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

• Earliest: departs at 1:30 pm and lands at 11:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 8:06 am.

The flight takes about 9h 46m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport takes 9h 46m, 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 Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport range from $805 to $1,252, with an average of $994 over the past 12 months. Anything below $805 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $994 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $592 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $1,000 for nonstop.

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

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.

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

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $366, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $41 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 39m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $967 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,039, a difference of $72.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 59m, compared with 16h 16m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 16h 24m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

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

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

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. to Istanbul Airport 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
• MIAT Mongolian: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Airways: 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.

Yes, IST offers car rental services among its ground transportation options. The car rental offices are located landside in the Domestic Arrivals Hall and are open 24 hours a day.

Travelers can reach DCA by Metrorail, taxi, rideshare or private car. The airport’s Metrorail station is served by the Blue and Yellow lines.

BWI Marshall Airport has private nursing rooms and Mamava lactation stations for traveling mothers across its five concourses. Private nursing rooms are located near Gates A1, A4, A12, B3, B8, C2, C9, D11, D23 and E6. Mamava lactation stations are near Gate D4 and in the Children’s Play Area within the D/E Connector.