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$270 Find cheap flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Istanbul (RDU-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:44 pm - 5:20 amRDU-IST
24h 36m1 stop
9:20 pm - 8:52 amIST-RDU
42h 32m2 stops
週三, 5月 29 - 週日, 6月 2
6:10 pm - 4:30 pmRDU-IST
15h 20m1 stop
6:45 am - 4:10 pmIST-RDU
16h 25m1 stop
$871Delta
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週六, 8月 24 - 週六, 9月 14
6:15 pm - 6:55 pmRDU-IST
17h 40m1 stop
8:05 pm - 1:00 pmIST-RDU
23h 55m1 stop
$993British Airways
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週三, 5月 8 - 週六, 5月 18
10:26 am - 9:20 pmRDU-IST
27h 54m2 stops
6:10 am - 5:36 pmIST-RDU
18h 26m2 stops
$1,007Lufthansa
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週二, 5月 14 - 週二, 5月 21
7:11 pm - 6:55 pmRDU-IST
16h 44m2 stops
8:05 pm - 9:44 pmIST-RDU
32h 39m2 stops
$1,008British Airways
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週三, 5月 8 - 週六, 5月 18
6:10 pm - 4:35 pmRDU-IST
15h 25m1 stop
8:05 am - 6:35 pmIST-RDU
18h 30m1 stop
$1,082American Airlines
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週二, 6月 11 - 週三, 1月 22
6:03 pm - 4:35 pmRDU-IST
15h 32m2 stops
8:05 am - 6:35 pmIST-RDU
18h 30m1 stop
$1,085American Airlines
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週二, 6月 11 - 週三, 1月 22
10:22 am - 9:20 pmRDU-IST
27h 58m2 stops
5:55 pm - 5:36 pmIST-RDU
30h 41m2 stops
$1,105Lufthansa
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週日, 5月 5 - 週三, 5月 15
8:00 am - 2:30 pmRDU-IST
23h 30m1 stop
6:45 pm - 8:43 amIST-RDU
20h 58m1 stop
$1,274Turkish Airlines
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週二, 5月 14 - 週日, 5月 19
8:52 am - 12:35 pmRDU-IST
20h 43m1 stop
12:45 am - 8:07 amIST-RDU
14h 22m1 stop
$1,287Turkish Airlines
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週三, 7月 17 - 週一, 7月 22

Flights from Raleigh to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Istanbul Airport on a Friday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Raleigh, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport is January, where tickets cost $844 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,575 and $1,380 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Qatar Airways ($667) and Turkish Airlines ($678). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($871) and British Airways ($993).

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February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$270
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Raleigh to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport was $270 for a one-way ticket and $842 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Istanbul Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Istanbul Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Istanbul Airport from Raleigh?

    Paris is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul, Delta or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,107 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $998 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10975 reviews
7.4food
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

10.0 ExcellentKellie, Apr 2024ANC - SEA
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

I will never fly this airline again. Checking in was poor , we had to go back to the check in counter at Raleigh - Durham international airport three times because they didn’t issue my boarding pass but rather duplicated my husband’s twice which caused a big headache at the passport control at the airport which triggered security alert and wouldn’t let us pass through we we had to wait for long time to be able to explain and clear everything after talking to the supervisor.. No food on the plane , not even crackers. No food was offered to buy ether . No ear phone was provided . Very little time to make from one plane to another and nobody to assist with smooth transition. Flight itself , we felt safe so thank you to the pilots . But customer service was terrible . We spent $ 2500 on 2 tickets, so I cannot say that service was consistent with the price .

Seats are way too much now with these new airplanes especially long flights like we had. I was 7 month pregnant and in a lot of discomfort due to small seats.

Food was horrible. This wasn’t business class. No leg space, can’t sleep in row position, huge delay

I liked how easy my transfers between flights in Keflavik were. I would have appreciated more food options in Keflavik.

The plane was flaming hot! Could not breathe. Everyone coughing from heat. Awful.

My biggest problem was the flight from KEF to DUB was delayed, which caused me to miss my connecting flight in DUB and we were forced into an unplanned 10-hour layover in DUB. Crew and boarding staff were all very friendly but this was a real inconvenience and especially uncomfortable for my disabled wife.

Not much! This was my first flight with Iceland air and unfortunately it wasn’t what I have expected. My luggage is lost nothing as of yet where it was left. Not a good service at all!!

The seat size was more like a domestic than an international flight. In fact, i would compare the ammenities, quality and service to a short hall ryan air flight, which was unexpected for an international flight. The plane was extremely hot so sleeping was difficult. My biggest complaint was that they are very strict on carry on luggage only allowing it to weigh 10kg/22lb. I try to limit myself to a carryon so i don't have to mess with bagage claim, but the wieght restriction made it impossible. I have never had a carry on weight restriction (at least enforced) on an international flight. Will not be including them in future searches.

Pros: "I liked the northern lights look after boarding upon introduction of the captain and crew members. Everyone was super personal and uninformed looked great. The best part was when they started boarding from the last row, which is the most logical and efficient way to do it"
Pros: "Got assisted to the plane by airport staff as I was in a wheelchair"
Cons: "Food on board was awful. Ordered hamburger but not availabe having already pre paid. Pizza was poor quality and had no taste. Range of food disappointing"

Horrible experience. Nothing to give to kids to keep them entertained.

I think I have bruises on my kneecaps. Do the seats have to be so close together these days? And if they are so close they really shouldn’t recline. I think when the gentleman in front of me reclined, the back of his head was on my chin. That being said the crew were always caring and polite, and the flight was on time and very safe. So I’m grateful for that.

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Trouble keeps changing the time and I was booked different flight without knowing it was bad experience

That was no easy way to get on board in the plane was very hot and I couldn’t talk to the crewmember there super rude and they couldn’t fix the AC. They felt very uncomfortable for 3 1/2 hours flight. I would not use airline next time. Thank you.

I dropped my wallet under my seat on this flight with all of my money and credit card. I requested to be able to go back and retrieve it but Lufthansa denied my request. I went to the Customer Services and they called Lost and Found but I was told nothing found would be turned in until around 12:00pm. My next flight was leaving so I was unable to check to see if my wallet was turned in. I will never fly with Lufthansa again.

My concern is with Flight: 441 IAH-FRA I was very cramped in my seat and the person in front of me was reclined. I pulled my wallet out of my purse and when finished I did my best to cram it back into my purse. Our flight was very delayed and we were rebooked twice and lots of airport time. As I got off the flight I noticed that I had dropped my wallet( containing all my credit & debit bank cards + 240 US dollars & 240 Euros. I spoke to customer service & Lost &Found. I was denied access to look on the plane. Therefore I have been without money and given no help. Paula Bjork 503.545.6698

Dinner was good by air travel standards but breakfast was too light and heavy on carbs/sugar.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

So far so good. I missed my flight because of the Lufthansa diversion. United helped me to figure out how to get accommodations from Lufthansa for my long layover. They help me book appropriate onward flight.

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Raleigh to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/23週一
2 stops
47h 08mRDU-IST
$270
9/24週二
2 stops
32h 08mRDU-IST
$274
9/28週六
2 stops
36h 47mRDU-IST
$285
9/25週三
2 stopsQatar Airways
22h 43mRDU-IST
$667
9/23週一
1 stopTurkish Airlines
13h 30mRDU-IST
$678
9/24週二
1 stopTurkish Airlines
13h 30mRDU-IST
$689
9/22週日
2 stopsAir Canada
20h 05mRDU-IST
$694
9/27週五
2 stopsQatar Airways
22h 43mRDU-IST
$754
6/10週一
1 stopDelta
15h 20mRDU-IST
$2,099
6/8週六
1 stopDelta
15h 20mRDU-IST
$2,574

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Last minute flights from Raleigh to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Raleigh to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26週五
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 10mRDU-IST
5/3週五
multi-stopBritish Airways
20h 51mIST-RDU
$1,183
4/26週五
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 10mRDU-IST
5/3週五
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 35mIST-RDU
$1,201
4/26週五
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 03mRDU-IST
5/6週一
multi-stopQatar Airways
29h 31mIST-RDU
$1,218
4/26週五
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 07mRDU-IST
5/3週五
multi-stopLufthansa
24h 17mIST-RDU
$1,220
4/26週五
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 10mRDU-IST
5/6週一
multi-stopBritish Airways
20h 19mIST-RDU
$1,510
4/26週五
multi-stop
16h 20mRDU-IST
5/6週一
multi-stop
27h 31mIST-RDU
$1,513
4/26週五
multi-stopEtihad Airways
48h 20mRDU-IST
5/2週四
multi-stopEtihad Airways
45h 39mIST-RDU
$2,853

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Raleigh - Istanbul Airport Flights

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Raleigh (RDU)United States

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

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Istanbul Airport - Raleigh

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