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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,389. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Durham.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.
Durham.$1,027 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,027, select.
Durham.$1,029 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,029, select.
Durham.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Sat, 10 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.
Durham.$1,037 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,037, select.
Durham.$1,037 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,037, select.
Durham.$1,093 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.
Durham.$1,093 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.
Durham.$1,093 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.
Durham.$1,095 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,095, select.
Durham.$1,116 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,116, select.
Durham.$1,118 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,118, select.
Durham.$1,169 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,169, select.
Durham.$1,263 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Sat, 8 May.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 8 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,263, select.
Durham.$1,265 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,265, select.
Durham.$1,303 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,303, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Raleigh / Durham

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Raleigh / Durham flights are currently cheapest in December.
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Istanbul to Raleigh / Durham: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Raleigh / Durham: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Raleigh / Durham is $1,025. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Istanbul to Raleigh / Durham. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,025.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Istanbul to Raleigh / Durham.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Raleigh / Durham is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Thursday, 24 December 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Istanbul Airport and Raleigh / Durham Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Raleigh / Durham 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 Durham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Raleigh / Durham.

Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Durham is UTC-5, which is eight hours behind Istanbul.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your IST to RDU flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IST and RDU:

    • New York John F. Kennedy Airport

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport

    • Detroit Wayne County Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

  • $698 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,025. These prices may change based on demand.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from IST to RDU, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from IST to RDU.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham

  • Raleigh / Durham Airport to central Durham has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.

  • Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Durham in March.

  • When booking your flight from Istanbul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from IST to RDU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • Durham is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.

  • Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.

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