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$358+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul (IST)

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WAS — IST
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: 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 (IST). 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$699
(oojo)

One-way from

$358
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,010

Good round-trip deal

$887 or less

Good one-way deal

$426 or less
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($160 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 April 17, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:30 pmBWI - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Wed 11/128:05 amIST - BWI
1 stop18h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 4/17$655
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/279:25 amBWI - IST
2 stops35h 00mDelta
Tue 8/124:20 amIST - BWI
2 stops21h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/15$685
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/110:40 pmIAD - IST
1 stop19h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 7/108:15 amIST - IAD
1 stop18h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$699
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/109:20 pmIAD - IST
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Wed 6/184:20 amIST - IAD
1 stop19h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/15$720
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:50 pmIAD - IST
1 stop35h 55mSAUDIA
Tue 4/294:25 pmIST - IAD
1 stop30h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/15$759
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1311:00 amDCA - IST
2 stops25h 05mAir Canada
Mon 8/259:20 pmIST - DCA
2 stops32h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$769
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/282:25 pmIAD - IST
2 stops21h 40mAir Canada
Mon 8/189:20 pmIST - IAD
2 stops43h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$769
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/175:15 pmDCA - IST
2 stops27h 10mDelta
Sun 5/254:20 amIST - DCA
2 stops21h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/17$777
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:45 amBWI - IST
3 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/274:45 amIST - BWI
3 stops44h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$782
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/210:05 pmIAD - IST
1 stop25h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 5/317:30 amIST - IAD
1 stop39h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/16$782
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:30 pmIAD - IST
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:15 pmIST - IAD
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$784
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:50 pmIAD - IST
1 stop16h 30mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 5/249:40 pmIST - IAD
1 stop27h 05mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/17$807

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 7/27

9:25 am-3:25 am

2 stops35h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 8/12

4:20 am-6:53 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$685

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/1

10:40 pm-1:05 am

1 stop19h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 7/10

8:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$699

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/13

8:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 10/27

8:05 am-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$716

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/10

9:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 6/18

4:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$720

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

6:50 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop35h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 4/29

4:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$759

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA - IST

DCAIST

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/13

11:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 8/25

9:20 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops32h 07m

$769

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA - IST

DCAIST

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

5:15 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 5/25

4:20 am-6:45 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$777

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/6

5:45 am-3:50 am

3 stops39h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 5/27

4:45 am-5:56 pm

3 stops44h 11m

$782

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/2

10:05 pm-6:10 am

1 stop25h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 5/31

7:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop39h 40m

$782

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/13

8:30 pm-1:05 pm

3 stops33h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 6/23

4:30 am-10:10 pm

3 stops24h 40m

$791

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport

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

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 April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport is 47 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport 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 April 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% 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 Airport?

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 Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings 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 Airport

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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to IST are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Delta, LOT and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $699 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and SAUDIA, starting at $720 and $759 round-trip. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $408. Etihad Airways flights start at $440 while deals on SAUDIA start at $452 one-way.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport are Thai Airways (78%), Turkish Airlines (67%) and Pakistan International Airlines (67%).

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport is generally $2,334, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $371. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $713 for that flight.

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

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

    The majority of Frankfurt am Main visitors spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache, by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $42 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $50 per day.

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    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 Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$555Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$639Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
IcelandairCheapest$651Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$668Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Royal JordanianCheapest$669Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
American AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$739Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EgyptairCheapest$757Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$772Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$789Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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