Washington, D.C.

$351+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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IST — WAS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$455
(KLM)

One-way from

$351
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$565

Good round-trip deal

$772 or less

Good one-way deal

$706 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Istanbul-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Istanbul-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/25:55 pmIST - IAD
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1710:15 pmIAD - IST
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$459
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.
Tue 5/67:55 pmIST - IAD
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 6/37:25 pmIAD - IST
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$465
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/55:05 pmIST - IAD
1 stop29h 30mKLM
Sat 5/39:20 pmIAD - IST
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 2/20$466
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/28:30 amIST - BWI
1 stop18h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 3/179:30 pmBWI - IST
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$467
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/28:30 amIST - DCA
2 stops19h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 3/176:59 pmDCA - IST
2 stops15h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$472
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.
Sun 5/118:15 amIST - DCA
2 stops18h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/205:49 pmDCA - IST
2 stops15h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$483
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:05 amIST - IAD
1 stop19h 15mIcelandair
Sat 10/118:30 pmIAD - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 2/20$509
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:05 amIST - BWI
1 stop19h 20mIcelandair
Sat 10/118:30 pmBWI - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 2/20$509
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.
Tue 3/187:35 amIST - IAD
2 stops23h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/2810:40 pmIAD - IST
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$526
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:50 amIST - IAD
2 stops16h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/226:10 pmIAD - IST
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$541
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:30 amIST - DCA
2 stops43h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/76:00 pmDCA - IST
2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$548
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:50 amIST - IAD
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Mon 4/216:10 pmIAD - IST
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$552

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. 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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Istanbul

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Mon 3/10

5:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

6:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$455

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Sun 3/2

5:55 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/17

10:15 pm-4:10 am

1 stop22h 55m

$459

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Sun 3/2

8:30 am-6:45 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/17

9:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

$467

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

8:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/2

5:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$470

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - DCA

ISTDCA

Istanbul

Sun 3/2

8:30 am-8:20 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/17

6:59 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops15h 31m

$472

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Tue 3/18

7:35 am-11:58 pm

2 stops23h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

5:50 pm-12:30 am

1 stop23h 40m

$480

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - DCA

ISTDCA

Istanbul

Sun 5/11

8:15 am-8:00 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/20

5:49 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops15h 41m

$483

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Wed 3/5

6:50 am-3:13 pm

2 stops16h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

6:10 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$541

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Wed 3/5

6:50 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/21

6:10 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$552

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Wed 4/2

4:20 am-11:15 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/7

12:00 pm-3:25 am

2 stops32h 25m

$553

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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Travel insights for flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 80 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 Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 IST to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.. 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.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from IST to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $455. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $467, and American Airlines, from $480. Users have found that KLM is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $490. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Egyptair, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Thai Airways (64%), MIAT Mongolian (64%) or IndiGo (59%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $697. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $466 on average our data indicates $834 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. 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 Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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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KLMCheapest$399Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$453Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$534Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$564Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$596Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$689Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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