Cheap Flights from Columbus to Istanbul
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September 8 - September 17
CMH - Istanbul
$967
$710
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October 1 - October 8
CMH - Istanbul
$987
$813
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November 15 - November 23
CMH - Istanbul
$987
$847
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August 5 - August 19
CMH - Istanbul
$1,019
$864
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August 11 - August 18
CMH - Istanbul
$1,076
$878
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August 27 - August 31
CMH - Istanbul
$1,129
$891
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September 8 - September 15
CMH - Istanbul
$988
$909
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October 11 - October 21
CMH - Istanbul
$1,000
$909
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August 12 - August 19
CMH - Istanbul
$1,078
$916
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November 2 - November 5
CMH - Istanbul
$1,014
$940
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Insights for flights from Columbus to Istanbul
How much is a round trip from Columbus to Istanbul
Regular price: $811 - $1,479
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Columbus to Istanbul is typically between $811 and $1479. The current lowest deal is $710 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Sep 8-Sep 17.
now $710
Low $811
High $1,479
The cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Istanbul
The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Istanbul is January, with a median price of $616. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1537. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
January
Flights from $616
July
Flights from $1,537
Direct flights from Columbus to Istanbul
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Last-minute flights going from Columbus to Istanbul
Wed, Jul 1
LCK - Istanbul
Columbus (LCK) - Istanbul (SAW)
Allegiant Air
$991
$1,128
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
LCK - Istanbul
Columbus (LCK) - Istanbul (SAW)
Allegiant Air
$991
$1,249
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
LCK - Istanbul
Columbus (LCK) - Istanbul (SAW)
Allegiant Air
$978
$1,140
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
LCK - Istanbul
Columbus (LCK) - Istanbul (SAW)
Allegiant Air
$978
$1,253
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
LCK - Istanbul
Columbus (LCK) - Istanbul (SAW)
Allegiant Air
$1,010
$1,253
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
LCK - Istanbul
Columbus (LCK) - Istanbul (SAW)
Allegiant Air
$1,026
$1,297
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Columbus to Istanbul
Sep 8 - Sep 17
$967 → $710
27%
Aug 27 - Aug 31
$1,129 → $891
21%
Aug 11 - Aug 18
$1,076 → $878
18%
Dec 1 - Dec 5
$1,227 → $1,029
16%
Popular Airports to fly from Columbus to Istanbul
Columbus - Istanbul route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares for Columbus to Istanbul are below the typical level, with deals from $710.
📅 Best time to fly
January offers the lowest median price
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $616.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 34h 56m
Flights from Columbus to Istanbul typically involve 3 stopovers, with a median duration of 34h 56m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Deals are frequent for this route
This route typically sees frequent deals, with about 1 deal per day historically.
🏆 Airline highlight
Deutsche Luft Hansa offers a recent deal
A recent deal for $710 was found with Deutsche Luft Hansa for September 8-17, 2026.
🎯 Booking tip
Consider booking in January or February
Historically, January ($616) and February ($648) offer the lowest median prices.
Columbus main airports to depart from
John Glenn Columbus International (CMH)
John Glenn Columbus International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Columbus to Istanbul.
📍 ~10 km from Columbus (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$710
Rickenbacker International (LCK)
Rickenbacker International Airport offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Istanbul.
📍 ~20 km from Columbus (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1087
Istanbul main airports to arrive at
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Columbus to Istanbul.
📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car or public transport)
💸 Flights from ~$710
Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)
Sabiha Gökçen International offers an alternative arrival point for flights to Istanbul.
📍 ~40 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car or public transport)
💸 Flights from ~$902
Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative
Esenboğa International (ESB)
Esenboğa International can be a useful alternative due to its extensive flight network and reliability, despite the distance.
📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires domestic flight or high-speed train)
💸 Flights from ~$1108
Adnan Menderes (ADB)
Adnan Menderes is a strong alternative for Western-bound international flights with high reliability and multiple daily frequencies.
📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (usually requires a separate domestic leg)
💸 Flights from ~$1103
Tekirdağ Çorlu (TEQ)
Tekirdağ Çorlu is the closest alternative, accessible by road, and does not require international border crossings.
📍 ~100 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1527
Yenişehir (YEI)
Yenişehir is convenient for the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side, accessible via bridge or ferry.
📍 ~120 km from Istanbul (reachable by car or ferry)
💸 Flights from ~$1729
Burgas (BOJ)
Burgas is the closest international alternative outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate travel documents for Bulgaria.
📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires international border crossing)
💸 Flights from ~$994
Business & First Class Flight Deals to Istanbul
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Aug 01
Istanbul, Turkey
89% AI deal score
$6,568
$4,688
Save $1,880
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Jul 31
Istanbul, Turkey
87% AI deal score
$6,312
$4,688
Save $1,624
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Jul 31
Istanbul, Turkey
83% AI deal score
$6,300
$4,688
Save $1,612
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Jul 31
Istanbul, Turkey
82% AI deal score
$6,298
$4,938
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Jul 23
Istanbul, Turkey
82% AI deal score
$6,347
$5,008
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Istanbul, Turkey
82% AI deal score
$6,258
$5,049
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Jul 22
Istanbul, Turkey
81% AI deal score
$6,243
$5,008
Save $1,235
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Istanbul, Turkey
81% AI deal score
$6,602
$5,754
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Istanbul, Turkey
81% AI deal score
$6,631
$5,865
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Aug 11
Istanbul, Turkey
80% AI deal score
$6,258
$5,602
Save $656
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Istanbul, Turkey
80% AI deal score
$6,376
$5,642
Save $734
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Aug 05
Istanbul, Turkey
80% AI deal score
$6,404
$5,644
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Jul 25
Istanbul, Turkey
80% AI deal score
$6,637
$5,846
Save $791
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Jun 23
Istanbul, Turkey
80% AI deal score
$7,159
$5,897
Save $1,262
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Jul 25
Istanbul, Turkey
79% AI deal score
$6,430
$5,807
Save $623
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Jul 25
Istanbul, Turkey
79% AI deal score
$6,321
$5,808
Save $513
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Aug 26
Istanbul, Turkey
79% AI deal score
$6,454
$5,852
Save $602
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Jun 29
Istanbul, Turkey
79% AI deal score
$6,545
$5,857
Save $688
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Aug 08
Istanbul, Turkey
79% AI deal score
$6,402
$5,877
Save $525
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Aug 09
Istanbul, Turkey
79% AI deal score
$6,374
$5,879
Save $495
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Aug 26
Istanbul, Turkey
79% AI deal score
$6,455
$5,920
Save $535
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Jun 20
Istanbul, Turkey
79% AI deal score
$6,847
$5,927
Save $920
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Aug 05
Istanbul, Turkey
79% AI deal score
$6,392
$6,087
Save $305
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Jun 24
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$7,102
$5,383
Save $1,719
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Jun 24
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$7,026
$5,383
Save $1,643
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Jun 23
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$7,069
$5,401
Save $1,668
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Jun 23
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$7,042
$5,401
Save $1,641
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Jun 22
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$7,064
$5,414
Save $1,650
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Jun 22
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$7,061
$5,414
Save $1,647
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Jun 23
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$7,145
$5,416
Save $1,729
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Jun 22
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$7,091
$5,429
Save $1,662
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Jun 21
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$7,106
$5,561
Save $1,545
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Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$7,103
$5,561
Save $1,542
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Jun 21
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$7,109
$5,576
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Jul 25
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$6,243
$5,808
Save $435
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Aug 09
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$6,346
$5,819
Save $527
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Aug 06
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$6,267
$5,868
Save $399
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Jul 25
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$6,243
$5,884
Save $359
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Aug 09
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$6,373
$5,896
Save $477
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Aug 04
Istanbul, Turkey
78% AI deal score
$6,393
$6,198
Save $195
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Jun 27
Istanbul, Turkey
77% AI deal score
$7,006
$5,564
Save $1,442
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Jun 27
Istanbul, Turkey
77% AI deal score
$6,968
$5,564
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Jun 27
Istanbul, Turkey
77% AI deal score
$7,014
$5,579
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Istanbul, Turkey
77% AI deal score
$6,164
$5,851
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Istanbul, Turkey
77% AI deal score
$6,164
$5,892
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Istanbul, Turkey
77% AI deal score
$6,333
$5,945
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Istanbul, Turkey
77% AI deal score
$6,164
$5,968
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77% AI deal score
$6,271
$6,064
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Istanbul, Turkey
76% AI deal score
$7,001
$5,936
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76% AI deal score
$6,446
$6,377
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Jun 28
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75% AI deal score
$3,316
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$3,337
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$3,524
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$7,116
$6,917
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$3,678
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$3,678
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$3,909
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$4,111
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$7,182
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