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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,163. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.$1,065 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,065, select.
Istanbul.$1,065 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,065, select.
Istanbul.$1,067 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,067, select.
Istanbul.$1,069 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,069, select.
Istanbul.$1,069 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,069, select.
Istanbul.$1,069 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,069, select.
Istanbul.$1,071 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Thu, 18 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,071, select.
Istanbul.$1,071 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,071, select.
Istanbul.$1,073 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,073, select.
Istanbul.$1,092 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,092, select.
Istanbul.$1,120 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,120, select.
Istanbul.$1,123 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,123, select.
Istanbul.$1,124 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,124, select.
Istanbul.$1,125 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,125, select.
Istanbul.$1,135 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,135, select.
Istanbul.$1,160 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,160, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $1,295
Aug
from $1,163
Sep
from $1,065
Oct
from $1,092
Nov
from $1,069
Dec
from $1,065
Jan
from $1,073
Feb
from $1,168
Mar
from $1,071
Apr
from $1,071
May
from $1,334
Jun
from $1,305

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Washington D.C. to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,065
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time9 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week54

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Istanbul is $1,065. 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.
9 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Istanbul.
IndiGo, Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways fly direct from Washington D.C. to Istanbul.
As of July 2026, there are 54 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Istanbul is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 45 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.

Flying from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport (IST): What you need to know

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is Washington DC's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport (IST) departing from here.

  • Istanbul is eight hours ahead of Washington DC. Istanbul Airport is located in Istanbul, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Washington DC to IST.

  • With more people on the move during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to IST. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

  • Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Think about setting out from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Istanbul Airport (IST) plane ticket from this hub.

  • From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to IST are available with Turkish Airlines.

  • Turkish Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the IAD to IST route.

  • Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and IST:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Washington DC to IST flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • Booking a plane ticket from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport (IST) with a stop or two can give you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to IST:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

  • The journey time to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Istanbul Airport flight:

  • The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.

About Istanbul Airport (IST)

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Right now, $514 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,065. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Washington DC to IST, book your ticket two months before your departure date.

  • Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Washington DC to Istanbul Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Washington DC to IST is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport (IST). Visit Istanbul in February for a more laid-back experience.

  • When booking your Washington DC to IST plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).

More about Istanbul

  • After booking your flight from Washington DC to Istanbul Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:

  • Your Istanbul visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Eskisehir is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 225 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum.

  • Any journey through Türkiye (Turkey) wouldn't be complete without visiting Adapazarı. Ağa Cami and Earthquake & Cultural Museum are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 153 kilometres east of Istanbul.

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