$546 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip
$691
Overall average: $871
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 3/31Thu 4/30
CLT - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$366
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/31
CLT - IST • 3 stops
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Scandinavian Airlines
Cheapest • from $691 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Istanbul (CLT-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Istanbul

Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 30
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 3:40 am
CLT
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IST
33h 17m
2 stops
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4:30 am - 11:53 pm
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CLT
26h 23m
2 stops
$691Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 8
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6:00 am - 3:40 am
CLT
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IST
38h 40m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 10:23 pm
IST
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CLT
24h 53m
2 stops
$712Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, May 7
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:40 am
CLT
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IST
38h 40m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 11:57 pm
IST
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CLT
26h 27m
2 stops
$725Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Apr 1
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2:10 pm - 5:25 pm
CLT
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SAW
19h 15m
2 stops
KLM Logo
8:50 am - 8:18 pm
SAW
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CLT
18h 28m
2 stops
$734KLM
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 4
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2:10 pm - 5:25 pm
CLT
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SAW
19h 15m
2 stops
KLM Logo
9:00 am - 10:30 pm
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CLT
21h 30m
2 stops
$736KLM
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
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2:10 pm - 5:25 pm
CLT
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SAW
19h 15m
2 stops
KLM Logo
9:00 am - 8:40 am
SAW
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CLT
30h 40m
2 stops
$737KLM
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
KLM Logo
2:26 pm - 4:55 pm
CLT
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IST
18h 29m
2 stops
KLM Logo
4:50 am - 7:12 pm
IST
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CLT
21h 22m
2 stops
$740KLM
Fri, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 4:55 pm
CLT
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18h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:12 pm
IST
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CLT
21h 22m
2 stops
$770Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 4:55 pm
CLT
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18h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 9:32 pm
IST
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CLT
24h 42m
2 stops
$776Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16
Qatar Airways Logo
3:19 pm - 12:10 pm
CLT
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SAW
36h 51m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 8:49 pm
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CLT
39h 09m
2 stops
$996Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to Istanbul flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Istanbul is March, where tickets cost $871 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,446 and $1,297 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Charlotte to Istanbul, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$366
Flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Charlotte to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charlotte 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 flights from Charlotte to Istanbul

  • What is the cheapest flight from Charlotte to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul was $546 for a one-way ticket and $691 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Charlotte to Istanbul?

    On your way to Istanbul, you’ll fly out from Charlotte Douglas. You’ll be landing in one of Istanbul’s 2 airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Charlotte to Istanbul?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Istanbul from Charlotte?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Charlotte to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Charlotte 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 Charlotte up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Charlotte to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8121 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

10.0 ExcellentZebrina, Jan 2026
LGA - CAE
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

Lower WiFi prices; allow us to see our flight on a map; more variety of drink choices.

Flight was on time is the only good thing. Person loading the plane called 1-6 to board at the same time, made it chaotic. Plane was too small for even putting backpacks in overhead. Seat for normal sized people were too small. The WIFI didn't work. When we landed had to wait because not enough ground crew.

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

You can plug your phone in & use their wifi to watch movies, etc, but the plane’s wifi was disconnected for most of the flight.

The trip was smooth but the crew were very abrupt, snatching things before finished and being quite snappy when asked questions.

Missed it by a couple minutes and couldn’t find an alternative flight so had to spend the night in DC and after much shuffling from 1 airline to another managed to get a United to Frankfurt.

There were only 2 toilets and one of them did not work in business class. We are not allowed to cross classes so had to wait in line to use the toilets!! The entertainment touch display was finicky and did not work all the time.

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Ground staff and cabin crew were excellent. Flight was perfectly on time. Zero issues.

Even after a delay, getting off the ground, thanks for keeping me safe, the airline made certain that my connecting flight was rebooked to get me to my final destination. It was actually rebooked twice, and my luggage still managed to meet me. The airline gave me a credit for food and beverage to be used at the airport vendors, regretfully, the credit did not transfer to my final boarding pass. Oh, well…

Trip was smooth, good drew, average meal, almost cold coffee. Excellent landing. Did not enjoy going down the stairs, walking to the gate, walking up the stairs, going a long walk to the exchange gate, and going down the stairs again to be bussed all the way where we originally landed to take our next flight! Over all an average experience. Thank you.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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