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$387+ 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — WAS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$490
(British Airways)

One-way from

$387
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$653
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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 12, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:25 amIST - BWI
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 11/98:30 pmBWI - IST
1 stop20h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$490
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/15:05 pmIST - IAD
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/59:20 pmIAD - IST
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$507
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/238:15 pmIST - IAD
1 stop30h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 7/810:40 pmIAD - IST
1 stop19h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$512
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/83:00 pmSAW - IAD
1 stop33h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 9/195:50 pmIAD - SAW
1 stop14h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$518
This Ucuzabilet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ucuzabilet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:25 amIST - BWI
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/98:30 pmBWI - IST
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$518
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:15 pmSAW - BWI
1 stop34h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 9/192:46 pmBWI - SAW
2 stops17h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$518
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/15:05 pmIST - IAD
1 stop29h 30mKLM
Tue 8/59:20 pmIAD - IST
1 stop23h 05mKLM
Deal found 6/10$519
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:15 amIST - DCA
2 stops23h 09mBritish Airways
Sun 12/75:49 pmDCA - IST
2 stops15h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$529
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:25 pmIST - IAD
1 stop13h 55mIcelandair
Sat 1/107:40 pmIAD - IST
1 stop20h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 6/10$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:10 amIST - IAD
2 stops22h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/73:25 pmIAD - IST
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$576
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:10 amIST - DCA
2 stops18h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/72:00 pmDCA - IST
2 stops16h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$576
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/252:00 pmIST - IAD
1 stop13h 05mLufthansa
Fri 12/1211:10 pmIAD - IST
2 stops15h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$585

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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 June 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

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Mon 10/20

8:25 am-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/9

8:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 25m

$490

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Tue 7/1

5:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/5

9:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

$507

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Mon 6/23

8:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/8

10:40 pm-1:05 am

1 stop19h 25m

$512

IstanbulBaltimore

IST - BWI

ISTBWI

Istanbul

Mon 10/20

8:25 am-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/9

8:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$518

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

SAW - IAD

SAWIAD

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 9/8

3:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop33h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/18

10:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$518

IstanbulBaltimore

SAW - BWI

SAWBWI

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/10

4:15 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/19

2:46 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops17h 34m

$518

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Tue 7/1

5:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/5

9:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

$519

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - DCA

ISTDCA

Istanbul

Mon 11/24

8:15 am-11:24 pm

2 stops23h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 12/7

5:49 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops15h 36m

$529

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Sat 9/6

12:25 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

8:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$562

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Thu 7/24

6:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/7

5:25 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$576

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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.

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 June 9, 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 80 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Istanbul to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 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).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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.

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

    British Airways, at $490, was found to be the cheapest airline from Istanbul to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include KLM and Icelandair. British Airways is priced at 28% 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 Icelandair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $505. Users have also found prices from $594 and $595 on LOT and Air Europa, 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.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 6 airlines flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$411Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$453Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$554Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$558Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$622Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$629Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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