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      Flight deals from Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,257. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Istanbul.$1,076 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,076, select.
      Istanbul.$1,081 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Mon, 19 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,081, select.
      Istanbul.$1,082 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,082, select.
      Istanbul.$1,082 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Mar, returning Mon, 5 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Mon, 29 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,082, select.
      Istanbul.$1,083 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,083, select.
      Istanbul.$1,086 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,086, select.
      Istanbul.$1,095 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr, returning Mon, 3 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,095, select.
      Istanbul.$1,121 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,121, select.
      Istanbul.$1,125 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,125, select.
      Istanbul.$1,130 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,130, select.
      Istanbul.$1,134 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,134, select.
      Istanbul.$1,136 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr, returning Thu, 8 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,136, select.
      Istanbul.$1,152 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,152, select.
      Istanbul.$1,162 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,162, select.
      Istanbul.$1,200 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,200, select.
      Istanbul.$1,201 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May, returning Fri, 11 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Dallas Fort Worth International on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Dallas Fort Worth International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,201, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in February.
      Sep
      from $1,211
      Oct
      from $1,257
      Nov
      from $1,121
      Dec
      from $1,125
      Jan
      from $1,083
      Feb
      from $1,082
      Mar
      from $1,086
      Apr
      from $1,136
      May
      from $1,200
      Jun
      from $1,408
      Jul
      from $1,374
      Aug
      from $1,209

      Direct flights from Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul

      PIA
      RwandAir
      Turkish Airlines

      Alternative Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Istanbul Sabiha

      30km from central Istanbul
      Closest
      from $1,206
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      Istanbul

      34km from central Istanbul
      Cheapest
      from $1,076
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      Dallas to Istanbul: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$1,076
      Cheapest month to flyFebruary
      Average flight time11 hrs, 48 mins
      Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
      Average flights per week15

      Finding cheap flights from Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul is $1,076. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      11 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul.
      Turkish Airlines, PIA and RwandAir fly direct from Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul.
      As of September 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul.
      The cheapest month to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International to Istanbul is usually February.
      If you're flying from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $1,076.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul on Sunday, 28 February 2027.
      Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 48 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In September, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is February, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is November.
      Currently, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

      Travelling from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Istanbul: what you need to know

      • The average duration of a direct flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul is 13 hours.

      • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is located in Dallas. Based in the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is nine hours ahead of Dallas.

      • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route, with nine weekly flights to choose from. You can fly from DFW to IST at 14:30 with Turkish Airlines.

      • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your DFW to Istanbul flight.

      • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

      • Start your journey at DFW and fly nonstop to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul tickets.

      • Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul.

      • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for plane tickets from DFW to Istanbul, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:

        • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

        • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

        • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

      • DFW is about 26 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.

      • Booked an early flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DFW:

      • 72% of flights leaving from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport reach their destination on schedule.

      • The address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Istanbul

      • $534 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul flight. A return plane ticket starts at $1,076. These fares can change based on availability.

      • Book three months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from DFW to Istanbul.

      • Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

      • Save time searching for cheap flights from DFW to Istanbul by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

      • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

      Airports in Istanbul

      Istanbul Airport (IST)

      • Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

      • It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.

      • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

      • To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from DFW to Istanbul.

      Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

      • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

      • Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 40 minutes.

      • You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near SAW. Kick back and get cosy after your DFW to Istanbul flight at one of these perfectly located options:

      • Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.

      Best time to go to Istanbul

      • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul. August is the most popular month to travel to Istanbul. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.

      • The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

      • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from DFW to Istanbul around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

      More about Istanbul

      • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Istanbul right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Istanbul:

      • All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Istanbul.

      Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

      • Istanbul will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

      • Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. No trip is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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