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$439+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Istanbul

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CMH — IST
Jan 4 — Jan 111
Sun 1/4
Sun 1/11
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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 December 5, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Tue 12/96:35 amCMH - IST
2 stops23h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 12/257:35 amIST - CMH
2 stops39h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/3$612
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/93:05 pmCMH - IST
2 stops18h 40mLufthansa
Thu 12/117:00 pmIST - CMH
2 stops31h 07mLufthansa
Deal found 12/5$972
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sun 12/73:05 pmCMH - IST
2 stops23h 40mLufthansa
Sun 12/146:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops20h 33mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3$1,006
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/91:10 pmCMH - IST
2 stops20h 35mLufthansa
Thu 12/256:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops25h 14mLufthansa
Deal found 12/5$1,010
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sun 12/78:00 pmCMH - IST
2 stops14h 05mLufthansa
Tue 12/97:00 pmIST - CMH
2 stops33h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3$1,029
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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.
Sun 12/287:45 pmCMH - IST
2 stops19h 00mLufthansa
Mon 1/127:00 pmIST - CMH
2 stops31h 56mLufthansa
Deal found 12/5$1,043
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/145:49 pmCMH - IST
2 stops26h 01mDelta
Thu 1/85:55 pmIST - CMH
2 stops32h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/2$1,088
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/99:30 amCMH - IST
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/117:00 pmIST - CMH
2 stops33h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,121
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Fri 12/129:30 amCMH - IST
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops46h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,122
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/91:19 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops21h 36mIberia
Thu 12/259:15 amSAW - CMH
2 stops42h 19mIberia
Deal found 12/4$1,162
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/96:00 amCMH - SAW
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/119:25 pmSAW - CMH
3 stops31h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,620
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Fri 12/121:19 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops21h 36mIberia
Tue 12/169:15 amSAW - CMH
2 stops40h 45mIberia
Deal found 12/4$1,687

Find 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 December 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$530
(oojo)

One-way from

$439
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$769
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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 December 5, 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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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Wed 1/21

1:06 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 19m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

7:35 am-7:59 pm

2 stops20h 24m

$530

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sun 2/22

1:03 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 22m

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

2:55 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops37h 11m

$558

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Fri 2/20

8:00 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-3:16 pm

2 stops16h 46m

$573

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Wed 3/11

5:48 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 57m

Istanbul

Mon 3/23

7:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$629

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Thu 3/12

2:45 pm-3:50 am

2 stops30h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 3/23

5:55 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops30h 31m

$648

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 3/17

12:00 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 3/22

4:50 am-7:25 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$838

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Wed 3/11

11:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 3/22

4:50 am-7:25 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$838

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Mon 3/16

5:10 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 3/22

4:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$838

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sun 3/15

5:17 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops16h 38m

Istanbul

Mon 3/23

4:50 am-9:47 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$843

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Wed 5/6

9:20 am-5:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-3:02 pm

2 stops40h 02m

$844

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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 November 28, 2025.

Booking 53 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul (average of $573). Flying from Columbus to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,026). 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 December 5, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Istanbul at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Istanbul?

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 5, 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
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
4,080 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
7,616 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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
7,562 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

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 Columbus to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Istanbul?

    Departing from Columbus to Istanbul will take you 14h 05m. There are 5370 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, American Airlines ($574), British Airways ($601), and Delta ($635) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Istanbul. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Istanbul for 44% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul (average of $573). Flying from Columbus to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,026). 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 December 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$587Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$601Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$635Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$734Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$808Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,321Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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