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$352 Find cheap flights from Columbus to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbus to Istanbul departing on 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Istanbul (CMH-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:20 pm - 4:35 pmCMH-IST
17h 15m2 stops
8:25 am - 8:53 pmIST-CMH
19h 28m2 stops
$859British Airways
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Tue, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 26
11:12 am - 3:20 pmCMH-SAW
21h 08m2 stops
4:30 pm - 2:42 pmSAW-CMH
29h 12m2 stops
$881British Airways
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 17
4:16 pm - 4:35 pmCMH-IST
17h 19m2 stops
5:50 pm - 2:42 pmIST-CMH
27h 52m2 stops
$886British Airways
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 17
9:20 am - 5:00 pmCMH-IST
24h 40m2 stops
7:50 am - 8:47 pmIST-CMH
19h 57m2 stops
Tue, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 26
9:20 am - 5:00 pmCMH-IST
24h 40m2 stops
5:55 pm - 8:47 pmIST-CMH
33h 52m2 stops
Thu, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 25
6:13 pm - 12:25 amCMH-IST
23h 12m2 stops
8:30 am - 10:34 pmIST-CMH
21h 04m2 stops
$997American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 5
7:01 am - 6:35 pmCMH-SAW
52h 34m2 stops
8:05 pm - 8:53 pmSAW-CMH
31h 48m2 stops
$1,012Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 25
9:23 pm - 6:35 pmCMH-SAW
38h 12m2 stops
8:05 pm - 5:10 pmSAW-CMH
52h 05m2 stops
$1,044Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 26
10:30 am - 9:20 pmCMH-IST
27h 50m2 stops
5:55 pm - 4:44 pmIST-CMH
29h 49m2 stops
$1,165Lufthansa
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Sun, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 5
6:08 pm - 9:20 pmCMH-IST
20h 12m2 stops
5:55 pm - 11:59 pmIST-CMH
37h 04m2 stops
$1,176Lufthansa
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, Jun 19

Flights from Columbus to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Istanbul?

The average price of all flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Columbus to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Columbus, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul is November, where tickets cost $916 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $1,354 and $1,329 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Columbus to Istanbul?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Istanbul from Columbus were found on Lufthansa ($687) and Qatar Airways ($702), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on British Airways ($859) and American Airlines ($997).

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Flight from Columbus to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Columbus to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul was $352 for a one-way ticket and $859 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Istanbul?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Columbus and on arrival in Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Columbus to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/24Mon
3 stops
42h 30mCMH-SAW
$352
6/24Mon
2 stops
51h 40mCMH-IST
$353
9/10Tue
3 stops
36h 05mCMH-IST
$366
9/11Wed
2 stopsLufthansa
19h 35mCMH-IST
$687
8/27Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
34h 24mCMH-SAW
$702
9/11Wed
2 stopsQatar Airways
41h 03mCMH-SAW
$726
6/15Sat
2 stopsAir France
15h 15mCMH-IST
$863
6/16Sun
2 stopsKLM
15h 14mCMH-IST
$866
6/19Wed
2 stopsKLM
17h 50mCMH-SAW
$876
6/19Wed
2 stopsLufthansa
19h 43mCMH-IST
$921

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Last minute flights from Columbus to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Columbus to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stop
29h 00mCMH-IST
5/12Sun
multi-stop
17h 53mIST-CMH
$1,221
5/7Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
24h 55mCMH-IST
7/31Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
20h 54mIST-CMH
$1,359
5/5Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 43mCMH-SAW
5/12Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 39mSAW-CMH
$1,376
5/7Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
51h 35mCMH-SAW
7/31Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 10mSAW-CMH
$1,422
5/7Tue
multi-stop
33h 55mCMH-IST
7/31Wed
multi-stop
35h 06mIST-CMH
$1,463
5/5Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
25h 25mCMH-IST
5/12Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
21h 23mIST-CMH
$1,644
5/5Sun
multi-stop
21h 25mCMH-IST
5/12Sun
multi-stop
39h 15mIST-CMH
$1,713
5/5Sun
multi-stop
20h 45mCMH-IST
5/12Sun
multi-stop
20h 00mIST-CMH
$1,734
5/7Tue
multi-stop
39h 45mCMH-IST
7/31Wed
multi-stop
27h 26mIST-CMH
$1,864
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 45mCMH-IST
7/30Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 34mIST-CMH
$2,693

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Columbus - Istanbul Flights

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Columbus (CMH)United States

Return flight deals:

Istanbul - Columbus

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