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$234+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul

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WAS — IST
Dec 20 — Dec 271
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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 November 20, 2025.

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Sat 12/67:40 pmBWI - IST
1 stop20h 15mIcelandair
Fri 12/1912:25 pmIST - BWI
1 stop14h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 11/19$417
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Wed 12/37:40 pmBWI - IST
1 stop20h 15mIcelandair
Fri 12/1212:25 pmIST - BWI
1 stop14h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 11/19$418
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Mon 12/17:40 pmBWI - SAW
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/98:30 amSAW - BWI
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$489
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Wed 11/267:40 pmBWI - IST
1 stop20h 15mIcelandair
Mon 12/812:25 pmIST - BWI
1 stop14h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 11/19$575
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Wed 12/316:05 pmIAD - SAW
1 stop15h 20mKLM
Sat 1/1712:55 pmSAW - IAD
1 stop35h 10mKLM
Deal found 11/19$599
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Wed 12/319:40 pmIAD - IST
1 stop22h 10mKLM
Sat 1/175:55 pmIST - IAD
1 stop30h 10mKLM
Deal found 11/19$603
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Wed 12/37:40 pmIAD - IST
1 stop20h 15mIcelandair
Fri 12/1212:25 pmIST - IAD
1 stop14h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 11/20$604
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Fri 12/59:45 amIAD - SAW
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/108:30 amSAW - IAD
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$605
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Tue 12/306:00 amBWI - IST
2 stops26h 55mDelta
Tue 1/134:50 amIST - BWI
2 stops22h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/18$613
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Tue 12/306:00 amBWI - IST
2 stops26h 55mDelta
Mon 1/125:55 pmIST - BWI
2 stops30h 43mDelta
Deal found 11/18$614
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Wed 12/310:41 amBWI - IST
2 stops29h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1212:25 pmIST - BWI
2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$615
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Wed 12/37:40 pmBWI - SAW
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/99:00 amSAW - BWI
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$629

Cheap 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 November 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$416
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$234
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$931
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 November 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul that are best for you.

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BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/4

6:59 pm-3:50 am

2 stops24h 51m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

4:50 am-7:07 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$587

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 1/19

5:55 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops36h 07m

$589

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 1/19

5:55 pm-12:41 am

2 stops38h 46m

$594

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/11

7:55 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 2/6

5:55 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$595

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - SAW

BWISAW

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/12

7:40 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 1/16

9:35 am-6:40 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$599

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - SAW

IADSAW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

6:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 1/17

12:55 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$599

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - SAW

IADSAW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

6:05 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 2/11

12:55 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$599

Washington, D.C.Istanbul

IAD - SAW

IADSAW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/9

6:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 2/15

3:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$599

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/7

10:54 am-3:50 am

2 stops32h 56m

Istanbul

Tue 1/20

4:50 am-11:05 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$599

BaltimoreIstanbul

BWI - IST

BWIIST

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/9

3:38 pm-3:50 am

2 stops28h 12m

Istanbul

Mon 1/19

5:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$601

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

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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 November 14, 2025.

Booking 86 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul (average of $225). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $781). 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 November 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday at noon 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 November 20, 2025.

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 22% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 185 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?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday 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 22% 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 November 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Turkish Airlines, and Icelandair 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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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 15h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5247 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 Lufthansa, from $561, and KLM, from $605. Icelandair is priced at 60% 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?

    $535 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Icelandair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and United Airlines, with prices starting from $587 and $596, respectively.

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

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

    Consider Thai Airways (77%), Pakistan International Airlines (66%) or MIAT Mongolian (66%) 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 $338. On average you can expect to pay $2,019. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $599.

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

  • 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, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt more than anywhere else. Römerberg, Festhalle, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 6.5 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $43 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Those on a layover in London interested in visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus can do so by traveling 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $29 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul (average of $225). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $781). 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$393Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$561Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$605Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$623Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Royal JordanianCheapest$669Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$687Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$696Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$713Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
British AirwaysCheapest$720Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$750Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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