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$471+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Istanbul

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CMH — IST
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
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The best prices from Columbus to Istanbul are usually found in November or April, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 February 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$671
(oojo)

One-way from

$535
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,063
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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 February 23, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sun 3/302:39 pmCMH - IST
2 stops21h 36mBritish Airways
Tue 4/88:15 amIST - CMH
2 stops19h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/22$671
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/85:10 amCMH - IST
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/294:35 amIST - CMH
2 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$720
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/239:08 amCMH - SAW
2 stops22h 42mBritish Airways
Wed 4/24:15 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops33h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/22$861
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sun 3/912:40 pmCMH - SAW
3 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1911:30 amSAW - CMH
3 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$883
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/285:54 pmCMH - IST
2 stops26h 31mDelta
Tue 5/64:20 amIST - CMH
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/22$958
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/310:19 amCMH - SAW
2 stops42h 06mQatar Airways
Wed 3/121:40 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops35h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/21$966
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/310:19 amCMH - IST
2 stops42h 01mQatar Airways
Tue 3/111:50 pmIST - CMH
2 stops31h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/22$971
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 10/1112:34 pmCMH - IST
2 stops19h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/188:25 amIST - CMH
2 stops21h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,021
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/32:58 pmCMH - IST
3 stops19h 22mAir Canada
Tue 3/116:50 amIST - CMH
3 stops23h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 2/22$1,136
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/56:00 pmCMH - IST
2 stops20h 20mLufthansa
Thu 7/176:10 amIST - CMH
2 stops24h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 2/22$1,305
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 4/285:55 pmCMH - IST
1 stop13h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/66:30 amIST - CMH
1 stop17h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,454
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 4/242:00 pmCMH - IST
2 stops23h 30mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 4/262:10 amIST - CMH
2 stops25h 58mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 2/22$1,482

Find flights from Columbus to Istanbul within your budget

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 February 23, 2025.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sun 3/30

2:39 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops21h 36m

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

8:15 am-8:48 pm

2 stops19h 33m

$671

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 4/8

5:10 am-3:50 am

2 stops39h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 4/29

4:35 am-12:59 am

2 stops27h 24m

$720

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Sun 3/23

9:08 am-2:50 pm

2 stops22h 42m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/2

4:15 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops33h 44m

$861

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Sun 3/9

12:40 pm-7:05 pm

3 stops23h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 3/19

11:30 am-5:25 pm

3 stops36h 55m

$883

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Mon 4/28

5:54 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 31m

Istanbul

Tue 5/6

4:20 am-11:40 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$958

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Mon 4/28

7:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops52h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/6

1:35 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$972

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Thu 4/24

10:02 am-11:55 am

2 stops42h 53m

Istanbul

Sun 4/27

9:50 am-1:19 pm

2 stops34h 29m

$1,023

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Mon 4/28

2:56 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops19h 14m

Istanbul

Tue 5/6

6:10 am-8:40 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$1,191

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sat 7/5

6:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 7/17

6:10 am-11:45 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,305

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Mon 4/28

5:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 5/6

6:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,454

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Columbus to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 February 23, 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.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 February 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and Qatar Airways from Columbus to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,275 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,275 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,275 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,275 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,612 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,275 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,179 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,275 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,818 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,275 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    According to our current data, British Airways ($671), Delta ($958), and Qatar Airways ($971) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Istanbul. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Istanbul for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Columbus to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 7 airlines flying from Columbus to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$668Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$669Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$673Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$874Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,107Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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