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Connecting route · Turkiye → United States

Flights from Istanbul to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Columbus. The easiest way is one stop via Chicago or New York, about 14h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 32m
ISTCMHORD

Istanbul to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey13h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or New York

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Columbus

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

1
IST Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 07m
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2
IST New York (EWR) CMH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Same alliance ~13h 32m
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3
IST Washington (IAD) CMH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Same alliance ~13h 37m
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4
IST Houston (IAH) CMH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 18m
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IST Denver (DEN) CMH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 09m
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IST Detroit (DTW) CMH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~14h 29m
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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
8,692 km5,398 miles
Journey time
13h 32mestimate
Time difference
-8hColumbus vs Istanbul
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → CMH, LCK

Flights from Istanbul to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, New York and Washington. 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 Istanbul to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,692 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR), Washington (IAD) and Houston (IAH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Columbus?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Columbus?
Columbus is 8 hours behind Istanbul.

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