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$596+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — IST
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Durham to Istanbul are usually found in February or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$662
(oojo)

One-way from

$596
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$923
From Durham to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/195:43 pmRDU - IST
2 stops23h 47mBritish Airways
Wed 3/267:35 amIST - RDU
1 stop18h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$662
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2310:50 pmRDU - SAW
1 stop33h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 4/73:00 pmSAW - RDU
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$669
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/265:49 pmRDU - IST
1 stop39h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/64:35 amIST - RDU
2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$883
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:25 pmRDU - IST
2 stops28h 30mIcelandair
Sat 9/137:05 amIST - RDU
2 stops23h 53mIcelandair
Deal found 2/20$902
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/45:32 amRDU - SAW
2 stops22h 53mQatar Airways
Sun 3/91:40 pmSAW - RDU
2 stops29h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$943
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/45:32 amRDU - IST
2 stops29h 08mQatar Airways
Sun 3/910:35 amIST - RDU
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$948
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/199:26 amRDU - IST
3 stops25h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/266:50 amIST - RDU
2 stops38h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$953
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/236:20 pmRDU - IST
1 stop26h 05mDelta
Tue 5/64:20 amIST - RDU
1 stop18h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/19$955
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/54:40 pmRDU - IST
1 stop17h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/122:45 pmIST - RDU
1 stop16h 07mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$985
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/55:41 pmRDU - IST
2 stops15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/127:35 amIST - RDU
1 stop18h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,011
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/2210:58 amRDU - SAW
3 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/2910:30 amSAW - RDU
2 stops32h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,012
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/227:46 pmRDU - IST
2 stops18h 34mLufthansa
Thu 5/86:10 amIST - RDU
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$1,057

Find flights from Durham to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham 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 February 20, 2025.

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Durham

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

5:43 pm-12:30 am

2 stops23h 47m

Istanbul

Wed 3/26

7:35 am-7:28 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$662

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/23

10:50 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/7

3:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$669

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/26

5:49 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop39h 46m

Istanbul

Tue 5/6

4:35 am-10:19 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$883

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

5:32 am-12:25 pm

2 stops22h 53m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 3/9

1:40 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$943

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

5:32 am-6:40 pm

2 stops29h 08m

Istanbul

Sun 3/9

10:35 am-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$948

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

9:26 am-6:05 pm

3 stops25h 39m

Istanbul

Wed 3/26

6:50 am-2:13 pm

2 stops38h 23m

$953

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/23

6:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 5/6

4:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$955

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

4:40 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 3/12

2:45 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop16h 07m

$985

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

5:41 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops15h 44m

Istanbul

Wed 3/12

7:35 am-7:28 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$1,011

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/22

10:58 am-7:05 pm

3 stops25h 07m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 3/29

10:30 am-12:29 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,012

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Istanbul

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Durham to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durham to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Durham 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 DU8 to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Durham to Istanbul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways from Durham to Istanbul have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 Durham 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 to fly from Durham to Istanbul one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $596. Delta flights start at $683 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at $2,080 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durham to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham 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 Durham to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Durham 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 Durham to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$654Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$657Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$771Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$825Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$839Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$859Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$945Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$945Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$981Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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