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$261+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul

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WAS — IST
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul are usually found in March or February, 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$552
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$261
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,007
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($203 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 January 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 January 21, 2025.

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Sun 2/236:10 pmBWI - IST
3 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/27:00 pmIST - BWI
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$552
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Fri 2/76:10 pmBWI - SAW
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/108:25 amSAW - BWI
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$624
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Wed 11/57:30 pmBWI - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Wed 11/128:05 amIST - BWI
1 stop18h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 1/21$690
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Sun 2/237:40 pmIAD - SAW
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/22:30 pmSAW - IAD
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$725
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Sun 3/166:35 pmIAD - IST
1 stop15h 20mDelta
Thu 4/34:20 amIST - IAD
1 stop19h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/21$726
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Sun 2/237:40 pmIAD - IST
3 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/24:40 pmIST - IAD
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$727
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Mon 3/176:30 amDCA - IST
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Thu 4/34:20 amIST - DCA
2 stops20h 49mDelta
Deal found 1/21$740
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Wed 3/126:50 pmIAD - IST
1 stop16h 15mLufthansa
Mon 3/246:55 pmIST - IAD
1 stop28h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$743
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Wed 4/210:00 pmIAD - IST
1 stop32h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/167:25 amIST - IAD
1 stop40h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/19$754
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 4/138:50 pmIAD - IST
1 stop32h 55mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 5/38:30 pmIST - IAD
1 stop28h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 1/20$761
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Wed 3/126:20 pmIAD - IST
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/286:50 amIST - IAD
1 stop17h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$770
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Wed 3/124:10 pmDCA - IST
2 stops18h 55mAir Canada
Wed 3/268:30 amIST - DCA
2 stops19h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$778

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 January 21, 2025.

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BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/23

6:10 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops20h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 3/2

7:00 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops30h 00m

$552

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - SAW

BWISAW

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/7

6:10 pm-12:10 am

2 stops22h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 2/10

8:25 am-5:00 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$624

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - SAW

IADSAW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/23

7:40 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 3/2

2:30 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$725

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/16

6:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 4/3

4:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$726

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/23

7:40 pm-4:10 am

3 stops24h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 3/2

4:40 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops33h 45m

$727

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA - IST

DCAIST

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/17

6:30 am-4:55 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 4/3

4:20 am-6:09 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$740

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

6:50 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 3/24

6:55 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$743

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

10:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 4/16

7:25 am-4:35 pm

1 stop40h 10m

$754

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/13

8:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 5/3

8:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$761

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

6:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 3/28

6:50 am-4:50 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$770

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

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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 January 17, 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 January 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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. Wednesday at noon 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (11 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul, such as Air Canada, Delta and Lufthansa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

7.6
Good
1,117 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

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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 $730. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $743, and Etihad Airways, from $754. Delta is priced at 32% 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?

    $442 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $450 and $451, respectively.

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

  • 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 London?

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace more than anywhere else. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers in need of a car in London can rent one for about $38 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Most Frankfurt am Main visitors opt to spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main interested in visiting Römerberg, Hauptwache, or Römer can do so by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.4 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can rent a car at Frankfurt am Main for an average daily rate of $40 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.

  • 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?

    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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$623Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$636Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
British AirwaysCheapest$672Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$752Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$752Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EgyptairCheapest$757Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$758Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$792Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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