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$369+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — WAS
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
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 February 11, 2026.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/104:50 am
IST
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IAD
2 stops21h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/171:19 pm
IAD
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IST
2 stops20h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$582
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/174:50 am
IST
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IAD
2 stops21h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/75:40 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$584
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:00 am
IST
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DCA
2 stops17h 29m
KLM
Wed 9/165:00 pm
DCA
-
IST
2 stops16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 2/11$584
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/75:55 pm
IST
-
IAD
1 stop30h 10m
KLM
Mon 4/136:10 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/8$586
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/95:55 pm
IST
-
IAD
1 stop30h 10m
KLM
Mon 3/167:05 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop14h 50m
KLM
Deal found 2/10$587
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 9/16:00 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop16h 35m
KLM
Tue 9/155:40 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 40m
KLM
Deal found 2/11$588
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/114:25 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop22h 45m
KLM
Wed 12/239:25 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop22h 25m
KLM
Deal found 2/10$589
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Thu 4/306:00 am
IST
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IAD
1 stop16h 35m
KLM
Tue 5/125:40 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 40m
KLM
Deal found 2/9$591
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 9/36:00 am
IST
-
IAD
2 stops17h 25m
KLM
Tue 9/155:40 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 40m
KLM
Deal found 2/11$593
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:00 am
IST
-
DCA
2 stops17h 29m
KLM
Tue 9/155:00 pm
DCA
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IST
2 stops16h 20m
KLM
Deal found 2/11$593
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 2/204:50 am
IST
-
IAD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/256:05 pm
IAD
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IST
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$594
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Fri 3/275:55 pm
IST
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IAD
1 stop30h 10m
KLM
Wed 4/86:10 pm
IAD
-
IST
1 stop24h 10m
KLM
Deal found 2/9$597

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 February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$582
(Air France)

One-way from

$369
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$679
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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 February 11, 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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Istanbul

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

5:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop24h 40m

$596

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Tue 3/10

4:05 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop11h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/17

2:30 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop10h 00m

$635

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/12

5:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$640

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

5:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/22

6:10 pm-1:20 am

1 stop24h 10m

$650

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Mon 4/20

5:20 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$655

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/26

5:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop24h 40m

$655

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Fri 3/27

5:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/8

1:19 pm-1:20 am

2 stops29h 01m

$657

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - IAD

ISTIAD

Istanbul

Fri 3/20

4:50 am-5:35 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/31

7:29 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 51m

$660

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - DCA

ISTDCA

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

5:55 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops35h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/31

5:09 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops16h 11m

$660

IstanbulWashington, D.C.

IST - DCA

ISTDCA

Istanbul

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-7:56 pm

2 stops20h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/12

11:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$661

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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 February 6, 2026.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (average of $451). Flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $653). 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 February 11, 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 February 11, 2026.

The most flights from TR5 to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 24% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 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?

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 24% 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 February 11, 2026.
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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,451 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,780 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,731 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Delta fly from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. in about 11h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 58m. 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 36% 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 $404 and $424 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL 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 - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Istanbul - Baltimore/Washington.

  • 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 (66%), Turkish Airlines (50%) and Pakistan International Airlines (50%).

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

    While on average a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. is generally $1,527, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $573. When looking at the most popular route, (Istanbul - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $573 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (average of $451). Flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $653). 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$451Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$483Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$579Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$600Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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