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.

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Rickenbacker (LCK) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines010010016:1519:50VIEW 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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Tuesday
16:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6058
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Friday
19:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6078
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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
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Detroit to Istanbul 010 Hours 48 Minutes

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Flight Info FAQ - Columbus (LCK) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Columbus to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Columbus (LCK) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Columbus to Istanbul?
The flight from Columbus to Istanbul is 8,647KM or 5,373 miles.
How long does the flight from Columbus to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Columbus to Istanbul takes 10 Hours 58 Minutes.

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