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$250 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$724
Typical prices: $877-$1,145
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/14Wed 1/21
CLT - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$607
Typical prices: $677-$876
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 5/19
CLT - IST • 2 stops
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KLM
Cheapest • from $739 (round-trip)
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When to book
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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

Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
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9:07 pm - 10:45 pm
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41h 38m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 11:59 pm
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CLT
36h 59m2 stops
$724Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3
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2:25 pm - 4:55 pm
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18h 30m2 stops
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4:50 am - 6:13 pm
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21h 23m2 stops
$728KLM
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
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5:00 pm - 4:55 pm
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15h 55m2 stops
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4:50 am - 6:13 pm
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CLT
21h 23m2 stops
$739KLM
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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2:25 pm - 4:55 pm
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IST
18h 30m2 stops
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5:55 pm - 9:32 pm
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CLT
35h 37m2 stops
$741KLM
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 19
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6:00 am - 3:40 am
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38h 40m2 stops
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4:30 am - 10:23 pm
IST
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CLT
24h 53m2 stops
$750Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 9
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6:00 am - 10:45 pm
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IST
32h 45m3 stops
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6:30 am - 12:40 am
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26h 10m3 stops
$751Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
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9:06 am - 6:05 pm
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IST
24h 59m2 stops
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6:30 am - 8:12 pm
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21h 42m3 stops
$774Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
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9:06 am - 6:05 pm
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IST
24h 59m3 stops
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6:30 am - 8:12 pm
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21h 42m3 stops
$777Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 20
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2:25 pm - 4:55 pm
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18h 30m2 stops
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4:50 am - 6:13 pm
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CLT
21h 23m2 stops
$812Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 29
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12:43 pm - 4:20 pm
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20h 37m2 stops
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4:25 am - 5:34 pm
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20h 09m2 stops
$828Multiple Airlines
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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?

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 January.

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 March, where tickets cost $891 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,441 and $1,308 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$607
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport was $607 for a one-way ticket and $724 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?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Charlotte and Istanbul Airport, with SkyTeam 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 KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Istanbul are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,191 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $788 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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.
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7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1430 reviews
7.6Comfort
8.4Crew
7.2Food
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
AMS - BUD
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Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

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

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

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!

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!

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

United overall experience is great these days. Airport experience was very organized. Staff on flight were great. App and information as good as it gets.

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

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.

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

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.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

We didn't get the coffee with breakfast in the morning.. 30 mins lazer I asked flight attendant why don't we get coffee now at least.. after the breakfast..she said that captain announced possible turbulences fee minutes ago, which didn't ecplain why we didn't get it with the breakfast..breakfast was very poor btw..just little pastry which you can eat in 4 little bites. Turbulences fortunately didn't even happen.. but we didn't get that more than necessary coffee in the morning after the night flight with very poor sleep.. They just served breakfast 1 hour afzer we took off..at like 11 PM.. that doesn't make sense at all.. Also, flight attendants weren't very nice..they looked like they're not happy with their job.. :/

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

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

The flight was excellent in World Travellor plus. Well worth the extra money. Boarding at Phoenix was the usual poorly organized event. Very stressful.

Although business class, the seating was really cramped. The food was so so.

Smooth trip no turbulence which is always a bonus for me lol! In cattle class so an element of being a bit squished (but not as bad as other shorter haul airlines) smaller plane than the one we flew out on and entertainment system wasn’t as modern but still definitely passed the time. Lovely crew x

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

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"

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Not my definition of first class. No leg room and barely any recline. The food was good. The crew was great. The comfort for the price I paid for London to Cairo was highway robbery. The Wi-Fi didn't work for me either.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

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