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Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Istanbul

Sat 12/59:00 am -
3 stops48h 00m
Sat 12/125:25 am -
3 stops24h 26m
Deal found 11/2$780
Tue 12/18:40 pm -
1 stop13h 10m
Fri 12/118:25 am -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 11/3$823
Wed 12/98:10 pm -
2 stops18h 35m
Fri 12/256:30 am -
2 stops35h 32m
Deal found 10/31$834
Wed 12/92:45 pm -
2 stops24h 00m
Wed 12/237:05 pm -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 10/31$852
Fri 12/48:45 pm -
1 stop19h 50m
Fri 12/118:25 am -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 10/30$872
Wed 12/98:10 pm -
2 stops18h 35m
Thu 12/246:30 am -
2 stops25h 11m
Deal found 11/1$883
Sat 12/123:06 pm -
2 stops17h 49m
Thu 12/247:15 am -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 10/31$885
Sat 12/57:22 pm -
2 stops45h 28m
Sat 12/122:55 pm -
1 stop34h 25m
Deal found 11/2$888

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Istanbul

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$704
(Globehunters)

One-way from

$330
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$952
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Istanbul flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-Istanbul flights.
From Raleigh-Durham to Istanbul
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Istanbul
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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RaleighIstanbul

RDU Raleigh-Durham - IST Istanbul

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/28

7:35 pm-9:15 am

3 stops53h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$370

RaleighIstanbul

RDU Raleigh-Durham - IST Istanbul

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/25

3:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$418

RaleighIstanbul

RDU Raleigh-Durham - IST Istanbul

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/21

10:37 am-9:30 am

3 stops38h 53m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$454

RaleighIstanbul

RDU Raleigh-Durham - IST Istanbul

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/15

12:00 pm-7:05 pm

3 stops47h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$517

RaleighIstanbul

RDU Raleigh-Durham - IST Istanbul

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/25

2:45 pm-9:00 pm

3 stops22h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$544

RaleighIstanbul

RDU Raleigh-Durham - IST Istanbul

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/21

3:55 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$600
Quickest round-trip

RaleighIstanbul

RDU Raleigh-Durham - IST Istanbul

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/30

7:45 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$645

RaleighIstanbul

RDU Raleigh-Durham - IST Istanbul

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/13

3:40 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 4/26

3:45 am-9:48 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$730

RaleighIstanbul

RDU Raleigh-Durham - IST Istanbul

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/16

9:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$731

RaleighIstanbul

RDU Raleigh-Durham - IST Istanbul

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/15

6:25 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$751

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Istanbul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Raleigh-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Istanbul Airport 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 Raleigh-Istanbul Airport 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 Raleigh to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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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?

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport is 71 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport (average of $584). Flying from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,277). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between $831 and $1,031 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $704 on Multiple Airlines (Feb 4-Feb 19).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM,Delta, andTurkish 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.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport in 15h 30m. Fly via KLM or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 5404 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $381, 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 United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $541 and $549, respectively. Icelandair is priced at 61% 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?

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

    Römerberg, Konstablerwache, and Oper Frankfurt are the most popular attractions in Frankfurt am Main if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Römerberg, Konstablerwache and Oper Frankfurt are located about 7.4 mi, 7.7 mi, and 7.0 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 $41 per day.

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport (average of $584). Flying from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,277). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$381Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$541Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$549Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$603Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$613Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$617Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$637Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$645Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$689Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$873Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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