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$439+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Istanbul

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CMH — IST
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Istanbul are usually found in December or February, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 4, 2025.

This oojo 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 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 12/2$612
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Sun 12/73:05 pmCMH - IST
2 stops19h 00mLufthansa
Sun 12/146:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops21h 41mLufthansa
Deal found 12/2$997
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 United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/24:10 pmCMH - IST
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/56:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops40h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,041
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 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 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
Tue 1/65:55 pmIST - CMH
2 stops36h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/2$1,188
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.
Mon 12/159:55 amCMH - IST
2 stops33h 55mDelta
Thu 1/85:55 pmIST - CMH
2 stops33h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/2$1,203
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.
Sat 12/134:00 pmCMH - IST
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Thu 1/85:55 pmIST - CMH
2 stops32h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/2$1,222
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:00 amCMH - IST
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/97:30 pmIST - CMH
1 stop22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,260
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
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.
Sat 12/138:25 amCMH - SAW
2 stops26h 30mIberia
Sun 12/2111:25 amSAW - CMH
2 stops42h 39mIberia
Deal found 12/3$1,783

Find flight deals from Columbus to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 4, 2025.

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Expedia
2 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$530
(oojo)

One-way from

$439
(Kiwi.com)

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June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$769
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($251 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

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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

Wed 1/14

12:03 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 22m

Istanbul

Mon 1/19

6:40 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops32h 27m

$530

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Fri 1/16

11:12 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 13m

Istanbul

Fri 1/23

8:10 am-7:59 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$545

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Fri 2/20

2:25 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-6:59 pm

2 stops20h 29m

$573

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

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 5/5

7:19 pm-1:05 am

2 stops22h 46m

Istanbul

Wed 6/3

5:35 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$690

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 5/5

7:19 pm-1:05 am

2 stops22h 46m

Istanbul

Tue 5/26

8:15 am-9:22 pm

2 stops20h 07m

$690

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 5/5

1:46 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops18h 04m

Istanbul

Sun 5/24

8:15 am-9:22 pm

2 stops20h 07m

$750

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Fri 1/16

9:30 am-7:30 pm

3 stops26h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 1/23

9:10 pm-8:56 pm

3 stops31h 46m

$821

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Istanbul flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Istanbul flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul (average of $573). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus Airport to Istanbul at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport 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 Airport 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport 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 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Columbus Airport to Istanbul. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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
4,077 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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
7,612 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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
7,562 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

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 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 Airport to Istanbul?

    Airlines like British Airways, Lufthansa, and United Airlines fly from Columbus Airport to Istanbul in about 14h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 14m. There are 5370 mi between Columbus Airport and Istanbul. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $574, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Airport to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul (average of $573). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$601Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$635Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$662Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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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