$236 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Istanbul

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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Istanbul (CMH-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Istanbul

Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Feb 26
British Airways Logo
6:02 pm - 12:25 amCMH-IST
22h 23m2 stops
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7:35 am - 9:40 pmIST-CMH
22h 05m2 stops
$637British Airways
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
British Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 5:25 pmCMH-IST
17h 25m2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:20 pm - 5:48 pmIST-CMH
28h 28m2 stops
$686British Airways
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
British Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 5:25 pmCMH-IST
17h 25m2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:20 pm - 5:48 pmIST-CMH
28h 28m2 stops
$687British Airways
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 21
British Airways Logo
6:02 pm - 1:10 amCMH-IST
23h 08m2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:20 am - 10:43 pmIST-CMH
22h 23m2 stops
$737British Airways
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Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
6:44 pm - 3:25 amCMH-IST
25h 41m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:20 am - 11:54 pmIST-CMH
26h 34m2 stops
$832Delta
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Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Feb 26
United Airlines Logo
1:22 pm - 6:05 pmCMH-IST
20h 43m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:56 pmIST-CMH
22h 26m2 stops
$859United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 20
Air Canada Logo
4:15 pm - 11:40 pmCMH-IST
24h 25m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:25 pm - 3:33 pmIST-CMH
26h 08m2 stops
$888Air Canada
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 11
Delta Logo
6:44 pm - 3:25 amCMH-IST
25h 41m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:20 am - 10:54 pmIST-CMH
25h 34m2 stops
$893Delta
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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 17
Air Canada Logo
9:30 am - 10:20 pmCMH-IST
28h 50m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:50 am - 11:41 pmIST-CMH
22h 51m3 stops
$901Air Canada
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 29
Lufthansa Logo
2:20 pm - 6:05 pmCMH-IST
19h 45m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 8:39 pmIST-CMH
22h 09m2 stops
$1,131Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Istanbul?

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul on a Sunday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Columbus, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul is November, where tickets cost $865 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,421 and $1,279 respectively.

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

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$236
Flight from Columbus to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Columbus to Istanbul

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul was $236 for a one-way ticket and $637 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Istanbul?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Columbus 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 Columbus to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus 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 Columbus 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
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
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.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

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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