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$262 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Istanbul Airport

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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, Aug 31 - Tue, Oct 21
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1:27 pm - 4:20 pmCLT-IST
19h 53m2 stops
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6:10 am - 6:08 pmIST-CLT
18h 58m2 stops
$644KLM
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 16
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2:15 pm - 4:20 pmCLT-IST
19h 05m2 stops
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6:10 am - 6:08 pmIST-CLT
18h 58m2 stops
$674KLM
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Thu, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 15
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6:07 pm - 4:20 pmCLT-IST
15h 13m2 stops
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6:10 am - 6:08 pmIST-CLT
18h 58m2 stops
$684KLM
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Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 21
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6:07 pm - 4:05 pmCLT-IST
14h 58m2 stops
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6:10 am - 6:08 pmIST-CLT
18h 58m2 stops
$685KLM
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 14
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9:10 am - 12:05 amCLT-IST
31h 55m2 stops
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7:50 am - 8:05 amIST-CLT
31h 15m2 stops
Wed, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 14
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3:30 pm - 3:50 amCLT-IST
29h 20m2 stops
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4:45 am - 8:05 amIST-CLT
34h 20m2 stops
Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 16
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11:50 am - 2:40 pmCLT-IST
19h 50m1 stop
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4:45 am - 10:37 pmIST-CLT
24h 52m2 stops
Tue, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 23
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3:15 pm - 10:40 pmCLT-IST
24h 25m2 stops
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7:15 am - 9:22 pmIST-CLT
21h 07m2 stops
$892Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 20
Air Canada Logo
3:15 pm - 12:10 amCLT-IST
25h 55m2 stops
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6:45 pm - 9:22 pmIST-CLT
33h 37m2 stops
$899Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 12
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8:20 pm - 1:05 amCLT-IST
21h 45m1 stop
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7:35 am - 7:05 pmIST-CLT
19h 30m1 stop
$919British Airways
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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.

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 $1,446 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$262
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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.
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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 $262 for a one-way ticket and $644 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.

  • 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7980 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025DTW - SEA
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Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Only issue was with seating. The economy fare we purchased did say there was no guarantee the three people in our party would be seated together, and we were not. At the gate, the agent told us more specifically, the fare we purchased meant we would be seated in middle seats only. This should just be made more obvious.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

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 was a little disappointed of not having an android charger. Only one it was for an iPhone. I've flown American in the past and had access to one.

At least it was a short flight. Greyhound with wings.

Insulting. Lufthansa flight from Munich to EWR had us getting our luggage when we were told in Florence that it would follow us to Indianapolis. It did not. Then very slow security in EWR caused me and three other passengers from Lufthansa flight from Munich to miss the boarding closure. Behind me were two elderly grandparents and their ten year old grandson. We were all refused entry on a plane to Indy that was still at the gate. The doors had not even closed inside the terminal yet. No apologies or compensation offered. Not even a meal voucher let alone a free hotel stay for our inconvenience. I m not sure what the other three passengers behind me did ( they were elderly with a grandson, recall), but I stated 12 hours overnight in a chilly EWR airport until next flight to Indy at 850 next morning.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

The pasta in the evening meal was tasteless. Otherwise, the flight was okay.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Seating was average for a first class seat. It very modern. I expected better.

Flight was a little late. The crew was courteous, food ok

Bad! Disaster!! The LH419 was cancelled after 4 hrs on board with no AC and no toilets

Poor food on flight between Toronto and Stockholm Airport Toronto too crowded

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

My experience with British Airways is excellent, thanks for all 🫶🏻✈️

Old tired plane, Uncomfortable business class seat. Breakfast dreadful and meagre. At least flight was on time!

Safe arrival. Improvement on Time efficiency Effective Communication will be great.

The crew is very friendly and helpful. The food is good for airplane food. The flight is long and hard to sleep. The leg space is great. The plane arrived in plenty of time.

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.

They removed our booking without telling us. Cost us thousands to book last minute

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Captain sick. Unable to get replacement so delayed me 30 hours, many others delayed 54 hours. TOTALLY DESTROYED ALL MY PLANS, including lost my rental car which would now cost over 5 times what I paid so stuck with buses n trains... lost hotel reservations.... HORRIBLE!!!

The international flight from PHL to Lisbon was one of the worst I’ve experienced, ever. What was really disappointing was the entire experience of comfort and service in the coach cabin after takeoff. The food was inedible and the wine served with dinner was such low quality - it tasted of petrol. I couldn’t eat more than a bite or two of the chicken entree, being worried it would make me ill. The service took so long to reach the entire coach cabin, I ended up having the lights turned off on me as though I had to rush though dinner (though as I mentioned, it wasn’t as if I ate much - only the salad). Most of the attendants seemed generally annoyed and were not friendly or polite. While there was some turbulence, it wasn’t too uncomfortable and I know that is just a chance. The temperature of the cabin was so warm, even a friend a row or two up and on the other side of the plane felt like this. To top it all off, the seat was so uncomfortable and flattened/overused, I had back pains for DAYS afterward.

They’ve lost my bag and I have no way of really getting in touch with anyone and have received no updates.

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