Washington, D.C.

$372+ 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — WAS
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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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 December 12, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/184:50 amIST - IAD
1 stop19h 45mKLM
Fri 1/236:50 pmIAD - IST
1 stop25h 00mKLM
Deal found 12/11$632
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/135:55 pmIST - IAD
1 stop30h 10mKLM
Wed 12/316:05 pmIAD - IST
1 stop14h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/10$635
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:30 amIST - DCA
2 stops37h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1210:30 amDCA - IST
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$637
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 12/268:30 amIST - IAD
Nonstop11h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/2410:15 pmIAD - IST
Nonstop10h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/9$638
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/145:55 pmIST - IAD
1 stop30h 10mKLM
Mon 10/59:45 pmIAD - IST
1 stop22h 45mKLM
Deal found 12/9$641
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/218:30 amIST - IAD
Nonstop11h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/81:30 pmIAD - IST
Nonstop10h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/10$648
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/105:55 pmIST - IAD
1 stop30h 10mDelta
Tue 10/65:40 pmIAD - IST
1 stop15h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/9$651
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/145:55 pmIST - IAD
2 stops30h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/59:45 pmIAD - IST
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$652
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/135:55 pmIST - IAD
1 stop30h 10mDelta
Wed 12/316:05 pmIAD - IST
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/11$653
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/224:50 amIST - IAD
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Thu 1/812:23 pmIAD - IST
2 stops20h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/9$657
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/234:50 amIST - IAD
2 stops25h 23mDelta
Mon 1/1212:23 pmIAD - IST
2 stops20h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/9$662
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Fri 12/268:10 amIST - BWI
1 stop18h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 3/249:35 pmBWI - IST
1 stop20h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9$678

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 December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$542
(Air France)

One-way from

$372
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$708
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 ($36 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

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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Istanbul

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Wed 4/1

7:40 am-11:35 am

Nonstop10h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/29

9:40 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

$630

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Mon 1/19

5:55 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/15

5:11 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops15h 44m

$631

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

1:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/30

3:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$632

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Wed 5/6

1:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/28

12:43 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$632

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Fri 1/16

12:05 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/7

7:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$635

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Fri 1/16

12:05 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/14

7:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$635

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Fri 1/16

12:05 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/21

7:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$635

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - DCA

ISTDCA

Istanbul

Tue 2/3

6:30 am-3:33 pm

2 stops17h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/3

3:10 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$635

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - DCA

ISTDCA

Istanbul

Sun 1/18

4:50 am-4:29 pm

2 stops19h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/15

5:59 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops14h 56m

$637

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - DCA

ISTDCA

Istanbul

Thu 2/19

6:30 am-7:12 pm

2 stops20h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/7

2:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$638

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul 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 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul 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 to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (average of $421). Flying from Istanbul 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 12, 2025.

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

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 December 12, 2025.

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 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 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, and Turkish 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.6

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 to Washington, D.C.?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines, KLM, and United Airlines fly from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. in about 10h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 15m. 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 $418, 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 40% 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $404. Users have also found prices from $415 and $424 on British Airways and Royal Jordanian, respectively.

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

  • 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 (80%), Turkish Airlines (69%) and Pakistan International Airlines (69%).

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

    While on average a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. is generally $777, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $630. When looking at the most popular route, (Istanbul - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $572 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (average of $421). Flying from Istanbul 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.

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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$418Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$451Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$579Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$611Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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