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$324+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Istanbul (IST)

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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — IST
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Istanbul are usually found in February or March, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Istanbul (IST). 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$841
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$324
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,083
From Raleigh-Durham to Istanbul
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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 August 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 10/89:00 amRDU - IST
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/267:00 pmIST - RDU
2 stops33h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$841
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 10/158:30 pmRDU - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Sat 11/112:25 pmIST - RDU
1 stop14h 10mIcelandair
Deal found 8/14$843
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 11/115:20 pmRDU - IST
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/134:50 amIST - RDU
2 stops21h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$844
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 9/79:23 amRDU - IST
3 stops31h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/106:30 amIST - RDU
3 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$846
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/253:32 pmRDU - IST
1 stop16h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/94:45 amIST - RDU
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$847
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/139:00 amRDU - IST
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Sat 9/209:20 pmIST - RDU
2 stops48h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 8/14$848
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/137:50 pmRDU - IST
2 stops34h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/202:00 pmIST - RDU
2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$851
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 10/187:45 pmRDU - IST
2 stops34h 20mLufthansa
Sun 10/267:00 pmIST - RDU
1 stop27h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 8/14$852
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 12/288:50 pmRDU - IST
1 stop20h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 1/56:40 pmIST - RDU
2 stops30h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$853
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 10/133:40 pmRDU - IST
1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/16:30 amIST - RDU
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$854
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/66:20 pmRDU - IST
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/124:20 amIST - RDU
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$855
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/138:00 pmRDU - IST
2 stops40h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 9/207:50 pmIST - RDU
1 stop25h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/14$858

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Istanbul

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Price

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/14

10:36 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 44m

Istanbul

Sun 10/26

7:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$841

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/8

9:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 10/26

7:00 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops33h 49m

$841

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/12

10:36 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 44m

Istanbul

Sun 10/26

7:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$841

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/15

11:35 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 10/26

7:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$841

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/15

8:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 11/1

12:25 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$843

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/11

5:20 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 11/13

4:50 am-6:04 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$844

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/7

9:23 am-12:05 am

3 stops31h 42m

Istanbul

Wed 9/10

6:30 am-8:28 am

3 stops32h 58m

$846

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/13

3:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 10/26

7:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$846

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/25

3:32 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 08m

Istanbul

Thu 10/9

4:45 am-9:35 am

2 stops35h 50m

$847

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/6

3:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 10/12

6:35 am-8:18 am

2 stops32h 43m

$847

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport is 36 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 Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 August 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport?

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 Airport 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport. 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
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,940 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,317 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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. 10 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Raleigh-Durham on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at $477, Icelandair will fly you from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Icelandair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $612 and $655, respectively. Icelandair is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

    Flights departing from Raleigh and landing in Istanbul Airport layover in Frankfurt am Main most frequently.

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

    Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt are the most popular attractions in Frankfurt am Main if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Römerberg, Hauptwache and Historisches Museum Frankfurt are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Frankfurt am Main can rent a car from Frankfurt am Main for about $46 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flights have a layover in Paris the least frequently.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$477Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$612Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$655Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$729Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$737Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$755Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$772Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$855Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$895Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$921Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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