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$375+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Istanbul

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RDU — IST
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Istanbul are usually found in November or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 October 31, 2024.

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June

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November

Round-trip from

$707
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$375
(Kiwi.com)
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
From Raleigh-Durham to Istanbul
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Istanbul

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/46:29 pmRDU - IST
2 stops25h 41mDelta
Wed 12/115:10 amIST - RDU
1 stop19h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/31$807
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/272:28 pmRDU - IST
2 stops19h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/46:50 amIST - RDU
2 stops35h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$827
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/310:35 amRDU - IST
2 stops23h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/176:50 amIST - RDU
2 stops35h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 10/30$828
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/275:38 amRDU - SAW
2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/43:50 pmSAW - RDU
2 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$832
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/105:26 pmRDU - IST
2 stops16h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/177:35 amIST - RDU
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$832
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/58:05 pmRDU - IST
2 stops18h 40mLufthansa
Thu 12/126:50 amIST - RDU
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 10/30$842
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/39:35 pmRDU - SAW
1 stop33h 10mBritish Airways
Tue 12/173:50 pmSAW - RDU
1 stop34h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/30$846
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 12/59:30 pmRDU - IST
1 stop19h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 12/127:35 amIST - RDU
1 stop18h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/30$870
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/1210:35 amRDU - IST
2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/196:50 amIST - RDU
1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$937
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/2212:20 pmRDU - IST
1 stop17h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/57:05 pmIST - RDU
1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,160
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/236:21 pmRDU - SAW
2 stops34h 19mQatar Airways
Sun 12/18:10 pmSAW - RDU
2 stops35h 17mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/31$1,283
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/196:00 amRDU - IST
2 stops39h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/2312:05 amIST - RDU
3 stops46h 01mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/30$1,552

Find flights from Raleigh to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Istanbul 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/5

7:23 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops57h 32m

$375

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/4

11:40 am-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$560

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/4

9:35 pm-12:30 am

1 stop18h 55m

$571

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/12

2:50 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$597

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/12

9:30 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$625

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/6

12:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$775

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/6

4:00 pm-8:10 pm

3 stops20h 10m

$492

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/4

6:00 am-7:05 am

3 stops41h 05m

$2,238

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/4

6:29 pm-4:10 am

2 stops25h 41m

Istanbul

Wed 12/11

5:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$807

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/14

2:15 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 2/7

8:55 am-9:44 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$827

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on October 25, 2024.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul (average of $898). Flying from Raleigh to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 RDU to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to Istanbul is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, Delta and British Airways from Raleigh to Istanbul. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8,835 reviews

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7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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8,835 reviews
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8,835 reviews

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7.9

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7.9

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8.2

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8.5

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This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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8,835 reviews

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7.9

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7.9

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8.0

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8.2

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8.5

Food

7.3

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1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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3,900 reviews
8.0
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8,835 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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8.0

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8.2

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8.5

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7.3

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1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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3,873 reviews
8.0
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8,835 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city. Raleigh-Durham is the only Raleigh airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 12 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Raleigh-Durham on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Raleigh to Istanbul for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Raleigh to Istanbul for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $707, but on average you can expect to pay $1,024.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Raleigh to Istanbul for under $1,100?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Raleigh to Istanbul within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Istanbul round-trip from $807. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $828, and Lufthansa, from $842. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Raleigh to Istanbul are Delta ($560), American Airlines ($571), and Lufthansa ($597).

  • What does RDU to IST mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Raleigh-Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a RDU to IST flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (TEQ), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Raleigh to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Raleigh to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Raleigh to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Istanbul?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Raleigh to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Raleigh to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Raleigh to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Raleigh to Istanbul flight deals updated?

    The Raleigh to Istanbul flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul (average of $898). Flying from Raleigh to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 10 airlines flying from Raleigh to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Istanbul. 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$678Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$789Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$826Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$848Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$858Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$860Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$869Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$945Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
IcelandairCheapest$986Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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