Flights from Columbus Airport (LCK) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
Flights from Rickenbacker to Istanbul Airport are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, Turkish Airlines, who offer a direct flight. The flight time is approximately 10 Hours 58 Minutes.
Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.
On arriving at Istanbul Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Istanbul Airport is 2.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at Rickenbacker.
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Rickenbacker (LCK) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16:15 | 19:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 2 a week with times that vary between 16:15 and 19:50.
To book your flight you can visit Turkish Airlines on their website thy.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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| Tuesday | 16:15
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| Friday | 19:50
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Instead of flying from Rickenbacker you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit to Istanbul | 0 | 10 Hours 48 Minutes |
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