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$365+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — IST
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Tue 9/2
Tue 9/9
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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 August 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$629
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$365
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,069
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 August 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/78:00 pmCMH - IST
2 stops18h 45mLufthansa
Sun 12/146:30 amIST - CMH
2 stops25h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 8/28$677
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 12/75:50 pmCMH - IST
2 stops26h 00mDelta
Sat 12/134:50 amIST - CMH
2 stops25h 26mDelta
Deal found 8/26$687
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/72:31 pmCMH - IST
2 stops18h 54mBritish Airways
Sun 12/148:20 amIST - CMH
2 stops18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/26$691
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/158:52 pmCMH - IST
2 stops36h 33mBritish Airways
Sat 11/226:40 pmIST - CMH
2 stops32h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/27$697
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 11/151:47 pmCMH - IST
2 stops30h 03mDelta
Fri 11/214:50 amIST - CMH
2 stops26h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/27$737
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:30 amCMH - IST
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Sat 11/228:50 amIST - CMH
3 stops22h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 8/27$761
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:30 pmCMH - IST
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/44:50 amIST - CMH
2 stops21h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$768
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:30 pmCMH - IST
2 stops15h 25mKLM
Fri 12/55:55 pmIST - CMH
2 stops32h 51mKLM
Deal found 8/28$790
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 10/2112:32 pmCMH - IST
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/318:05 amIST - CMH
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/26$829
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Sat 9/68:34 amCMH - IST
3 stops35h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/136:45 amIST - CMH
3 stops42h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/28$865
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/202:37 pmCMH - IST
2 stops30h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/307:00 amIST - CMH
2 stops31h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$868
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Sat 9/206:15 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops19h 50mKLM
Wed 9/248:45 amSAW - CMH
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Deal found 8/28$904

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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 August 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Depart

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ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 10/21

4:34 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops16h 56m

Istanbul

Fri 10/31

6:40 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops32h 23m

$691

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sat 11/15

8:52 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops36h 33m

Istanbul

Sat 11/22

6:40 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$697

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sat 11/15

1:47 pm-3:50 am

2 stops30h 03m

Istanbul

Fri 11/21

4:50 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$737

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sat 11/15

9:30 am-6:25 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 11/22

8:50 am-11:41 pm

3 stops22h 51m

$761

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 10/21

12:32 pm-3:50 am

2 stops32h 18m

Istanbul

Fri 10/31

8:05 am-11:50 am

3 stops34h 45m

$829

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sat 9/6

8:34 am-2:40 am

3 stops35h 06m

Istanbul

Sat 9/13

6:45 am-6:11 pm

3 stops42h 26m

$865

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sat 9/20

2:37 pm-3:50 am

2 stops30h 13m

Istanbul

Tue 9/30

7:00 am-7:29 am

2 stops31h 29m

$868

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Thu 10/9

6:20 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 10/16

4:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 39m

$878

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Fri 10/10

12:18 pm-3:25 am

2 stops32h 07m

Istanbul

Fri 10/17

4:20 am-8:37 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$881

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Sat 9/20

6:15 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/24

8:45 am-8:55 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$904

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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 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 August 22, 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 $1,359). 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 August 28, 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 August 28, 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
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,944 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
3,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

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.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul?

    Airlines like British Airways, Delta, and Air Canada fly from Columbus Airport to Istanbul in about 16h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 07m. 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?

    Delta, at $634, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and British Airways. Users have found that Delta is 39% 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 $1,359). 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 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 August 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$634Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$668Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$669Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$808Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$854Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,324Average$1,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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