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$311+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Istanbul

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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 January 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$541
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$311
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$725
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 7, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 3/258:20 amRIC - IST
2 stops33h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 4/88:15 amIST - RIC
2 stops22h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7$541
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/201:37 pmRIC - IST
2 stops19h 48mBritish Airways
Fri 2/278:10 amIST - RIC
2 stops20h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$545
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 3/115:46 pmRIC - IST
2 stops17h 19mLufthansa
Tue 3/176:30 amIST - RIC
2 stops19h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 1/6$564
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 2/267:48 pmRIC - IST
2 stops18h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/26:30 amIST - RIC
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$577
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 4/47:59 pmRIC - IST
2 stops42h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/215:40 amIST - RIC
2 stops22h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$583
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 3/114:58 pmRIC - SAW
2 stops17h 27mKLM
Tue 3/1712:55 pmSAW - RIC
2 stops34h 43mKLM
Deal found 1/6$610
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 4/110:03 amRIC - IST
2 stops31h 22mBritish Airways
Sat 4/118:15 amIST - RIC
2 stops22h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/6$655
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 4/295:20 pmRIC - IST
2 stops27h 10mDelta
Thu 5/216:00 amIST - RIC
2 stops24h 17mDelta
Deal found 1/7$679
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/257:13 pmRIC - SAW
2 stops18h 07mKLM
Fri 1/309:00 amSAW - RIC
2 stops23h 15mKLM
Deal found 1/5$736
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/251:30 pmRIC - IST
2 stops19h 25mKLM
Thu 1/294:50 amIST - RIC
2 stops19h 29mKLM
Deal found 1/5$740
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/202:35 pmRIC - IST
3 stops19h 30mAir Canada
Fri 2/276:30 amIST - RIC
3 stops20h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 1/6$754
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 4/2912:25 pmRIC - IST
2 stops32h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/214:30 amIST - RIC
2 stops24h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/5$811

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 January 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Richmond

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RichmondIstanbul

RIC - IST

RICIST

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/25

8:20 am-12:25 am

2 stops33h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 4/8

8:15 am-11:20 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$541

RichmondIstanbul

RIC - IST

RICIST

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/20

1:37 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 48m

Istanbul

Fri 2/27

8:10 am-8:14 pm

2 stops20h 04m

$545

RichmondIstanbul

RIC - IST

RICIST

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/11

5:46 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops17h 19m

Istanbul

Tue 3/17

6:30 am-7:02 pm

2 stops19h 32m

$564

RichmondIstanbul

RIC - IST

RICIST

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-6:05 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

6:30 am-11:15 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$577

RichmondIstanbul

RIC - IST

RICIST

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

7:48 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops18h 57m

Istanbul

Mon 3/2

6:30 am-7:07 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$577

RichmondIstanbul

RIC - SAW

RICSAW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/11

4:58 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops17h 27m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/17

12:55 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops34h 43m

$610

RichmondIstanbul

RIC - IST

RICIST

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/1

10:03 am-12:25 am

2 stops31h 22m

Istanbul

Sat 4/11

8:15 am-11:20 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$655

RichmondIstanbul

RIC - IST

RICIST

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/29

5:20 pm-3:30 am

2 stops27h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-11:17 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$679

RichmondIstanbul

RIC - SAW

RICSAW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/25

7:13 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 07m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 1/30

9:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops23h 15m

$736

RichmondIstanbul

RIC - IST

RICIST

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/25

1:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 1/29

4:50 am-4:19 pm

2 stops19h 29m

$740

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Istanbul (average of $121). Flying from Richmond to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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.

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 January 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines from Richmond 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,022 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,434 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,152 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,690 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,655 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond 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 Richmond to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Richmond to Istanbul, you will be flying from Byrd Intl. Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is just 6.9 mi from the center of the city. Byrd Intl is the only Richmond airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 5 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Richmond Byrd Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Istanbul?

    Airlines like British Airways, Lufthansa, and United Airlines fly from Richmond to Istanbul in about 17h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 46m. The distance from Richmond to Istanbul is about 5269 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Istanbul round-trip from $644. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $712, and British Airways, from $741. Users have found that Lufthansa is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Istanbul (average of $121). Flying from Richmond to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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 5 airlines flying from Richmond to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 January 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$644Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$712Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$741Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$768Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$794Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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