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$342+ 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — IST
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$630
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$342
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$946
From Columbus to Istanbul
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/113:05 pmCMH - IST
2 stops23h 40mLufthansa
Fri 12/56:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops19h 37mLufthansa
Deal found 9/13$630
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/296:30 pmCMH - IST
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Tue 11/44:50 amIST - CMH
2 stops24h 56mDelta
Deal found 9/14$637
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/292:20 pmCMH - IST
2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/56:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops25h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$639
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/119:30 amCMH - IST
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/58:50 amIST - CMH
3 stops22h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$641
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/291:01 pmCMH - IST
2 stops21h 24mBritish Airways
Wed 11/56:45 pmIST - CMH
2 stops33h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/13$644
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/95:00 pmCMH - IST
2 stops26h 50mDelta
Wed 12/244:50 amIST - CMH
2 stops27h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/15$650
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/113:05 pmCMH - IST
2 stops23h 40mLufthansa
Sun 12/76:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops20h 33mLufthansa
Deal found 9/14$678
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/119:30 amCMH - IST
2 stops24h 15mAir Canada
Fri 12/58:50 amIST - CMH
3 stops22h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$721
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/134:03 pmCMH - IST
2 stops20h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/218:20 amIST - CMH
2 stops19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$740
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 11/19:30 amCMH - IST
2 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Sat 11/159:25 pmIST - CMH
2 stops31h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 9/13$743
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 12/131:33 pmCMH - IST
2 stops27h 37mBritish Airways
Sun 12/218:20 amIST - CMH
2 stops20h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/13$768
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/116:39 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops18h 41mKLM
Fri 12/59:00 amSAW - CMH
2 stops21h 55mKLM
Deal found 9/15$784

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Price

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 11/11

2:20 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 12/5

6:30 am-8:50 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$630

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 12/9

3:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 12/25

6:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$630

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Wed 10/29

6:30 pm-3:50 am

2 stops26h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 11/4

4:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 09m

$637

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Wed 10/29

2:20 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 11/5

6:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$639

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 11/11

9:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 12/5

8:50 am-11:41 pm

3 stops22h 51m

$641

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Wed 10/29

1:01 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 24m

Istanbul

Wed 11/5

6:45 pm-8:22 pm

2 stops33h 37m

$644

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 12/9

5:00 pm-3:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 12/24

4:50 am-5:13 pm

2 stops20h 23m

$650

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 11/11

2:20 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 12/7

6:30 am-7:03 pm

2 stops20h 33m

$678

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Tue 11/11

6:39 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 12/5

9:00 am-12:02 am

2 stops23h 02m

$784

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Fri 2/6

5:05 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 2/15

9:00 am-8:47 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$784

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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 September 12, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul (average of $916). Flying from Columbus 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 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 September 15, 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.

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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Istanbul, such as Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Istanbul?

    Departing from Columbus to Istanbul will take you 18h 41m. There are 5409 mi between Columbus and Istanbul. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($634), American Airlines ($668), and British Airways ($669) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Istanbul. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Istanbul for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul (average of $916). Flying from Columbus 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 9 airlines flying from Columbus to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$634Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$668Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$669Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$679Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$808Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$808Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,324Average$1,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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