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$297+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — IST
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Wed 8/19
Wed 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Istanbul

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 July 20, 2026.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 11/53:55 pm
RDU
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IST
1 stop22h 50m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/117:05 pm
IST
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RDU
1 stop26h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/19$1,014
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:55 am
RDU
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IST
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/236:40 pm
IST
-
RDU
1 stop24h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$1,015
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/52:45 pm
RDU
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SAW
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/1210:30 am
SAW
-
RDU
2 stops18h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$1,016
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/306:55 am
RDU
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IST
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/207:20 am
IST
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RDU
1 stop23h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$1,016
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Mon 9/73:40 pm
RDU
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IST
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/118:10 am
IST
-
RDU
2 stops18h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18$1,018
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Sun 9/64:00 pm
RDU
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IST
2 stops46h 25m
Lufthansa
Mon 9/141:55 pm
IST
-
RDU
1 stop30h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/18$1,019
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/75:41 am
RDU
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IST
2 stops22h 39m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/118:10 pm
IST
-
RDU
2 stops24h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/19$1,020
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Mon 8/313:40 pm
RDU
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IST
1 stop14h 20m
Lufthansa
Thu 10/221:55 pm
IST
-
RDU
1 stop30h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/16$1,021
This Pegasus deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Pegasus is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/68:25 pm
RDU
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SAW
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/1510:20 am
SAW
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RDU
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18$1,022
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/292:45 pm
RDU
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SAW
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/912:55 pm
SAW
-
RDU
2 stops40h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$1,024
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Sun 9/66:10 pm
RDU
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SAW
2 stops15h 55m
KLM
Tue 9/158:50 am
SAW
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RDU
2 stops18h 58m
KLM
Deal found 7/18$1,025
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/306:48 pm
RDU
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IST
2 stops23h 32m
KLM
Sun 9/64:25 am
IST
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RDU
1 stop18h 30m
KLM
Deal found 7/16$1,025

Find 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 (TR5). 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 July 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,014
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$297
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,089
From Raleigh-Durham to Istanbul
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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 July 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/3

6:45 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Fri 10/23

6:40 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop24h 32m

$1,015

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/16

2:45 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 9/20

7:20 am-11:41 pm

1 stop23h 21m

$1,016

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/17

6:45 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 9/21

7:20 am-11:41 pm

1 stop23h 21m

$1,016

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/12

4:05 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 10/24

4:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,027

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/16

7:05 am-9:25 pm

3 stops31h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 10/25

6:30 am-5:39 pm

2 stops42h 09m

$1,047

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/18

8:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 8/25

10:20 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$1,060

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/1

8:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 9/11

10:20 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$1,060

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/7

8:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/14

6:25 am-5:09 pm

2 stops41h 44m

$1,063

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/2

5:47 am-12:20 pm

2 stops22h 33m

Istanbul

Thu 11/5

8:10 pm-7:23 pm

2 stops31h 13m

$1,078

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/16

8:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 8/23

10:20 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$1,080

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul (average of $580). Flying from Raleigh to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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?

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

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 July 20, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Delta, andTurkish Airlines from Raleigh to Istanbul 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,476 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,447 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
713 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,147 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,541 reviews

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Istanbul?

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Istanbul in 17h 15m. Fly via KLM to get the fastest option. There are 5404 mi between Raleigh and Istanbul.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Istanbul round-trip from $382. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $549, and British Airways, from $603. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Raleigh to Istanbul are United Airlines ($458), Lufthansa ($459), and Turkish Airlines ($497).

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

    Of the flights from Raleigh to Istanbul that have layovers, most of them stop in Frankfurt am Main.

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

    Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Festhalle are the most popular attractions in Frankfurt am Main if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Festhalle can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $39 per day.

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

    Flights departing from Raleigh and landing in Istanbul layover in New York 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul (average of $580). Flying from Raleigh to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,266). 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 July 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$382Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$549Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$603Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$613Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$617Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$637Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$645Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$657Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$689Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$885Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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