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$275+ 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — IST
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul
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 10, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/88:30 pm
BWI
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SAW
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/158:30 am
SAW
-
BWI
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$574
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 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
Tue 4/148:30 am
SAW
-
BWI
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$579
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 4/278:30 pm
BWI
-
SAW
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/77:45 am
SAW
-
BWI
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$624
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 11/21:00 pm
BWI
-
IST
2 stops19h 55m
Delta
Thu 11/124:50 am
IST
-
BWI
2 stops25h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$638
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 11/21:00 pm
BWI
-
IST
2 stops19h 55m
Delta
Mon 11/164:50 am
IST
-
BWI
2 stops26h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$639
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 11/41:00 pm
BWI
-
IST
2 stops30h 50m
Delta
Wed 11/184:50 am
IST
-
BWI
2 stops25h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$651
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/128:20 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/174:30 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/10$655
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:20 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/144:30 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/7$656
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:30 pm
IAD
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SAW
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/179:30 am
SAW
-
IAD
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$657
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sun 4/128:20 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 4/184:30 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/8$658
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 4/278:20 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 5/74:30 am
IST
-
IAD
2 stops38h 53m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/5$660
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 8/208:20 pm
IAD
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IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/24:30 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/5$661

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 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$574
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$275
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$771
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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 10, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/27

6:03 am-3:30 am

2 stops38h 27m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-6:04 pm

2 stops19h 04m

$651

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/7

10:54 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 26m

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-7:16 pm

2 stops20h 16m

$688

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

8:20 pm-3:40 am

1 stop24h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 5/21

4:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$732

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/22

7:05 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 4/2

4:25 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$765

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - SAW

IADSAW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

5:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/12

8:50 am-9:24 pm

2 stops19h 34m

$768

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/11

7:46 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 34m

Istanbul

Thu 5/21

4:25 am-7:16 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$788

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/9

10:54 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 26m

Istanbul

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-7:16 pm

2 stops20h 16m

$788

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - SAW

IADSAW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/2

5:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 4/17

8:50 am-3:35 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$789

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - IST

IADIST

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

6:15 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops15h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-4:05 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$799

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - SAW

BWISAW

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/25

8:30 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 5/2

8:30 am-7:25 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$805

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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 6, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul (average of $394). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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 10, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 February 21, 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. Saturday 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 10, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to TR5 are scheduled on a Tuesday (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?

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 10, 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
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.8
Good
1,468 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
4,249 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
619 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
7,840 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 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 14h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5207 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 $394. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Egyptair, from $473, and Lufthansa, from $559. 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 (74%), Turkish Airlines (63%) or Pakistan International Airlines (63%) 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 $390. On average you can expect to pay $1,938. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $548.

  • 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 $45 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul (average of $394). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $769). 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 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$394Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EgyptairCheapest$473Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$559Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$565Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$618Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$630Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$649Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$669Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$696Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$702Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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