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$398+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Istanbul

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IAD — IST
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 April 24, 2025.

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$765
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$398
(Kiwi.com)

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$1,020
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:50 pmIAD - IST
2 stops34h 25mSAUDIA
Sat 5/176:25 pmIST - IAD
1 stop28h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/23$764
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/248:50 pmIAD - IST
1 stop32h 55mRoyal Jordanian
Mon 9/291:45 pmIST - IAD
1 stop35h 00mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/23$765
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 8/2310:05 pmIAD - IST
1 stop32h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 9/102:10 pmIST - IAD
1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/23$767
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 10/68:30 pmIAD - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Mon 10/137:05 amIST - IAD
1 stop19h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 4/23$782
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 7/309:20 pmIAD - IST
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Thu 8/144:20 amIST - IAD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/23$786
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/810:05 pmIAD - SAW
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/1912:35 pmSAW - IAD
1 stop14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$792
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/219:45 amIAD - IST
2 stops23h 35mAir Canada
Thu 11/63:00 pmIST - IAD
2 stops26h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$793
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 8/2611:00 amIAD - SAW
1 stop24h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 9/248:05 pmSAW - IAD
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$804
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 4/279:00 pmIAD - IST
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 5/78:05 pmIST - IAD
1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$810
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 8/66:10 pmIAD - IST
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Wed 8/135:55 pmIST - IAD
1 stop28h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$824
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3010:20 pmIAD - IST
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/129:20 pmIST - IAD
2 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$825
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/203:25 pmIAD - IST
1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/192:00 pmIST - IAD
2 stops17h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$868

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/24

8:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 9/29

1:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop35h 00m

$765

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

10:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 9/10

2:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$767

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

6:50 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 6/4

10:25 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$778

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/6

8:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 10/13

7:05 am-7:20 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$782

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/30

9:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 8/14

4:20 am-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$786

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

9:45 am-4:20 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

3:00 pm-9:51 am

2 stops26h 51m

$793

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - SAW

IADSAW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

11:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 6/4

8:05 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$804

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

9:00 pm-6:20 am

1 stop26h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 5/13

8:05 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$810

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/6

6:10 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 8/13

5:55 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$824

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/30

10:20 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 8/12

9:20 pm-9:01 pm

2 stops30h 41m

$825

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul is 15 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 IAD to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 24, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dulles Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 24, 2025.

The most flights from IAD to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways. 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
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
3,561 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,442 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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 Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, Royal Jordanian ($765), Etihad Airways ($767), and Delta ($774) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul. Royal Jordanian is priced at 28% 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $399. Users have also found prices from $435 and $438 on Etihad Airways and SAUDIA, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul on time: Thai Airways (78%), Turkish Airlines (67%), Pakistan International Airlines (67%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $371. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for $767 on average our data indicates $2,338 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul.

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

    Of the flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul that have layovers, most of them stop in Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt am Main is followed by London in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul.

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

    If you're on a layover in Frankfurt am Main and looking for things to do, consider visiting Römerberg, Hauptwache, or Konstablerwache. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main interested in visiting Römerberg, Hauptwache, or Konstablerwache can do so by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those landing in Frankfurt am Main looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $43 per day.

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

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, or Buckingham Palace can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $50 per day.

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

    Flights departing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and landing in Istanbul layover in Paris least frequently.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul?

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$639Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
IcelandairCheapest$651Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Royal JordanianCheapest$669Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
DeltaCheapest$692Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$739Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$746Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$752Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EgyptairCheapest$757Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$772Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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