HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Istanbul

$853+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Istanbul

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — IST
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Columbus to Istanbul with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 April 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$853
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$981
From Columbus to Istanbul
Search Deals
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Columbus to Istanbul

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 April 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/156:05 amCMH - IST
3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/224:45 amIST - CMH
3 stops42h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$853
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 7/206:00 pmCMH - IST
2 stops26h 25mDelta
Sat 10/114:20 amIST - CMH
2 stops26h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/22$860
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 4/246:39 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops34h 31mQatar Airways
Wed 5/78:05 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops32h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$957
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 4/246:39 pmCMH - IST
2 stops40h 56mQatar Airways
Wed 5/78:05 pmIST - CMH
2 stops32h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$963
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/116:51 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops35h 59mBritish Airways
Sat 10/184:20 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops25h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,022
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/110:39 amCMH - IST
2 stops19h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/116:10 amIST - CMH
2 stops22h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,073
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 6/19:20 amCMH - IST
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Thu 6/127:45 amIST - CMH
2 stops20h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$1,077
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/2012:22 pmCMH - SAW
3 stops20h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/279:05 amSAW - CMH
3 stops20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,315
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/17:00 amCMH - IST
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/222:25 pmIST - CMH
1 stop16h 13mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,385
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:00 pmCMH - SAW
2 stops16h 10mKLM
Wed 6/1112:45 pmSAW - CMH
2 stops18h 54mKLM
Deal found 4/22$1,701
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 10/116:30 amCMH - IST
2 stops56h 05mEmirates
Fri 10/172:10 amIST - CMH
2 stops27h 07mEmirates
Deal found 4/22$2,180
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 4/266:13 amCMH - IST
3 stops39h 32mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/612:10 amIST - CMH
3 stops30h 34mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$2,590

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Thu 5/15

6:05 am-3:50 am

3 stops38h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 5/22

4:45 am-4:01 pm

3 stops42h 16m

$853

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sun 7/20

6:00 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 10/11

4:20 am-11:56 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$860

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Sat 10/11

6:51 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops35h 59m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/18

4:20 pm-11:06 am

2 stops25h 46m

$1,022

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Mon 5/5

4:02 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops43h 43m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/20

1:35 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops39h 21m

$1,027

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sun 6/1

10:39 am-1:05 pm

2 stops19h 26m

Istanbul

Wed 6/11

6:10 am-9:36 pm

2 stops22h 26m

$1,073

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sun 6/1

9:20 am-1:05 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 6/10

6:10 am-9:36 pm

2 stops22h 26m

$1,075

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Sun 5/4

4:04 pm-11:55 am

2 stops36h 51m

Istanbul

Thu 10/30

8:10 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops32h 07m

$1,083

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Tue 5/20

12:22 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops20h 08m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/27

9:05 am-10:51 pm

3 stops20h 46m

$1,315

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - IST

CMHIST

Columbus

Tue 5/20

7:00 am-5:45 am

1 stop15h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 5/27

2:25 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop16h 21m

$1,413

ColumbusIstanbul

CMH - SAW

CMHSAW

Columbus

Thu 5/29

6:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 6/11

12:45 pm-12:39 am

2 stops18h 54m

$1,701

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/22

Showing 1-10 of 12 results
1
2

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 April 18, 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 $1,423). 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 April 22, 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.

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 April 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Columbus to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
7,920 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
3,560 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

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?

    Delta, at $860, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Qatar Airways. Users have found that Delta is 21% 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 $1,423). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Columbus to Istanbul

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Columbus to Istanbul flights
Columbus to Sabiha Gokcen flights
Columbus to Ankara flights

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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$668Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$670Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$673Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$854Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$916Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,339Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,384Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.