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

• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

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
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• MIAT Mongolian: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $634 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $980 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $63–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 9% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $939 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,013, a difference of $74. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 39 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:15 pm and lands at 11:04 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 8:09 am.

The flight takes about 9h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $973. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul takes 9h 49m, covering 5,228 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.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $382, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 01m, compared with 15h 17m via Dublin (DUB) and 16h 09m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (Turkey Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) — daily rates from around $10:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) — daily rates from around $12:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul range from $800 to $1,225, with an average of $973 over the past 12 months. Anything below $800 counts as a good deal.