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$295+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — IST
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 18, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 4/147:22 pm
BWI
-
IST
2 stops22h 58m
Delta
Tue 4/216:00 am
IST
-
BWI
2 stops19h 17m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$638
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/293:33 pm
BWI
-
IST
2 stops28h 57m
Delta
Wed 5/66:00 am
IST
-
BWI
2 stops21h 17m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$650
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Tue 10/205:33 pm
BWI
-
IST
2 stops26h 57m
Delta
Tue 11/34:50 am
IST
-
BWI
2 stops25h 20m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$651
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 4/188:20 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 4/224:30 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$658
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:30 pm
BWI
-
SAW
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/158:30 am
SAW
-
BWI
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$664
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/28:20 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/94:30 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$665
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:20 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/244:30 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$670
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:30 pm
IAD
-
SAW
3 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/288:30 am
SAW
-
IAD
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$671
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:20 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/274:30 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/16$673
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:20 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/74:30 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/18$676
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 4/188:20 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/244:30 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$677
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:30 pm
BWI
-
SAW
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/288:30 am
SAW
-
BWI
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$679

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 March 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$638
(Delta)

One-way from

$295
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$774
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/28

10:11 am-4:20 pm

2 stops23h 09m

Istanbul

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops18h 24m

$737

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/6

9:45 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-6:53 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$754

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - SAW

IADSAW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/5

5:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/27

2:40 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$779

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA - SAW

DCASAW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/21

7:56 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops18h 04m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/29

8:50 am-8:33 pm

2 stops18h 43m

$793

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA - SAW

DCASAW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/22

7:56 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops18h 04m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/29

8:50 am-8:33 pm

2 stops18h 43m

$793

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

DCA - IST

DCAIST

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/11

6:20 am-4:20 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-5:07 pm

2 stops18h 07m

$803

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/12

9:45 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 5/11

5:20 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops36h 36m

$803

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - SAW

IADSAW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/6

6:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 4/13

8:50 am-4:05 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$816

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/19

9:45 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 5/28

4:25 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$834

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/3

9:45 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-10:56 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$858

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul (average of $121). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $774). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 March 18, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 18, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to TR5 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

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

About 18% 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 Sunday 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 18% of flights being delayed.

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 March 18, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
8,288 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
7.8
Good
1,473 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
4,258 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
622 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
7,858 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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 Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul will take you 18h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5195 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul round-trip from $393. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Egyptair, from $473, and Lufthansa, from $555. Icelandair is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $343 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and Royal Jordanian, with prices starting from $519 and $542, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Istanbul, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Istanbul or Baltimore/Washington - Istanbul as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Thai Airways (81%), Turkish Airlines (75%) or Pakistan International Airlines (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul is $457. On average you can expect to pay $2,058. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $705.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    Flights departing from Washington, D.C. and landing in Istanbul layover in Frankfurt am Main most frequently.

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

    Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache more than anywhere else. Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt, and Konstablerwache can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.0 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $43 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flights?

    Flights departing from Washington, D.C. and landing in Istanbul layover in London least frequently.

  • 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?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul (average of $121). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $774). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$393Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EgyptairCheapest$473Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$555Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$574Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$618Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$630Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$649Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$695Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$696Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SAUDIACheapest$726Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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