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Cheap flights from Charlotte to Istanbul from US$543

There are no direct flights from Charlotte to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or London, about 11h 21m door to door (130 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$543.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 50m Cheapest in December Prices checked 14 days ago
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Charlotte to Istanbul at a glance

Best ways to fly from Charlotte to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CLT Munich (MUC) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines
Sun20:00 CLT09:54 MUC1h 06m connection11:00 MUC14:21 ISTLufthansa + Turkish Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 21m
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CLT London (LHR) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Turkish Airlines
Wed23:30 CLT11:54 LHR1h 21m connection13:15 LHR18:44 ISTAmerican Airlines + British Airways
16 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 12h 14m
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CLT New York (EWR) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon20:30 CLT22:02 EWR2h 43m connection00:45 EWR16:39 ISTAmerican Airlines + Turkish Airlines
18 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 13h 09m
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CLT Washington (IAD) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Contour Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon18:15 CLT19:20 IAD2h 40m connection22:00 IAD14:27 ISTAmerican Airlines + Turkish Airlines
7 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 13h 12m
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CLT Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed17:15 CLT18:00 ORD2h 30m connection20:30 ORD14:34 ISTAmerican Airlines + Turkish Airlines
55 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 14h 19m
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CLT Houston (IAH) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed18:00 CLT19:06 IAH2h 24m connection21:30 IAH16:39 ISTAmerican Airlines + Turkish Airlines
32 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 15h 39m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Cheapest dates from Charlotte to Istanbul

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

Cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: December is cheapest, November the most expensive.

Good to know

Distance
8,923 km5,541 miles
Journey time
12h 50mfastest found
Time difference
+8hIstanbul vs Charlotte
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
CLT → IST, SAW

Flights from Charlotte to Istanbul: questions answered

How much is a flight from Charlotte to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$543 with 3 stops, departing in December. Return trips start from US$862. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Charlotte to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, London and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,923 km.
Where do you change planes between Charlotte and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), London (LHR), New York (EWR) and Washington (IAD). American Airlines flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Charlotte and Istanbul?
Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Charlotte.

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