What airlines fly to Istanbul?

British Airways, Lufthansa and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from Charlotte according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul?

Prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul?

As of December 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul.

How old do you have to be to fly from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$250 Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Istanbul in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Charlotte and Istanbul?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,056 to $1,393. The lowest price recently found on this route was $666.

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9:07 pm - 5:55 pm

CLT

IST

36h 48m2 stops

6:30 am - 11:59 pm

IST

CLT

25h 29m2 stops

$666Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 3

6:00 am - 10:45 pm

CLT

IST

32h 45m3 stops

6:30 am - 8:11 am

IST

CLT

33h 41m3 stops

$733Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7

5:00 pm - 5:25 pm

CLT

SAW

16h 25m2 stops

12:55 pm - 11:06 pm

SAW

CLT

18h 11m2 stops

$735KLM

Mon, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 7

2:25 pm - 4:55 pm

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IST

18h 30m2 stops

4:50 am - 6:13 pm

IST

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21h 23m2 stops

$739KLM

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9

1:13 pm - 4:55 pm

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19h 42m2 stops

5:55 pm - 6:13 pm

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32h 18m2 stops

$741KLM

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

2:25 pm - 4:55 pm

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18h 30m2 stops

4:50 am - 6:10 pm

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21h 20m2 stops

$794Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15

7:50 am - 6:05 pm

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27h 15m2 stops

3:45 am - 4:45 pm

IST

CLT

20h 00m1 stop

$804Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 30

2:52 pm - 5:45 pm

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19h 53m2 stops

3:45 am - 4:45 pm

IST

CLT

20h 00m1 stop

$826Lufthansa

Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Mar 30

7:40 pm - 10:45 pm

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20h 05m2 stops

6:30 am - 11:57 pm

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CLT

24h 27m2 stops

$836United Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 19

2:50 pm - 9:25 pm

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23h 35m2 stops

1:55 pm - 11:58 pm

IST

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41h 03m2 stops

$842Lufthansa

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28

KLM flights from Charlotte to Istanbul

Our best KLM deals on Charlotte to Istanbul flight tickets

KLM

Feb 2

CLT2:25 pmCharlotte Douglas

19h 00m

2 stops

SAW5:25 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Feb 10

SAW9:00 amIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

20h 32m

2 stops

CLT9:32 pmCharlotte Douglas

$735

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KLM

Jan 22

CLT2:25 pmCharlotte Douglas

18h 30m

2 stops

IST4:55 pmIstanbul

Jan 26

IST5:55 pmIstanbul

35h 37m

2 stops

CLT9:32 pmCharlotte Douglas

$741

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KLM

Mar 20

CLT3:25 pmCharlotte Douglas

18h 30m

2 stops

IST4:55 pmIstanbul

Apr 4

IST6:00 amIstanbul

17h 06m

2 stops

CLT4:06 pmCharlotte Douglas

$871

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Lufthansa flights from Charlotte to Istanbul

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Lufthansa

Mar 24

CLT2:52 pmCharlotte Douglas

19h 53m

2 stops

IST5:45 pmIstanbul

Mar 30

IST3:45 amIstanbul

20h 00m

1 stop

CLT4:45 pmCharlotte Douglas

$826

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Lufthansa

Mar 1

CLT10:42 amCharlotte Douglas

28h 03m

2 stops

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Mar 13

IST6:30 amIstanbul

24h 27m

2 stops

CLT11:57 pmCharlotte Douglas

$841

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Lufthansa

Mar 1

CLT2:48 pmCharlotte Douglas

23h 57m

2 stops

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Mar 9

IST7:00 pmIstanbul

33h 06m

2 stops

CLT9:06 pmCharlotte Douglas

$862

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Sun 1/25

9:07 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops36h 48m

Istanbul

Tue 2/3

6:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$666

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-10:45 pm

3 stops32h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 2/7

6:30 am-8:11 am

3 stops33h 41m

$733

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - SAW

CLTSAW

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 2/2

5:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 2/7

12:55 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops18h 11m

$735

CharlotteIstanbul

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CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 2/2

2:25 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 2/9

4:50 am-6:13 pm

2 stops21h 23m

$739

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/22

1:13 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 42m

Istanbul

Mon 1/26

5:55 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$741

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/8

2:25 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 1/15

4:50 am-6:10 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$794

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 3/18

7:50 am-6:05 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 3/30

3:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$804

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/24

2:52 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops19h 53m

Istanbul

Mon 3/30

3:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$826

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 3/10

7:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 3/19

6:30 am-11:57 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$836

CharlotteIstanbul

CLT - IST

CLTIST

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/22

2:50 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

1:55 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops41h 03m

$842

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Charlotte to Istanbul

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Charlotte and Istanbul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $891. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of March, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $975.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest day to depart from Charlotte to Istanbul is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $987. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul on Sunday is $1,273.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul is at noon. Flights from Charlotte to Istanbul during this time can be as low as $1,138. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,256 on average. Flights to Istanbul from Charlotte in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Charlotte when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $1,170 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from Charlotte for as low as $1,003 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	14h 11m
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The fastest flight from Charlotte to Istanbul takes 14h 11m

There are no direct flights from Charlotte to Istanbul. There are no popular flight routes from Charlotte to Istanbul.

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How far is Charlotte Douglas to Istanbul by plane?
Charlotte Douglas and Istanbul are 5539.3 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 14h 11m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul?
As of December 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul.
How old do you have to be to fly from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Charlotte to Istanbul

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $599	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,637 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom $664	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,428 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $723	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,008 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $900	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,095 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $964	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,054 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $974	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,586 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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