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$434+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — IST
jul. 19 — jul. 261
sáb. 7/19
sáb. 7/26
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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 (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 julio 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$715
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$434
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,279
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 julio 14, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/83:30 pmCMH - IST
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/154:45 amIST - CMH
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13$715
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
sáb. 12/134:23 pmCMH - IST
2 stops19h 52mBritish Airways
dom. 12/219:20 pmIST - CMH
2 stops30h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/13$738
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
sáb. 12/134:00 pmCMH - IST
2 stops20h 15mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/218:20 amIST - CMH
2 stops21h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/14$740
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
mié. 10/89:04 amCMH - SAW
2 stops23h 01mBritish Airways
mié. 10/154:15 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/13$759
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
mar. 12/23:50 pmCMH - IST
2 stops17h 05mKLM
jue. 12/44:50 amIST - CMH
2 stops21h 28mKLM
Deal found 7/12$768
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/126:45 pmCMH - IST
2 stops25h 40mDelta
mar. 8/195:05 pmIST - CMH
2 stops34h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/13$814
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
lun. 8/49:20 amCMH - IST
2 stops20h 45mAir Canada
jue. 8/218:15 amIST - CMH
2 stops38h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 7/14$968
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
mar. 8/52:09 pmCMH - IST
2 stops19h 51mLufthansa
mar. 8/195:55 pmIST - CMH
2 stops29h 53mLufthansa
Deal found 7/12$1,008
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/94:57 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops17h 13mKLM
sáb. 9/612:40 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops17h 27mKLM
Deal found 7/13$1,039
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
sáb. 9/206:54 amCMH - SAW
2 stops46h 16mQatar Airways
dom. 9/288:05 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops45h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,469
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
mié. 7/164:15 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
vie. 7/189:55 pmSAW - CMH
3 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$2,418
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/285:52 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops44h 23mEmirates
jue. 9/42:05 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops39h 04mEmirates
Deal found 7/14$11,815

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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 julio 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport 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

mié. 10/8

3:30 pm-3:50 am

2 stops29h 20m

Istanbul

mié. 10/15

4:45 am-10:52 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$715

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

mié. 10/8

9:04 am-3:05 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mié. 10/15

4:15 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 25m

$759

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

mar. 8/12

6:45 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 40m

Istanbul

mar. 8/19

5:05 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops34h 43m

$814

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

dom. 8/10

5:00 pm-12:25 am

2 stops24h 25m

Istanbul

dom. 8/17

6:45 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops29h 41m

$825

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

lun. 8/4

9:20 am-1:05 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Istanbul

jue. 8/21

8:15 am-3:33 pm

2 stops38h 18m

$968

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

mar. 8/5

2:09 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Istanbul

mar. 8/19

5:55 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$1,008

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

sáb. 8/9

4:57 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops17h 13m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

sáb. 9/6

12:40 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops17h 27m

$1,039

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

dom. 10/5

2:08 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops19h 12m

Istanbul

vie. 10/10

6:10 am-5:59 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$1,055

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

sáb. 9/20

6:54 am-12:10 pm

2 stops46h 16m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

dom. 9/28

8:05 pm-10:39 am

2 stops45h 34m

$1,469

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

dom. 8/10

9:20 am-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

dom. 8/17

10:10 am-11:42 pm

3 stops20h 32m

$2,574

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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 July 11, 2025.

Booking 83 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Columbus Airport to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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 julio 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus Airport 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 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 julio 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways 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
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,602 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,725 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,208 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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

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 Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

    British Airways, at $759, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Air Canada. Users have found that British Airways is 28% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Columbus Airport to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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 julio 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$634Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$668Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$669Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$854Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$859Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,367Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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