$333 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul departing on 11/5. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$782
Typical prices: $1,033-$719
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/6Fri 11/13
IAD - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$848
Typical prices: $1,163-$890
Turkish Airlines
Wed 8/26Thu 9/10
IAD - IST • Non-stop
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Check Turkish Airlines' stopover program before booking to avoid later fare changes.
Pack food for Istanbul Airport; prices are high, and extra legroom helps taller flyers.
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul (WAS-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 7:00 am
IAD
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IST
26h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:10 pm - 3:55 pm
IST
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IAD
27h 45m
1 stop
$782Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 6
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 12:15 pm
IAD
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IST
32h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 3:40 pm
IST
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IAD
26h 35m
1 stop
$784Qatar Airways
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 6:25 pm
BWI
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IST
16h 00m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
5:45 pm - 5:15 pm
IST
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BWI
30h 30m
1 stop
$892British Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 10
British Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 12:25 am
BWI
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IST
19h 55m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 6:45 pm
IST
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BWI
19h 10m
1 stop
$893British Airways
Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 21
Air Canada Logo
9:40 am - 4:55 pm
DCA
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IST
24h 15m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:40 am - 9:48 pm
IST
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DCA
18h 08m
2 stops
$922Air Canada
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
6:24 pm - 7:05 pm
BWI
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IST
17h 41m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 7:30 pm
IST
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BWI
19h 55m
2 stops
$924American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 5:25 pm
DCA
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IST
18h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 8:00 pm
IST
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DCA
20h 25m
2 stops
$924American Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12
Air Canada Logo
4:00 pm - 4:00 pm
DCA
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IST
16h 00m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:35 am - 10:37 pm
IST
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DCA
19h 02m
2 stops
$932Air Canada
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 24
KLM Logo
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
DCA
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SAW
16h 30m
2 stops
KLM Logo
12:55 pm - 11:04 pm
SAW
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DCA
18h 09m
2 stops
$953KLM
Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Sep 12
KLM Logo
7:45 pm - 10:55 pm
DCA
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SAW
20h 10m
2 stops
KLM Logo
8:50 am - 10:51 pm
SAW
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DCA
21h 01m
2 stops
$987KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flights

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

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

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

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul costs $757 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Istanbul Airport (IST). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul, 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 Washington, D.C. to Istanbul is December, where tickets cost $374 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,400 and $1,283 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul, 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 Washington, D.C. to Istanbul, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$333
Flight from Baltimore to Istanbul Airport

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

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 Washington, D.C. to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IAD
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IST
Sep 2024
Istanbul airport is huge with lots of duty free and shopping options. Limited food choice. And if you are on budget, pack your food in advance as everything is si darn expensive. They primarily take Euro .
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IAD
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IST
Jul 2024
Wear compression socks. If you are really tall get the seat with extra legroom Istanbul airport is hugeeeeee so be prepared and verify that you have enough time between flights if you are connecting Things are more expensive and they accept US$ but obviously charge at the euro rate
RobertFlew with Turkish Airlines
IAD
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IST
May 2024
Learn about the stopover in Istanbul program before you book so that you may be able to take advantage without having to pay for change fees or fare changes.

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul was $333 for a one-way ticket and $782 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul.

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

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Istanbul from Washington, D.C.?

    Frankfurt am Main is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. to Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

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

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Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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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 Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8401 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
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Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

6.0 GoodCynthia, Jun 2026
DTW - TYS
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Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

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

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

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

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.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

We paid for saga class, which is the business class for international. My seat was broken and did not recline and my monitor for in-flight entertainment was broken.

I liked the crew but not the uncomfortable seats and lack of movie and tv selection.

They cancelled our connecting flight resulting in another layover reaching our final destination 8 hours later than scheduled.

At least one soda free, felt like I was nickeled to death.

On-time arrivals and departures. Crew helpful and friendly. Yet everything costs extra: seat selection, food, even airphones!

I had no idea that my ticket only paid for my right to get on the plane. They charged me $130 for my carry-on bag because it was 1 inch too big she claimed but it wasn’t! Then they wanted another fee for everything. I had no idea that Icelandair had changed to such a bargain basement airline. I was very disappointed.

Second time with Saga Premium, everything was fab, but the entertainment centre on both my flights didn't work, plus the seat on the NY to Rek flight (Airbus) was so solid and so uncomfortable. The 737Max flight's seat was much, much better.

The staff was kind and helpful. There was no food, and you needed to bring your own earphones to use the entertainment, which I didn’t know.

They wouldn’t check in my luggage even though I had one checked bag prepaid. So I took my bag to the gate and tried to check it in there and two employees scolded me for bringing a large bag to the gate. I told them I was trying to check it in and that it was prepaid, and they said they couldn’t guarantee that it would arrive at my destination but they finally let me drop it off when boarding the plane and pick it up right after exiting the plane. There was no food, and there was no entertainment.

The customer service was unbeatable from the wheelchair assist team to the flight attendants. The pilot also did an excellent job managing the turbulence.

We sat in our seats on the tarmac for almost 3 hours due to storms. They would not give us water or a snack. We were to depart at 7.30 pm and it was about 10.30 when we took off. No dinner until much after that. Beef type noodle dish was terrible with about a teaspoon of beef in it. The breakfast sweet waffle with egg and sausage inside was horrible. An English muffin sandwich would have been much better. Food was the worst in all of our years of traveling the world.

Our screen kept turning off ...3 times...had to get crew attention to turn it on again

They messed up my seat so I didn’t get the one I paid for

Put me on standby; flight was late; missed my connecting flight; disaster

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Extremely uncomfortable seats. Experience was like a Frontier Airlines flight. Would not fly it again.

Not great!!! Seats in Business class were horrible; no cushion!!!

Missed it by a couple minutes and couldn’t find an alternative flight so had to spend the night in DC and after much shuffling from 1 airline to another managed to get a United to Frankfurt.

There were only 2 toilets and one of them did not work in business class. We are not allowed to cross classes so had to wait in line to use the toilets!! The entertainment touch display was finicky and did not work all the time.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Cabin class types available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Cabin classes available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.