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Cheapest round-trip
$784
Typical prices: $733-$1,205
Lufthansa
Mon 11/16Thu 11/19
CLT - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$295
Typical prices: $702-$4,116
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Sun 10/18
CLT - IST • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $1,200 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 31m (one-way)
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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

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
Lufthansa Logo
7:55 pm - 2:50 am
CLT
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IST
22h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
4:30 am - 4:55 pm
IST
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CLT
20h 25m
1 stop
$784Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 2:50 am
CLT
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IST
22h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 9:06 pm
IST
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CLT
24h 36m
2 stops
$792Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 2:50 am
CLT
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IST
29h 50m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
4:30 am - 4:55 pm
IST
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CLT
20h 25m
1 stop
$805Lufthansa
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
American Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 12:25 am
CLT
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IST
20h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 6:25 pm
IST
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CLT
18h 50m
1 stop
$813American Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 11:59 pm
CLT
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IST
21h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 4:05 pm
IST
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CLT
15h 55m
1 stop
$814American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:47 pm - 2:50 am
CLT
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IST
23h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 2:20 pm
IST
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CLT
24h 55m
1 stop
$814Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 10:45 pm
CLT
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IST
23h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:33 pm
IST
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CLT
23h 03m
2 stops
$827United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 10
United Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 10:45 pm
CLT
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IST
21h 17m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:34 pm
IST
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CLT
25h 04m
2 stops
$827United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
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3:50 pm - 5:25 pm
CLT
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IST
17h 35m
2 stops
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8:20 am - 8:41 pm
IST
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CLT
20h 21m
2 stops
$879British Airways
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29
British Airways Logo
6:33 pm - 12:50 am
CLT
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IST
22h 17m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:35 pm - 4:05 pm
IST
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CLT
29h 30m
1 stop
$897British 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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul Airport from Charlotte usually cost between $1,100 and $1,372 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $784 on Lufthansa (Nov 16-Nov 19).

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 March, where tickets cost $818 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,462 and $1,256 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$295
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
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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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport was $295 for a one-way ticket and $784 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Istanbul are KLM and Delta. With an average price for the route of $811 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,238 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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

 
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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1552 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.3Food
7.2Entertainment
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

10.0 ExcellentEmily, Jul 2026
ORD - MSP
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Had to cancel and rebook, KLM connection was cancelled prior to departure, ended up flying to Munich on non-Delta carrier.

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

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.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Awful. There was an unexpected delay of nearly three hours because there were not enough flight attendants. I understand this is likely due to FAA regulations; but in that case, Delta should coordinate with smaller airports such as RDU to have extra flight attendants on the ground and "on call". In addition, this was the second 2-hour+ delay to Boston on this route in one week.

No entertainment on flight, no food service, could not connect to WiFi

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The important things including boarding and the flight being on time and safe were excellent. The disappointment comes from the comfort and amenities. Was misled by the "availability" of inflight internet- there is an extra cost. The tray table was broken, the bathroom door stuck and flight attendants were competent but not very friendly.

Flight was delayed, missed connectingnflight to DC. Put me on flight to Baltimore, had to rent a car for $200. Plane was old, wall peeling around window. Flight was packed, every seat full on small plane. I spent 14 hrs on Friday in airports and missed my planned weekend event.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Temperature in the plane was quite warm for the entire flight - actually just outright hot making for an unoleay4 hours. Crew either couldn’t or wouldn’t do anything about it. No acknowledgement or apology. All passengers were commenting on how hot it was.

Airline stewardess service is good. The check-in attendant had a bad attitude and was unprofessional. We did not complete the trip as originally planned. Very dissatisfied☹️

Ninth consecutive American flight I have been on that was delayed

Efficiency of supporting mechanical teams who changed a wheel on airplane in minutes. So no delay, and pilot made up the lost minutes in flight. Comfortable seat.

We had multiple delays and a medical incident during the flight. We barely got a glass of water during the over 4 hours we were on the plane. Somehow first class got all of their service. It would be nice if all of your paying customers got the service they paid for.

Horrible experience, delays after delays. A flight that should arrive 11:50pm just landed past 1 am, and another 30min waiting for the baggage to come out. Very disappointing.

Two hours delay, probably one hour because they didn’t bring catering and they had to bring water in board. There a change of aircraft. But delays galore at CLT so it must be a CLT and/or AA operation issue. The 1 hr additional delays because nobody could bring 2 packs of water sooner is probably the best example of this airline operates

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

Flight left on time. Captain provided relevant announcements. We had to wait 45 minutes to desembark due to the ramp closed because of lightening.

STOP MAKING THE SEATING SO CRAMPED. WE NEED A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS!

Flight was delayed an no one cares, or try to help passengers to get the conexión.

The crew could deploy more customer focus and not frown when asked a question. I’m speaking of one lady in particular who raised a hand in my face for me to wait whe I tried to ask a question and never came back to me. Very unprofessional and rude.

Put me on standby; flight was late; missed my connecting flight; disaster

Economy Priority seats are extremely uncomfortable. There is no way to escape the boxed in feeling, particularely because the distance between to rows are too short, the hard edge of the front row is keeping legs confined. There is no elevated place to put your feet. I am of average, European size.

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.

Solid old-school airline, comfortable, efficient and pleasant. It's the small things like nice blankets, good legroom and complementary mixed drinks, even in economy class. Can recommend!

Leg room is good, food is average, crew is not friendly

Check in crew in Charlotte NC was superb. There were 6 of them plus what looked like a supervisor, helping to answer questions and keep things moving. Never saw so many check in crew. Then some of them showed up at the gate later for boarding. Great. The flight was mediocre. The seats were small with little leg room. The screens kept coming on when we were trying to sleep and wouldn’t shut off. I know we paid far less than first class but does that mean we should be shoved in there??

Plane left 1 hour and 30 min late due to a faulty gate at the airport . they should have changed the gate immediately and minimize the delay. Due to this fact I lost my connection in Munich and ended up staying 12h in the airport . I got rebooked and for the troubles i got a 15 euro voucher witch is barely enough to buy a bottle of water in the airport . A bottle of water is 6 to 7 euros in the airport a sandwich is 12 to 20 euros . a sleep cabin is 17 to 20 an hour . their compensation is mediocre at least it has not changed the amount in the past 10 years , where the prices since then have . On top of this on my return they broke both of my check in bags another 500 USD damage

The worst check in in my life. If they require bus or train tickets they should let passengers know on their web site

I have never had any issues with Lufthansa. It is the best airline I’ve ever flown. The crew and service and amenities are always excellent. When I have had delays or cancellations, Lufthansa has always promptly reconciled the issue.

My luggage was lost at the airport but American Airlines contacted me and got it to me the next day.

All the above categories was great. Seats entirely too cramped.

I like American Airlines and their safety record. They provide quality service and a feel safe enough to prefer American Airlines over other carriers even if I have to pay a little more.

We paid for Business Class seats, but system did not have us and they were not available.

Worth every penny to upgrade to BC. Treated and felt more like First Class

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

A good flight back to Tampa and thankfully although we had a 90 minute delay because of thunder storms from Charlotte to bottom iof Florida, it was a prudent to avoid these for a comfortable flight as opposed to being tossed around with turbulence.

Flight was good but seat in 12D was not comfortable, better on the Airbus 321 from Tampa to Charlotte. No breakfast was served before landing in zLonfon only a coffee and orange juice.

Economy extremely cramped. Dinner was not good. Breakfast was quite good. Crew was excellent.

they are improving. The crew from Charlotte to Tampa was outstanding. SMILING and trying to be helpful with the customers.

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