Washington, D.C.

$376+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — WAS
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Fri 12/264:50 amIST - IAD
1 stop19h 45mKLM
Thu 1/16:05 pmIAD - IST
1 stop14h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/24$654
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/265:55 pmIST - IAD
1 stop30h 10mDelta
Thu 1/16:05 pmIAD - IST
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/26$655
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/255:55 pmIST - IAD
1 stop30h 10mDelta
Thu 1/16:00 amIAD - IST
2 stops26h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/24$656
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/265:55 pmIST - IAD
2 stops37h 13mDelta
Tue 12/3012:58 pmIAD - IST
2 stops19h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/26$660
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/265:55 pmIST - BWI
2 stops36h 49mDelta
Thu 1/112:34 pmBWI - IST
2 stops20h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/26$660
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/265:55 pmIST - DCA
2 stops36h 55mDelta
Thu 1/15:35 pmDCA - IST
2 stops15h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/26$660
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/264:50 amIST - IAD
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Wed 12/316:05 pmIAD - IST
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/26$661
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/264:50 amIST - IAD
2 stops26h 18mDelta
Thu 1/112:32 pmIAD - IST
2 stops20h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/26$666
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/264:50 amIST - BWI
2 stops20h 01mDelta
Thu 1/112:34 pmBWI - IST
2 stops20h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/26$666
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/264:50 amIST - DCA
2 stops26h 00mDelta
Thu 1/15:35 pmDCA - IST
2 stops15h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/26$666
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Thu 12/254:50 amIST - IAD
2 stops21h 11mDelta
Thu 1/812:29 pmIAD - IST
2 stops20h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/25$667
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Thu 12/254:50 amIST - BWI
2 stops20h 06mDelta
Thu 1/812:00 pmBWI - IST
2 stops20h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/25$667

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 December 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$514
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$376
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$724

Good round-trip deal

$707 or less

Good one-way deal

$788 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Istanbul-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Istanbul-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Wed 2/18

7:35 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/22

5:54 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops39h 36m

$517

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

7:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/22

9:30 pm-11:55 am

1 stop31h 25m

$517

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Wed 3/4

6:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/8

9:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$519

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Wed 2/18

7:35 am-9:18 pm

2 stops21h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/5

8:35 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$522

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Sat 5/23

7:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/27

9:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$532

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Mon 1/26

5:55 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops30h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/9

5:25 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$549

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-4:29 pm

2 stops17h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/28

5:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop24h 40m

$624

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

4:05 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/22

9:40 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

$630

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Mon 1/26

4:05 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/9

1:30 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop10h 00m

$632

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - DCA

ISTDCA

Istanbul

Sat 3/14

7:35 am-6:48 pm

2 stops18h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

5:53 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 32m

$633

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $422). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $655). 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 IST to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.. 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 December 26, 2025.

The most flights from IST to WAS 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 Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $401.

What’s the fastest layover option from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 59m.

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

About 25% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, Turkish Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated December 26, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.. 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 Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    For as low as $630, British Airways can have you in Washington, D.C. from Istanbul Airport in 11h 15m. The distance between Istanbul Airport and Washington, D.C. is about 5207 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $444. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $451, and Lufthansa, from $579. Users have found that KLM is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $397. However, be on the lookout for offers from TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Royal Jordanian, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Thai Airways (77%), Turkish Airlines (65%) or Pakistan International Airlines (65%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $630. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $460 on average, our data indicates $831 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. 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 Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. (average of $422). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $655). 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 4 airlines flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

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KLMCheapest$444Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$451Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$579Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$611Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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