20h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,702
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:56 pmCMH - IST
2 stops15h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/286:10 amIST - CMH
2 stops39h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,010
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:45 amCMH - IST
2 stops46h 40mEmirates
Thu 10/162:10 amIST - CMH
2 stops27h 07mEmirates
Deal found 4/27$2,120
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/116:10 amCMH - IST
2 stops32h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/1712:10 amIST - CMH
3 stops30h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/28$2,672

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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 April 29, 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

Sat 10/25

12:05 pm-4:10 am

2 stops33h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 11/1

5:55 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops36h 21m

$686

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sun 7/20

9:20 am-1:05 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 10/11

9:20 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$928

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-8:25 pm

2 stops35h 05m

$977

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Fri 9/12

7:32 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 48m

Istanbul

Sun 9/28

7:45 am-8:38 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$978

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Fri 9/12

9:15 am-12:10 pm

2 stops43h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 9/28

8:05 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$987

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Mon 10/13

9:59 am-11:45 am

2 stops42h 46m

Istanbul

Fri 10/17

8:05 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops28h 01m

$1,028

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Fri 9/12

5:52 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 48m

Istanbul

Sun 9/28

6:30 am-4:47 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$1,372

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Wed 8/6

5:08 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops16h 12m

Istanbul

Sun 8/10

4:20 am-5:16 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$1,523

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Mon 5/19

12:45 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops18h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 6/2

9:25 am-10:51 pm

3 stops20h 26m

$1,702

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Fri 9/12

7:56 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops15h 59m

Istanbul

Sun 9/28

6:10 am-2:11 pm

2 stops39h 01m

$2,010

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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 April 25, 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 $1,423). 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 April 29, 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 April 29, 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
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
8,696 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($686), Air Canada ($928), and British Airways ($977) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Istanbul. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Istanbul for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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  • 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 $1,423). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$668Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$670Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$673Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$854Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,171Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,367Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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