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$1,167 Find cheap flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport

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2:15 pm - 3:50 pmCMH-IST
18h 35m2 stops
10:00 am - 11:37 pmIST-CMH
20h 37m2 stops
$1,167United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 12 - Fri, Oct 4
9:20 am - 7:10 pmCMH-IST
26h 50m2 stops
6:10 am - 8:47 pmIST-CMH
21h 37m2 stops
$1,171Air Canada
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Wed, Jul 10 - Fri, Oct 4
2:15 pm - 3:50 pmCMH-IST
18h 35m2 stops
10:00 am - 11:37 pmIST-CMH
20h 37m2 stops
$1,182United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 12 - Mon, Sep 30
9:20 am - 7:10 pmCMH-IST
26h 50m2 stops
8:20 pm - 2:57 pmIST-CMH
25h 37m2 stops
$1,185Air Canada
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Tue, Jul 9 - Sun, Sep 29
7:15 am - 5:50 amCMH-IST
15h 35m1 stop
2:20 pm - 4:39 pmIST-CMH
33h 19m1 stop
$1,738Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jul 12 - Mon, Sep 30
7:15 am - 5:50 amCMH-IST
15h 35m1 stop
2:20 pm - 4:39 pmIST-CMH
33h 19m1 stop
$1,778Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jul 12 - Fri, Oct 4
6:45 am - 2:25 pmCMH-IST
48h 40m2 stops
2:10 am - 11:59 pmIST-CMH
28h 49m2 stops
$2,480Emirates
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Sep 2
6:45 am - 2:25 pmCMH-IST
48h 40m2 stops
2:10 am - 11:59 pmIST-CMH
28h 49m2 stops
$2,530Emirates
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Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Jul 23
6:00 am - 9:10 pmCMH-IST
32h 10m2 stops
8:00 am - 11:37 pmIST-CMH
46h 37m3 stops
$3,073Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Jun 3 - Tue, Sep 3
6:00 am - 4:45 amCMH-IST
39h 45m2 stops
12:10 am - 11:44 pmIST-CMH
54h 34m3 stops
$3,151Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jun 11 - Thu, Jul 4

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 Airport?

The average price of all flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Columbus to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport, 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 Airport 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 $1,335 and $1,327 respectively.

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

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 Airport, 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 Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 days before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

June

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$1,167
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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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.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Which airline(s) among those flying from Columbus to Istanbul Airport should I book when flying with kid?

    The airlines highly rated among those traveling with children from Columbus to Istanbul Airport is American Airlines. One of the things parents traveling with their children often appreciate is the airline's priority boarding and deplaning policy. Additionally, American Airlines is well known for its roomy seats throughout all of its cabins.

  • How eco-friendly are flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

    Since nearly all airlines have appropriate initiatives targeted at minimizing their carbon pollution, you will almost surely fly with an eco-friendly carrier when traveling from Columbus to Istanbul Airport. Due to their purposeful efforts to have all of their aircraft engines be fuel-efficient, Turkish Airlines and American carriers lead the list of environmentally friendly carriers along this route.

  • What are the common layover airports for flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

    Some of the most popular layover airports for flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport include Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), and Washington D.C. Dulles International Airport (IAD). For instance, United Airlines’ flights have IAD as the layover airport while Turkish Airlines' flights have ORD as the layover airport.

  • Which other cities can I connect to from Istanbul Airport?

    When you book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul Airport, you will have a chance to connect to number of cities in Turkey served by IST. Bursa and Edirne are two of the cities that many visitors landing at Istanbul Airport tend to connect to upon landing. Rental cars prove a flexible means of transport from IST to any of these cities.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport was $1,167 for a round-trip ticket.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul Airport from Columbus.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Columbus and Istanbul Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,279 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,331 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Airport 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) serves as the only departure airport for the majority of flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport (IST). You can take a bus or a taxi to travel to CMH to catch up with your flight to IST, depending on your schedule and financial constraints.
  • The advantages of booking Turkish Airlines, which uses IST as its hub, are several. One of the most important of these advantages is that you can always count on a flight from Columbus to land at this airport. This is due to Turkish Airlines' frequent daily flights between CMH and IST.
  • Every airline operating flights between Columbus and Istanbul Airport makes one or more stops en route. Due to the low demand for those flights that make two or more stops, they are often less expensive than those that only make one stop.
  • The pet-friendly policies of all the airlines that fly from Columbus to Istanbul Airport, make it simpler for passengers who want to bring their four-legged companions. Among the airlines that fly this route, Turkish Airlines boasts some of the lowest pet-travel costs. As long as your pet weighs no more than 17 lbs., you are permitted to fly with United Airlines.
  • By taking advantage of United Airlines' economy to first class upgrade offer, you may fly first class from Columbus to Istanbul Airport for less money. Several airlines participate in this offer by allowing passengers who have reserved economy to upgrade to first class by paying a small additional cost for their ticket.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10635 reviews
7.4Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

8.0 Excellentrghinftl, May 2024FLL - BOS
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Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Half the bathrooms assigned to economy were out of action

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

The 1st class male crew member was very pleasant - the short female with round glasses , maybe in 50’s had no personality- never spoke when delivering my food, drink, & never smiled the whole trip! In fact looked annoyed when the boarding proses was happening- I would never hire this woman - unfriendly . Have never dealt with a crew member like her-

5-hour delay due to storms in Tanoa and airspace restricted by Miami traffic controllers.

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

My seat was broken. WiFi didn’t work. Gate crew at HOU were rude and condescending. Treated all the passengers badly. Bad experience, United.

First flight of the day… MINIMUM FUEL! 15 minute landing delay at HOU due to fog turned into a 2+ hour delay! Rather than circle, they had to divert to another city to refuel! Sat on tarmac at Austin to refuel. We ALL missed our connections! The crew, including pilots, were clueless. Crew was really a mess. At HOU, Untied employees were exceedingly rude to all. It was pitiful.

Food wasn’t very good, old business seating configuration on an old A340

An hour and a half late is UNACCEPTABLE. The negative impact to our family is unconscionable. And for the price we were forced to pay...

Standard flight experience, but there is only power at the seat to row 20 on the aircraft, on my initial check in it did not say that was the case

Not a fan of the diagonal partially enclosed business class seats or how they have to be converted to beds manually by crew. I prefer more isolation and user control for switching to lie flat.

No lounge access with “United First” ticket. False alarm about late flight, jeopardizing connection. Wrong meal. Loose power socket would not hold plug, could not charge device. In-flight access to text messaging did not work. Toilet seat on plane would not stay up.

We ended up with seats in the very back. So they did not recline. Have no idea why, we reserved and checked in very early. The isles were very narrow and the seats had very little leg room. But they did give us water, and a snack.

Energetic crew - flight full of swiftied going to Taylor's opening show in Paris! Long lines for bathroom made out kind of suck though

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

My experience would have been greatly improved by arriving on time to connect to my Porto flight. The staff that dealt with the aftermath of the late arrival evidently booked my group into a hotel in Frankfurt. This reduced my time in Porto Portugal a day and half. I do want to commend Jorge Klein for his hard work. He spent a great deal.of time trying to rebook the flight and he eventually did rebook for the next day and did provide accommodations for me overnight. This was a big issue for me and the group I traveled. The rest of the trip was good.

Not your fault…..didn’t get my drink until just before landing….bumpy flight.

Lufthansa flights were great. United flight from houston to Frankfurt had very small seats with almost no space

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

Everything could be better. The plain was in Orlando for 3 hours prior to boarding. After boarding all the passengers they found out that plane has a mechanical problem. After an hour the problem was solved, the pilot comes on and states, (We have to go back to the gate and take on more fuel!) Are you kidding me???? Who they have for pilots, Boy scouts?? I barely made my connecting flight to Vienna, but my suitcase did not. I'm still waiting for it, in Gyor, Hungary. Am I having fun yet?? Other passenger were in the same binned. I travelled all over the world both for business and pleasure with all types of airlines. By far of all the carriers I travelled with, Discover is the worst. I'm contemplating to bight the bullet and go back to the US with a different carrier. For International flights, the seats are made for little people. The person in front of me had his seat reclined the whole way, I felt like he was sitting in my lap. For closing, I would not let my dog travel with Discover, yet alone recommend it to an other person. Does it sound like I'm frustrated, Think about having to travel back to the US with them. I'm sure I'll not hear back from you, because nobody wants to hear about bad news, but with all the hype Discover puts out there about their services, nothing could be further from the truth. Joseph A. Nagy

Only problem we experienced was not anything to do with Lufthansa. When changing planes in Frankfurt we spent over an hour on passport control line. Lufthansa did a marvelous job on everything from keeping me informed via texts, to terrific cabin crew.

Bordón could be bettet if the company say before boarding the order of the different groups.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

There is no recline on flight from DFW to FRA. Middle eastern airways provide better recline option for the same class. FRA to Bangalore has better recline option. I bid 100$ for premium economy, my request was declined. But staff handled it without issues.

The Lufthansa part was wonderful. The short connection flight was not.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

Leg space was not enough. The meal was not satisfactory.

Liked that my American Airlines status seamlessly transferred to BA so luggage check was free. Flights were on time, boarding quick. Wish they didn’t assign connecting gate so late at Heathrow.

The entire process was flawless and as expected flying first class. The only thing that I have a complaint on...when first boarding, the plane was EXTREMELY cold; then when we were trying to sleep, it was way too hot - just better regulating (especially trying to sleep) would have made it perfect.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working. - Expect to be woken up more than an hour before landing when they start dinging the bell and making announcements and turning on all cabin lights to serve a snack. I would prefer they remain quiet and only serve people who want to wake up.

Better food and more space in the seats. Also when doing the web check in both times I was going in to your site the minute you open it and there is not really many seats to choose only to buy!!!

It was ok, not as good as it used to be. The Heathrow connection was a disaster - complete anarchy, unknowledgable and skimpy assistance and signage. Gate crew at next flight was great, held the flight while my wife struggled through security.

Columbus - Istanbul Airport Flights

Departure:

Columbus (undefined)United States

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

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Istanbul Airport - Columbus

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