IST - WAS

$382 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. departing on 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$521
British Airways
Tue 3/24Wed 4/22
IST - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$602
Typical prices: $673-$920
Turkish Airlines
Sat 2/7Fri 2/20
IST - IAD • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Expect multiple screenings at Istanbul Airport.
Watch for a second security check at the gate.
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British Airways
Cheapest • from $521 (round-trip)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. (IST-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 22
British Airways Logo
2:55 pm - 7:45 pm
IST
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BWI
35h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 12:25 am
BWI
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IST
19h 55m
1 stop
$521British Airways
Sat, Apr 25 - Sun, May 10
British Airways Logo
7:55 pm - 7:45 pm
IST
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BWI
30h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:35 pm - 12:25 am
BWI
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IST
19h 50m
1 stop
$523British Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 9:16 pm
IST
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BWI
21h 41m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:35 pm - 1:50 pm
BWI
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IST
33h 15m
1 stop
$527British Airways
Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, May 1
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 7:04 pm
IST
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BWI
19h 29m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 12:20 am
BWI
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IST
19h 50m
1 stop
$530American Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, May 1
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 7:04 pm
IST
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BWI
19h 29m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 12:20 am
BWI
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IST
19h 50m
1 stop
$534American Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 11:45 am
IST
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IAD
11h 15mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 3:20 pm
IAD
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IST
10h 05mnonstop
$602Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 7:20 pm
IST
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IAD
11h 15mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 7:30 am
IAD
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IST
10h 00mnonstop
$603Turkish Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:25 pm
IST
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IAD
17h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 3:30 am
IAD
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IST
22h 45m
1 stop
$605Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Wed, Apr 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 7:19 pm
IST
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IAD
21h 29m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 1:20 am
IAD
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IST
24h 10m
1 stop
$610Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, May 11
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 8:56 am
IST
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DCA
26h 01m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 1:00 pm
DCA
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IST
16h 00m
2 stops
$665United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Washington, D.C. flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. departing in March.

What is the cheapest Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. costs $598 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C., you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Istanbul, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C., 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 Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. is September, where tickets cost $619 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $892 and $779 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $695 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$382
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Baltimore

When to book flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. 
SabuFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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IAD
Dec 2025
If you have a long layover in Istanbul, take advantage of the free hotel stay that Turkish Airlines provides and explore Istanbul.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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IAD
Jul 2025
Be prepared to have a second security check when you arrive at your gate. They also don’t make boarding announcements so you have to figure it out yourself.
LindaFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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IAD
Apr 2024
Get there early! There are more layers of screening than in the U.S. We were handled by 10 different people on the way to the gate. Lines can get long.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Washington, D.C. flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. was $382 for a one-way ticket and $521 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Washington, D.C. from Istanbul.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C., KLM or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. are KLM and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $497 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $634 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Istanbul to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $727 or less one-way and $705 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.. 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 Istanbul to Washington, D.C.? 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.
7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1443 reviews
7.3Food
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.6Comfort
Airline reviews

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

4.0 OkayShereen, Dec 2025
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I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Safe made to destination. Late to start at GVA for icy reasons but we fought our next fly.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

To be prepared for being treated with disrespect by the ground crew.

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

Not great - seats were very narrow and food was terrible.

Some of the crew was sassy and not super helpful. The food was okay, but it seems like they were all unprepared compared to my flight I did from JFK to Frankfurt

Lufthansa flight LH04414 from Munich to Washington DC, was fine. Efficient and safe!

Bumpy ride, not Lufthansa‘s fault. Crew managed a situation over a back rest to far down well. It was two iles behind me. The person putting the seat down, against the other person’s knees, was quite rude and belligerent and needed to be told in a no nonsense matter to stopp. Male flight attendant did good job.

Had a few open seats and could use it for a great rest ful journey

It was very good. Service was friendly and efficient, and food was good.

We left 1.5 hours late therefore missing my connection. The airline didn’t give vouchers.

Food could have something without dairy, I couldn't eat anything. Tv for both seats was malfunctioning. They have one bottle of ginger ale for entire plane.... and I paid extra for these seats...very disappointed

We took two long flights with Lufthansa, both were delayed making us miss our connecting flights. Lufthansa took care of the first one. The second was a switch to United and figuring out how to rebook was not a pleasant experience.

Welp - they boarded us appropriately...then had us sit on the plane for over two hours before cancelling the flight...which meant another night in Munich. I probably had it a little better than most as over 500 people had to be accommodated/re-booked etc. The next day I boarded the same flight (for which I had now been ticketed 3 straight days) and - with "only" an hour delay, managed to finally get home over 2 days later than scheduled. I haven't flown Lufthansa to Europe in years...and I won't be looking to do so again in the future. To be clear, though, the people I interacted with - flight crew, Service Center, check-in were all professional and courteous - management is clearly to blame for their lack of communication and unpreparedness for when things go wrong.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

The flight crew was kind, flexible, and accommodating. The seats on the plane were extremely uncomfortable.

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Everything. Employees offered to help me because I had to use a cane.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

Great seat in premium economy, great food and drinks throughout lots of in flight entertainment. 1 hour 40 min delayed flying out , 2 1/2 hour wait at passport control in tampa

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