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$310+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul (IST)

WAS — IST
Dec 6 — Dec 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Tue 12/17:40 pm -
3 stops25h 00m
Thu 12/105:25 am -
3 stops21h 05m
Deal found 11/5$790
Wed 11/188:05 pm -
1 stop26h 55m
Wed 2/38:10 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 11/1$791
Tue 12/17:40 pm -
3 stops25h 00m
Tue 12/85:25 am -
3 stops45h 05m
Deal found 11/3$792
Thu 11/267:40 pm -
3 stops25h 00m
Thu 12/35:25 am -
3 stops21h 05m
Deal found 11/1$795
Wed 11/188:05 pm -
1 stop26h 55m
Wed 12/98:10 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 11/1$797
Mon 11/98:05 pm -
1 stop38h 35m
Fri 11/208:10 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 11/1$800
Wed 11/48:05 pm -
1 stop26h 55m
Wed 11/118:10 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 11/3$801
Mon 11/98:05 pm -
1 stop32h 15m
Mon 11/161:50 pm -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 11/2$802
Mon 11/98:05 pm -
1 stop38h 35m
Fri 11/131:50 pm -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 11/4$803
Mon 11/306:00 pm -
1 stop16h 10m
Tue 12/156:30 am -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 11/2$804
Mon 11/98:05 pm -
1 stop38h 35m
Wed 12/98:10 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 11/1$806
Wed 12/25:15 pm -
2 stops15h 40m
Wed 12/97:15 am -
2 stops18h 44m
Deal found 11/4$824

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

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$775
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$310
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$988

Good round-trip deal

$867 or less

Good one-way deal

$602 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Istanbul flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Istanbul flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul.

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Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - IST Istanbul

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/10

6:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$353

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - IST Istanbul

DCAIST

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/3

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$357

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - IST Istanbul

DCAIST

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/15

1:00 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$358

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - IST Istanbul

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/12

8:15 am-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$408

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - IST Istanbul

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/20

7:10 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$443

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - IST Istanbul

DCAIST

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/13

5:35 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$599

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - IST Istanbul

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/29

8:40 am-6:10 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$605

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - IST Istanbul

DCAIST

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/10

1:25 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$606

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - IST Istanbul

DCAIST

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/29

2:59 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 51m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$607

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - IST Istanbul

DCAIST

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/15

5:35 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$649

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport (average of $730). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,291). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between $789 and $1,183 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $775 on Lufthansa (Mar 27-Mar 31).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport?

Amman (AMM) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $211.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 20m.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flights?

Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport is 64 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 day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Delta, andQatar Airways from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Crew

8.4

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport?

    For as low as $828, KLM can have you in Istanbul Airport from Washington, D.C. in 12h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5207 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport is Icelandair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $429 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Scandinavian Airlines and Etihad Airways, starting at $565 and $637 round-trip. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with SAUDIA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $343. Egyptair flights start at $373 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $426 one-way.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport are MIAT Mongolian (63%), Thai Airways (54%) and Turkish Airlines (54%).

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport is generally $1,472, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $428. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Istanbul), you can expect to pay $746 for that flight.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport (average of $730). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,291). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$394Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$565Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$628Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$637Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$652Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$665Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$708Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$749Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$777Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$805Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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