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$275+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Istanbul

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RDU — IST
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Istanbul are usually found in November or March, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$609
(Delta)

One-way from

$275
(Kiwi.com)

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November

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$1,311
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Thu 12/2610:35 amRDU - IST
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/286:50 amIST - RDU
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,622
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2610:35 amRDU - IST
2 stops25h 45mAir Canada
Sat 12/286:50 amIST - RDU
2 stops35h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 12/22$1,631
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Thu 12/264:05 pmRDU - IST
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Sat 12/286:50 amIST - RDU
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/22$1,776
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/315:25 pmRDU - IST
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Sun 1/55:55 pmIST - RDU
2 stops32h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/21$2,115
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/225:46 pmRDU - SAW
2 stops37h 04mBritish Airways
Mon 12/303:55 pmSAW - RDU
2 stops35h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/315:15 amRDU - SAW
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/58:50 amSAW - RDU
3 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,355
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/316:34 pmRDU - SAW
2 stops27h 36mQatar Airways
Mon 1/69:35 amSAW - RDU
2 stops42h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,912
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/316:00 amRDU - IST
2 stops39h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/412:05 amIST - RDU
3 stops46h 04mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/21$2,919
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:20 pmRDU - IST
2 stops14h 35mKLM
Sat 1/45:10 amIST - RDU
2 stops24h 38mKLM
Deal found 12/22$3,142
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/235:14 pmRDU - IST
1 stop16h 41mJetBlue
Sat 1/47:55 amIST - RDU
1 stop16h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 12/22$3,244
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/317:45 pmRDU - IST
2 stops57h 35mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/41:20 amIST - RDU
2 stops29h 48mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/21$4,026
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:30 pmRDU - IST
2 stops15h 55mIcelandair
Thu 1/98:25 amIST - RDU
2 stops42h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 12/22$4,681

Find flights from Raleigh to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 December 22, 2024.

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RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/5

5:35 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

5:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$609

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/3

9:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop18h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 2/14

8:10 am-6:30 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$654

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/20

1:04 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops17h 46m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 1/27

3:55 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$656

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/20

9:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop18h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 2/10

6:25 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$656

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/5

12:50 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

6:50 am-11:44 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$664

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/28

5:41 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops22h 04m

Istanbul

Sun 4/6

6:10 am-9:36 am

2 stops34h 26m

$770

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/28

8:08 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 37m

Istanbul

Sun 4/6

2:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$772

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/20

9:35 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 1/27

3:55 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$879

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/5

5:10 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

5:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$931

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/5

6:20 pm-4:10 am

1 stop25h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 2/12

5:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$942

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Istanbul?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 December 22, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to Istanbul is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh 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 December 22, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Air France and Delta from Raleigh to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,594 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,342 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,501 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city. Raleigh-Durham is the only Raleigh airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 12 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Raleigh-Durham on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Istanbul round-trip from $609. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $649, and American Airlines, from $652. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Raleigh to Istanbul are Air Canada ($496), British Airways ($506), and American Airlines ($507).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Istanbul?

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$658Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$771Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$786Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$825Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$858Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$860Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$869Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$945Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$981Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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