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$338+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Istanbul

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 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — IST
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$973
(oojo)

One-way from

$338
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,136
From Durham to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 9/195:44 amRDU - SAW
2 stops23h 26mQatar Airways
Thu 10/28:05 pmSAW - RDU
2 stops27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$973
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 9/226:20 pmRDU - IST
1 stop26h 05mDelta
Thu 10/234:20 amIST - RDU
2 stops21h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/28$973
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 9/198:30 pmRDU - IST
1 stop34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/27:15 amIST - RDU
1 stop16h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$974
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 11/77:30 pmRDU - IST
2 stops20h 50mIcelandair
Wed 11/128:05 amIST - RDU
1 stop18h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 4/28$975
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/96:00 amRDU - IST
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/164:45 amIST - RDU
2 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$978
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 10/95:45 pmRDU - IST
2 stops41h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 10/121:45 pmIST - RDU
2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$979
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 11/72:00 pmRDU - IST
2 stops24h 10mAir Canada
Mon 11/102:30 pmIST - RDU
2 stops38h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,043
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 7/267:52 pmRDU - IST
2 stops34h 13mLufthansa
Wed 8/65:55 pmIST - RDU
1 stop26h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,055
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:20 pmRDU - SAW
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 10/84:15 pmSAW - RDU
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,059
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/256:20 pmRDU - IST
1 stop26h 05mAir France
Thu 8/74:20 amIST - RDU
2 stops20h 30mAir France
Deal found 4/28$1,084
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/257:52 pmRDU - IST
2 stops34h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/62:00 pmIST - RDU
1 stop30h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,106
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/95:05 pmRDU - IST
2 stops40h 30mLOT
Wed 11/127:50 amIST - RDU
2 stops31h 56mLOT
Deal found 4/28$1,153

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Durham

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/9

6:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 6/16

4:45 am-12:24 am

2 stops26h 39m

$978

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/18

6:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 7/9

4:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$980

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 6/5

2:10 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop16h 11m

$983

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

5:28 am-6:45 pm

2 stops30h 17m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 5/14

8:05 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$985

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

6:02 pm-6:20 am

2 stops29h 18m

Istanbul

Wed 5/14

8:05 pm-12:13 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$991

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/26

7:52 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops34h 13m

Istanbul

Wed 8/6

5:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$1,055

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/25

6:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 8/7

4:20 am-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$1,084

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

4:09 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops15h 56m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 5/14

4:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,099

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/25

7:52 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops34h 13m

Istanbul

Wed 8/6

2:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,106

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/26

7:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 8/5

2:00 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops38h 09m

$1,128

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to Istanbul

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durham to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 59 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 Durham to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Durham 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 DU8 to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham 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 29, 2025.

When flying from Durham to Istanbul, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to Istanbul 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.

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 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Durham to Istanbul have to say. 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham 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 to fly from Durham to Istanbul one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $636. Delta flights start at $818 while deals on KLM start at $904 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham 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 Durham to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Durham 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 Durham to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$615Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$657Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$729Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$771Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$813Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IcelandairCheapest$895Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$895Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$945Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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