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$280+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul

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WAS — IST
Mar 18 — Mar 251
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul are usually found in March or October, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$598
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$280
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$944
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($191 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2025.

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Mon 10/68:30 pmBWI - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Fri 10/247:05 amIST - BWI
1 stop19h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 3/12$457
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Thu 5/156:50 pmBWI - SAW
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/199:10 pmSAW - BWI
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$598
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Fri 5/168:30 pmBWI - IST
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/194:35 amIST - BWI
2 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$657
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Tue 4/228:50 pmIAD - IST
1 stop32h 55mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 4/262:10 amIST - IAD
1 stop22h 35mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 3/12$740
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Tue 11/181:00 pmIAD - IST
2 stops31h 10mDelta
Tue 11/255:10 amIST - IAD
1 stop22h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/11$741
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Mon 9/88:30 pmIAD - IST
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/227:05 amIST - IAD
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$743
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Mon 10/67:00 pmDCA - IST
2 stops21h 55mIcelandair
Wed 10/227:05 amIST - DCA
2 stops33h 38mIcelandair
Deal found 3/11$744
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Wed 4/167:10 pmIAD - IST
2 stops32h 45mSAUDIA
Thu 5/154:25 pmIST - IAD
1 stop30h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 3/11$744
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Thu 5/88:30 pmIAD - SAW
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1210:00 amSAW - IAD
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$753
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Thu 5/110:05 pmIAD - IST
1 stop32h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/257:30 amIST - IAD
1 stop39h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/13$783
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Mon 9/298:30 pmIAD - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Thu 10/168:10 amIST - IAD
2 stops18h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 3/12$800
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Fri 3/283:00 pmIAD - IST
Nonstop10h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/316:50 amIST - IAD
Nonstop10h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/12$813

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - SAW

BWISAW

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/15

6:50 pm-12:45 am

2 stops22h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 5/19

9:10 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$598

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/16

8:30 pm-3:50 am

2 stops24h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 5/19

4:35 am-11:33 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$657

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

8:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 4/26

2:10 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$740

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

8:30 pm-3:50 am

2 stops24h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 9/22

7:05 am-7:20 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$743

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/16

7:10 pm-10:55 am

2 stops32h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 5/15

4:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$744

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - SAW

IADSAW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

8:30 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 5/12

10:00 am-7:20 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$753

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

9:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 11/25

5:10 am-4:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$782

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

10:05 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 5/25

7:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop39h 40m

$783

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/28

3:00 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop10h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 3/31

6:50 am-10:45 am

Nonstop10h 55m

$813

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - SAW

IADSAW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/20

11:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 9/21

8:05 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$817

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated March 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul round-trip from $740. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SAUDIA, from $744, and Delta, from $782. Royal Jordanian is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul one-way?

    $408 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $419 and $440, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

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    Consider Thai Airways (69%), MIAT Mongolian (69%) or Pakistan International Airlines (63%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul is $378. On average you can expect to pay $2,775. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $466.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Frankfurt Children's Museum more than anywhere else. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Frankfurt Children's Museum can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.4 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $45 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $37 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Royal JordanianCheapest$591Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
DeltaCheapest$623Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$636Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
British AirwaysCheapest$672Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$739Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$752Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$770Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EgyptairCheapest$779Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$787Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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