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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport.

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 9h 46m, covering 13,487 km.

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. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport range from C$ 1,127 to C$ 1,751, with an average of C$ 1,392 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,127 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the C$ 1,392 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 830 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to C$ 1,400 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 C$ 88–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 532, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 39m.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,356 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,454, a difference of C$ 98.

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

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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. Dulles Intl Airport (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 Kapaliçarşi. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• MIAT Mongolian: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.