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$416+ Cheap flights from Istanbul 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — WAS
Jul 22 — Jul 291
Wed 7/22
Wed 7/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 22, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/197:55 pm
IST
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BWI
1 stop30h 50m
British Airways
Sun 10/119:35 pm
BWI
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IST
1 stop33h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 6/22$654
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/198:15 am
IST
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DCA
2 stops21h 44m
British Airways
Sun 10/117:06 pm
DCA
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IST
2 stops17h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 6/18$666
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/248:15 am
IST
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IAD
2 stops38h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 9/107:10 pm
IAD
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IST
2 stops22h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$672
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:00 am
IST
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IAD
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/209:45 pm
IAD
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IST
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$676
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Fri 9/44:30 am
IST
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IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/208:20 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/20$677
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:40 am
IST
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IAD
Nonstop10h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/52:30 pm
IAD
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IST
Nonstop8h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18$690
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/107:35 am
IST
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IAD
2 stops24h 24m
British Airways
Sun 11/221:58 pm
IAD
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IST
2 stops19h 27m
British Airways
Deal found 6/19$691
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Thu 9/34:30 am
IST
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IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 9/2212:25 pm
IAD
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IST
2 stops32h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/20$692
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:40 am
IST
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IAD
Nonstop10h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/229:45 pm
IAD
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IST
Nonstop10h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/17$693
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 9/74:30 am
IST
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IAD
1 stop19h 30m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/198:20 pm
IAD
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IST
1 stop24h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/20$694
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/61:55 pm
IST
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IAD
1 stop13h 05m
Lufthansa
Sun 8/165:55 pm
IAD
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IST
1 stop20h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/20$697
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/135:20 pm
IST
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IAD
1 stop29h 15m
KLM
Wed 9/236:15 pm
IAD
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IST
2 stops15h 05m
KLM
Deal found 6/17$698

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 (TR5) 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 June 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$654
(British Airways)

One-way from

$416
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$723
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. 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 June 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Sat 9/19

7:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/11

9:35 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$654

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Sat 11/7

7:35 am-12:30 am

2 stops24h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/22

8:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$659

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Tue 12/8

6:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/6

8:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$708

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - DCA

ISTDCA

Istanbul

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-5:28 pm

2 stops18h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/30

10:10 am-4:20 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$711

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Thu 7/9

1:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/18

3:10 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$729

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Tue 12/8

7:35 am-10:12 pm

2 stops22h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/6

9:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$729

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Wed 9/16

8:15 am-5:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/22

7:25 pm-1:05 am

1 stop22h 40m

$730

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Fri 8/14

4:25 am-5:47 pm

2 stops20h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/1

10:40 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$770
Quickest round-trip

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Fri 7/10

5:40 am-3:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/18

10:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$791

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Thu 8/6

8:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/17

5:59 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 26m

$793

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (average of $321). Flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $584). 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 June 22, 2026.

When flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul 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 June 22, 2026.

The most flights from TR5 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 to Washington, D.C.?

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

About 28% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 28% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 89 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.

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 June 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Istanbul 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,408 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,874 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,086 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,063 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,530 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 to Washington, D.C.?

    Airlines like British Airways, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. in about 17h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 25m. The distance between Istanbul and Washington, D.C. is about 5207 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    KLM, at $451, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Lufthansa. KLM is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $378. Users have also found prices from $471 and $554 on Egyptair and Royal Jordanian, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. is Istanbul - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Istanbul - Baltimore/Washington or Istanbul - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. are Thai Airways (87%), Turkish Airlines (79%) and Pakistan International Airlines (79%).

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

    While on average a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. is generally $885, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $590. When looking at the most popular route, (Istanbul - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $690 for that flight.

  • 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 to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (average of $321). Flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $584). 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.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.. 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 June 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$451Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$551Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$620Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$625Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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