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Cheap flights from Columbus to Istanbul from US$594

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Washington, about 11h 24m door to door (121 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$594.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 37m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
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Columbus to Istanbul at a glance

Best ways to fly from Columbus 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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CMH New York (EWR) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu22:30 CMH23:55 EWR1h 05m connection01:00 EWR16:54 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
7 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 11h 24m
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CMH Washington (IAD) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sat20:00 CMH21:01 IAD1h 14m connection22:15 IAD14:42 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
13 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 11h 42m
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CMH Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu19:00 CMH19:08 ORD1h 37m connection20:45 ORD14:49 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
38 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 12h 49m
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CMH Atlanta (ATL) IST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon18:30 CMH19:44 ATL2h 31m connection22:15 ATL15:24 ISTDelta Air Lines + Turkish Airlines
44 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 54m
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CMH Houston (IAH) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon17:15 CMH18:33 IAH2h 57m connection21:30 IAH16:39 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
11 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 16h 24m
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CMH Denver (DEN) IST
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sat17:15 CMH18:08 DEN2h 37m connection20:45 DEN16:58 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
8 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 16h 43m
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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 Columbus to Istanbul

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

Good to know

Distance
8,692 km5,398 miles
Journey time
15h 37mfastest found
Time difference
+8hIstanbul vs Columbus
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
CMH, LCK → IST, SAW

Flights from Columbus to Istanbul: questions answered

How much is a flight from Columbus to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$594 with 2 stops, departing in November. Return trips start from US$1,029. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Columbus to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Washington and Chicago. 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 Columbus to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,692 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Washington (IAD), Chicago (ORD) and Atlanta (ATL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Columbus and Istanbul?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Columbus.

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