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$423+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — IST
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$984
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$423
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,130
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 April 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 5/186:00 amRDU - IST
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/244:35 amIST - RDU
2 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$984
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 5/58:30 pmRDU - SAW
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/128:05 amSAW - RDU
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$985
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 8/46:00 amRDU - IST
1 stop16h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 8/176:45 pmIST - RDU
1 stop28h 58mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2$989
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 4/215:30 amRDU - SAW
2 stops30h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 5/41:35 pmSAW - RDU
2 stops29h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/2$997
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/146:59 pmRDU - IST
2 stops25h 26mDelta
Wed 5/214:20 amIST - RDU
1 stop18h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/2$1,001
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 4/215:30 amRDU - IST
2 stops23h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 5/41:45 pmIST - RDU
2 stops29h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,018
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 4/56:00 amRDU - IST
2 stops34h 50mLOT
Sat 5/37:00 amIST - RDU
2 stops23h 53mLOT
Deal found 4/2$1,080
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:50 amRDU - IST
2 stops31h 05mIcelandair
Mon 1/128:05 amIST - RDU
1 stop18h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 4/3$1,084
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 12/1810:55 amRDU - IST
2 stops24h 35mAir Canada
Mon 1/128:40 amIST - RDU
2 stops39h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$1,145
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/191:59 pmRDU - SAW
2 stops18h 21mBritish Airways
Thu 10/24:10 pmSAW - RDU
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,163
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 12/185:46 pmRDU - IST
2 stops15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/118:30 amIST - RDU
1 stop17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,173
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/163:40 pmRDU - IST
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Sat 5/316:10 amIST - RDU
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/2$1,177

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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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Durham

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Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 5/24

4:35 am-9:58 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$984

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/5

8:30 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 5/12

8:05 am-7:30 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$985

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/4

6:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 8/17

6:45 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop28h 58m

$989

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/21

5:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 5/4

1:35 pm-12:13 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$997

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/14

6:59 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 26m

Istanbul

Wed 5/21

4:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,001

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/21

5:30 am-11:55 am

2 stops23h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 5/4

1:45 pm-12:13 pm

2 stops29h 28m

$1,018

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/19

1:59 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops18h 21m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 10/2

4:10 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$1,163

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

3:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 5/31

6:10 am-1:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$1,177

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/18

6:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 5/24

7:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$1,209

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/15

9:00 am-7:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 8/6

1:45 pm-3:19 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$1,212

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to Istanbul

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 March 28, 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 April 3, 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 April 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,184 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$616Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$657Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$729Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$771Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$822Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$945Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$945Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$962Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$986Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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