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October 11 - October 21

Cheapest

Best

CLE - Istanbul

$1,002

$750

Round trip

August 17 - August 24

Best

CLE - Istanbul

$1,015

$757

Round trip

September 7 - September 15

CLE - Istanbul

$892

$784

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September 18 - September 30

CLE - Istanbul

$943

$812

Round trip

October 6 - October 11

CLE - Istanbul

$1,019

$813

Round trip

September 23 - September 28

CLE - Istanbul

$1,003

$839

Round trip

October 5 - October 14

CLE - Istanbul

$985

$843

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September 24 - September 29

CLE - Istanbul

$1,004

$861

Round trip

October 1 - October 6

CLE - Istanbul

$952

$874

Round trip

July 10 - July 28

Earliest

CLE - Istanbul

$956

$881

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Cleveland to Istanbul

Flights from Cleveland to Istanbul cover a substantial distance of 8,476 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This means you should anticipate a significant travel time, often involving multiple connections to reach your destination.

When looking for cheap flights from Cleveland to Istanbul, fares typically range from $695–$1173, with a median price of $813. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to Istanbul, the data shows that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $502. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $599. June presents another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $756.

Most itineraries for flights from Cleveland to Istanbul are not direct, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. This indicates that most itineraries connect at least once, typically involving 2 stopovers to reach Istanbul.

The typical journey time from Cleveland to Istanbul is approximately 27h 11m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the common need for multiple stopovers to complete the trip.

How much is a round trip from Cleveland to Istanbul

Regular price: $834 - $1,508

Prices for flights from Cleveland to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $834 and $1508. The current lowest deal is $750 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Oct 11-Oct 21.

now $750

Low $834

High $1,508

The cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Istanbul is February, with a median price of $502. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1273. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $502

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,273

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Direct flights from Cleveland to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Cleveland to Istanbul

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Istanbul

Cleveland (CLE) - Istanbul (IST)

Lufthansa

$980

$1,480

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Istanbul

Cleveland (CLE) - Istanbul (IST)

Frontier Airlines

$1,008

$1,120

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Istanbul

Cleveland (CLE) - Istanbul (SAW)

Frontier Airlines

$942

$981

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Istanbul

Cleveland (CLE) - Istanbul (SAW)

Frontier Airlines

$966

$961

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Istanbul

Cleveland (CLE) - Istanbul (SAW)

Frontier Airlines

$928

$982

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - Istanbul

Cleveland (CLE) - Istanbul (IST)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$956

$881

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cleveland to Istanbul

7 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 24

$1,015 → $756

26%

10 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 21

$1,002 → $750

25%

5 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 11

$1,019 → $813

20%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

$1,003 → $839

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Cleveland to Istanbul

Cleveland - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Cleveland to Istanbul are above the typical level at $750.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $502.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights, 27h 11m median duration

Flights from Cleveland to Istanbul are long-haul, with a median duration of 27h 11m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only, with frequent deals

There are no direct flights. Connecting flights are frequent, with 1 deal per day historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Lufthansa offers connecting flights

Lufthansa has historically offered connecting flights from Cleveland to Istanbul.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare, only 6% of deals

Historically, only 6% of deals for this route are considered a good price.

Cleveland main airports to depart from

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International is a convenient option for flights from Cleveland to Istanbul.

📍 ~20 km from Cleveland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$750

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Cleveland to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$750

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International offers an alternative arrival point for your trip to Istanbul.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$815

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Esenboğa International is a major international hub with high flight frequency, offering network redundancy for travelers.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train connection)

💸 Flights from ~$906

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes is Turkey's third largest airport, offering extensive European connections and high reliability.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic leg)

💸 Flights from ~$913

Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Çorlu is geographically the closest alternative, accessible by road from Istanbul's European side.

📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (accessible by road)

💸 Flights from ~$1208

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir offers proximity to the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry.

📍 ~130 km from Istanbul (accessible via Osmangazi Bridge or ferry services)

💸 Flights from ~$1726

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)

💸 Flights from ~$793

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul

76% AI deal score

$6,759

From CLE

Elite

Jul 02

Istanbul, Turkey

76% AI deal score

$8,253

$7,167

Save $1,086

From CLE

Elite

Jul 14

Istanbul, Turkey

76% AI deal score

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower fares than direct options.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for international routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less predictable. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options and prices. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare could be significant. It is often worth checking if alternative departure or arrival points offer more favorable rates.

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