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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Istanbul

Sun, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 8
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5:45 am - 3:50 amCLT-IST
39h 05m3 stops
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4:45 am - 7:47 amIST-CLT
34h 02m2 stops
$673Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24
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9:30 am - 4:00 pmCLT-IST
22h 30m2 stops
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2:25 pm - 4:55 pmIST-CLT
34h 30m3 stops
$723Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 17
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1:15 pm - 4:55 pmCLT-IST
19h 40m2 stops
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4:50 am - 4:24 pmIST-CLT
19h 34m2 stops
$768KLM
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Sat, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 21
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5:29 pm - 6:05 pmCLT-IST
40h 36m2 stops
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6:30 am - 6:51 pmIST-CLT
20h 21m2 stops
$782United Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 25
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5:15 pm - 5:55 pmCLT-IST
40h 40m2 stops
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6:30 am - 8:57 pmIST-CLT
22h 27m2 stops
$810Air Canada
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Tue, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 15
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5:11 pm - 4:55 pmCLT-IST
15h 44m2 stops
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4:50 am - 4:25 pmIST-CLT
19h 35m2 stops
$823KLM
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Jan 27
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2:50 pm - 5:45 pmCLT-IST
18h 55m2 stops
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6:30 am - 6:59 pmIST-CLT
20h 29m2 stops
$843Lufthansa
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
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7:44 pm - 10:45 pmCLT-IST
19h 01m2 stops
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6:30 am - 8:57 pmIST-CLT
22h 27m2 stops
$846United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 18
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5:15 pm - 6:05 pmCLT-IST
40h 50m2 stops
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3:10 pm - 8:57 pmIST-CLT
37h 47m2 stops
$848Air Canada
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 16
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7:49 pm - 6:05 pmCLT-IST
38h 16m2 stops
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6:30 am - 6:50 pmIST-CLT
20h 20m2 stops
$865Lufthansa
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Cheapest • from $768 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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November
Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$673
Typical prices: $1,067-1406
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CLT - IST • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$215
Typical prices: $638-756
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CLT - IST • 2 stops
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Charlotte to Istanbul Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul Airport back to Charlotte, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $960 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,437 and $1,325 respectively.

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

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 Airport, 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 Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$215
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking Charlotte to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What are facilities for passengers with special needs available at Istanbul Airport?

    Universal access to facilities and amenities by all guests at the airport premises is a priority at Istanbul Airport. Passengers with invisible disabilities will receive keen attention from the airport personnel when wearing sunflower lanyards provided at IST’s information desks. Inter-Airport service shuttles transfer passengers with limited mobility to their awaiting aircraft. Additionally, the airport has accessible parking spaces, lavatories, drinking fountains, and payphones. Your airline will also provide wheelchair assistance on request.

  • Which family-friendly facilities are offered at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    IST has integrated play areas onto its premises to ease air travel with children. The airport’s play areas feature a space theme park and a glacier-themed playground and are close to Gates A, B, D, F, and G. Alternatively, kids may also let their wiggles out at the ‘IGA Children’s Train’ in the Domestic Terminal. Travelers with babies may utilize Infant Care rooms behind the Tourism Offices, Arrivals Floor.

  • What is there to do at Istanbul Airport?

    Once you have deplaned at IST, be sure to drop by Istanbul Airport Museum, the world’s largest airport museum housed on the Main Concourse, Floor 2. The museum portraying Turkish history, culture, and art is an alternative to airport lounging and shopping for globetrotters. If you are exhausted, catch a shut-eye at the airport’s Nap Zones in various locations.

  • Are there any hotels at or near Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

    Air travel is cumbersome, and the Minute Suites at the heart of the airport offers a retreat for exhausted passengers. It has two locations; close to the Food Court in the D/E Connector and the atrium. Alternatively, you may reserve rooms with Holiday Inn Airport and Hampton Inn and Suites Charlotte Airport close to CLT. They will have airport shuttles ready to scoop you up on arrival.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport was $215 for a one-way ticket and $673 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Istanbul are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,191 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,214 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport 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 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 Charlotte with another airline. Booking your flights between Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • For stressed passengers, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) offers the CLT Canine Crew to help relieve pre-flight jitters. This team of dogs and their handlers sporting blue ‘Pet Me’ vests roam the airport, ready to send smiles your way.
  • Flights with two stops from Charlotte to Istanbul are eco-friendlier than flights with a single layover. Roughly 4,302 kg of carbon is emitted per person on this route. Environmentally conscious passengers who wish to fly more sustainably may reserve flights with British Airways and American Airlines. They emit 41% and 37% less carbon, respectively.
  • Globetrotters will be glad to know that flights from Charlotte to Istanbul have layovers, depending on your airline choice. If you are on British Airlines flights, you will stop at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) and London Heathrow (LHR). If you are flying with American Airlines, Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) and Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) are likely your layover options.
  • Pets are welcome at Istanbul Airport (IST). Pet lovers tagging along with their furry buddies can access the pet toilet and pet room just after security checks. They are accessible at no charge and cater to your pet’s basic needs.
  • The Ticketing Station at the Landside Terminal of CLT aids guests with inquiries about the airport. Passengers are advised of Charlottes’ famous attractions and given complimentary maps of the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Charlotte to Istanbul

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7954 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
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Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025CLT - BOS
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Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Quick check in. Everything went smooth. I don't know what can be done about airline food.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Nothing special. The crew never went out of their way for anything.

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Tastless food and too obvious lack of enthusiasm for service in the economy vesus business class

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

Boarding: Boarding was a bit of a mess. Our tickets indicated "BC" for Business Class, but we and many others were confused as that was not indicated anywhere in the airport, so we didn't know when we're supposed to board. The airplane: The airplane was nice. However, we sat near the back of the business class cabin and the flight attendants and passengers from other cabins would constantly move the curtain (which was very loud), preventing me from fallling asleep on my 8 hour flight. The flight crew: Amazing, generally. However, they nearly forgot to serve breakfast to me. The flight food: I was able to select my meal for dinner, which was really good. Breakfast was a bit of a mess, however. The crew forgot to serve me breakfast until the last minute. Very little was available by the time they remembered. The entertainment: Paltry, underwhelming, and dated. Not one new movie was available. Bottom line: For the money, you might want to consider other options for your international business class flights.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Was a normal flight but it was delayed, and there wasn't an explanation.

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

I liked Quiet people around me. Crew could have helped people with overhead luggage so they aren't moving other peoples bags around and causing problems for people that had there bags there first

The flight and crew were good. The customer experience on the ground could have been better. We had to reschedule our flight because of a delay on the previous flight. The attendants working the desk in Washington DC were not helpful. They told us to scan a QR code and that would get us rebooked. Why couldn't two people standing at their computers do this? We had to chat with someone to get everything figured out. It was extremely confusing.

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

It was a short flight, everything was good with it.

Flight was delayed over one hour and I had to pay to select my seat, even though my booking supposedly had free selection (I paid extra for this at time of booking)

Stop charging for alcohol overseas flights and start taking cash again not everyone wants to pay with card if the person is bigger give him seat on the outside seats not the middle in between the people is common sense and mainly if you fly for Lufthansa provides the sam service and experience...

good entertainment package but rather small seats for business class

The male attendant has zero personality. It seemed like he was over worked or hated his job, not once did he smile or made any contact with the people on the plane. Strictly business and call it a day!

Booked Economy but it translated to economy light for Lufthansa so now we are stuck paying an extra $75 per person both ways for our checked bags. If I had known that, I would have never booked these tickets because it came out to be more than other options. The booking in the kayak side clearly says Economy and has a link to the inormation for Lufthansa which states Economy included a checked bag. Super annoyed about that.

The flight from Dulles to Munich was just okay. The seats were comfortable and extra foot room was noticeable in comfort plus. Disappointed in the booking in so much I requested an aisle seat and then was assigned a middle seat. The food was inedible. Movie choices were moderate. I usually fly Delta, but this WA flight was cheaper. Next time, I'll happily pay the extra to fly Delta.

The seating has become ridiculous… like a contest to see how narrow and short they can be made- forcing anyone over 5’1 to pay more to not be twisting oneself into a pretzel. Really insane- would have thought BA was better than this. Frankly- it cancels out a lot of the positive aspects.

flight was delayed from BWI to London - missed my connecting flight & then connecting flight (also British Air) was delayed - food is awful, TV & movie selection is great

Three major things that led to my low rating, 1. Internet wasn't available for the whole time, and 2. TV became available way into flight, after numerous system reboots, and 3. Food is not good at all.

Super tight economy class. My knees were hitting the back of seat in front of me (I'm only 5'6"). My small backpack (sized according to their required dimensions) would not fit under the seat in front of me because there is a box (is that the life jacket?) in the way. Over all, extremely uncomfortable. I forgive the tasteless food, but the tight seating was torture

Didn’t fly with them as someone had cancelled my flight

Some how my flight was canceled, neither BA or Justfly.com accepted responsibility. I only found out about this the day before when I tried to check in. I had to book another flight which due to the time ( day before) cost me $300 more. I was still receiving notifications about the flight even when I was on another flight from you. So no my flight to London was not good.

Online check-in 24 hours in advance something seems not so easy to check in to pick seats and to print a boarding pass

I like the crew, very welcoming. Food can be better. The seat arms don’t go up so. I could use the empty seat next to mine to relax better. 3hrs delay 😠

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

Everything was very good! I personally struggled with the heat in the cabin for the first 2 hours

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