IST - WAS

$374 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 3/12. 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
$542
KLM
jue. 1/15mar. 2/10
IST - BWI • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$629
Typical prices: $702-$923
Turkish Airlines
mar. 4/14jue. 4/30
IST - IAD • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
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Expect multiple screenings at Istanbul Airport.
Watch for a second security check at the gate.
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $631 (round-trip)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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IST-IAD
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IST-IAD
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 12% price drop
January
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

jue., ene. 15 - mar., feb. 10
KLM Logo
5:55 pm - 4:38 pm
IST
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BWI
30h 43m2 stops
KLM Logo
5:25 pm - 4:55 pm
BWI
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IST
15h 30m2 stops
$542KLM
jue., ene. 22 - vie., ene. 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 5:46 pm
IST
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BWI
20h 56m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 4:55 pm
BWI
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IST
17h 17m2 stops
$577Multiple Airlines
vie., ene. 16 - lun., feb. 9
Icelandair Logo
12:05 pm - 6:40 pm
IST
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BWI
14h 35m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
7:40 pm - 11:35 pm
BWI
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IST
19h 55m1 stop
$623Icelandair
mar., abr. 14 - jue., abr. 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 7:45 pm
IST
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IAD
11h 00mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:15 am
IAD
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IST
9h 55mnonstop
$629Turkish Airlines
lun., mar. 30 - lun., abr. 20
United Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 7:55 pm
IST
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IAD
21h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 9:25 pm
IAD
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IST
16h 20m1 stop
$632United Airlines
mar., abr. 14 - jue., abr. 30
United Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 7:40 pm
IST
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IAD
20h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 9:25 pm
IAD
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IST
25h 20m2 stops
$634United Airlines
vie., ene. 16 - lun., feb. 16
Icelandair Logo
12:05 pm - 6:40 pm
IST
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BWI
14h 35m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
7:40 pm - 11:35 pm
BWI
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IST
19h 55m1 stop
$635Icelandair
mar., ene. 20 - mar., ene. 27
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
$641Turkish Airlines
vie., ene. 23 - vie., ene. 30
British Airways Logo
8:10 am - 6:45 pm
IST
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BWI
18h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:35 pm - 12:35 am
BWI
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IST
20h 00m1 stop
$641British Airways
jue., ene. 15 - mar., feb. 17
British Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 3:35 pm
IST
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IAD
28h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:20 pm - 5:45 pm
IAD
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IST
15h 25m1 stop
$643British Airways
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 January.

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 $630 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.

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 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$374
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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 $374 for a one-way ticket and $542 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 777-300ER 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 $652 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 $717 or less one-way and $641 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.

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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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 1432 reviews
8.3Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.2Food
7.6Comfort
7.8Boarding
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Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
AMS - BUD
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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.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

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

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

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

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Booked seats (paid extra) online and found they didn’t exist on the flight. We were then separated from the rest of our party. Given seats in the very back of the plane. We will not fly Discover or Lufthansa again. We will not book flights or travel through Kayak again!

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.

Airline food is airline food, but the plane was wonderful and the seating comfort outstanding. One of my best flights in quite a while.

Crew was outstanding, helpful and friendly. Food is deteriorating. The snack at the end of the flight was not good, a greasy moosh of toast cheese snd other unidentifiable ingredients. Coming from Germany a pretzl with butter would have been better. Entertainment had a great selection.

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.

Seat very cramped, could not recline. No cheese with meal. Staff very helpful.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

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