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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.:

• Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 7:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:10 pm and lands at 3:25 am.

The flight takes about 11h 15m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. takes 11h 15m, covering 5,193 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. range from $684 to $861, with an average of $750 over the past 12 months. Anything below $684 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $750 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $476 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $750 for nonstop.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. flights. 70% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $51–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $698 to $5,806. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $567, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates averaging $71:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates averaging $70:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 25% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C.. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $717 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $784, a difference of $67.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Istanbul Airport and Washington, D.C..

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 06m, compared with 16h 08m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 16h 26m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Washington, D.C. is 8 hours behind Istanbul Airport (Eastern Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. flights:

• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.