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Connecting route · United States → Turkiye

Flights from Cleveland to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Cleveland to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or New York, about 13h 04m door to door (176 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 04m
CLEISTORD

Cleveland to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey13h 04mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or New York

Best ways to fly from Cleveland 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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CLE Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon18:15 CLE18:33 ORD1h 42m connection20:15 ORD14:19 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
48 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 13h 04m
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CLE New York (EWR) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu20:30 CLE21:47 EWR3h 13m connection01:00 EWR16:54 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
20 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 13h 24m
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CLE Boston (BOS) IST
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu17:00 CLE18:31 BOS3h 29m connection22:00 BOS13:33 ISTJetBlue Airways + Turkish Airlines
21 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 33m
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4
CLE Atlanta (ATL) IST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sun16:30 CLE18:01 ATL2h 14m connection20:15 ATL13:24 ISTDelta Air Lines + Turkish Airlines
59 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 54m
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CLE Washington (IAD) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu16:45 CLE17:48 IAD4h 27m connection22:15 IAD14:42 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
15 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 14h 57m
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CLE Denver (DEN) IST
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sat17:00 CLE18:01 DEN2h 44m connection20:45 DEN16:58 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
13 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 16h 58m
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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.

Good to know

Distance
8,495 km5,275 miles
Journey time
13h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
+8hIstanbul vs Cleveland
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
CLE → IST, SAW

Flights from Cleveland to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, New York and Boston. 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 Cleveland to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,495 km.
Where do you change planes between Cleveland and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR), Boston (BOS) and Atlanta (ATL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cleveland and Istanbul?
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Cleveland and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Cleveland.

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