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C$ 502 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul (IAD-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

sáb., 1 nov. - lun., 24 nov.
Icelandair Logo
8:40 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.IAD-IST
20h 15m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
12:25 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.IST-IAD
14h 05m1 stop
C$ 961Icelandair
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mar., 23 sep. - vie., 3 oct.
Icelandair Logo
8:30 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.IAD-IST
20h 25m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
12:25 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.IST-IAD
13h 55m1 stop
C$ 992Icelandair
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dom., 2 nov. - sáb., 8 nov.
KLM Logo
9:25 p.m. - 3:50 a.m.IAD-IST
22h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
4:50 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.IST-IAD
19h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,015KLM
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mié., 5 nov. - mié., 12 nov.
KLM Logo
9:25 p.m. - 3:50 a.m.IAD-IST
22h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
4:50 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.IST-IAD
19h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,017KLM
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mar., 4 nov. - mar., 18 nov.
Delta Logo
9:25 p.m. - 3:50 a.m.IAD-IST
22h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:50 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.IST-IAD
19h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,029Delta
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lun., 12 ene. - mié., 21 ene.
Delta Logo
6:05 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.IAD-IST
14h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:50 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.IST-IAD
19h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,031Delta
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mar., 9 dic. - mar., 16 dic.
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6:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.IAD-IST
20h 45m1 stop
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8:50 a.m. - 11:23 a.m.IST-IAD
34h 33m2 stops
C$ 1,032
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mar., 13 ene. - jue., 22 ene.
United Airlines Logo
6:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.IAD-IST
15h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.IST-IAD
17h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,033United Airlines
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dom., 23 nov. - jue., 4 dic.
United Airlines Logo
5:33 p.m. - 6:05 p.m.IAD-IST
16h 32m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.IST-IAD
17h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,038United Airlines
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mar., 18 nov. - lun., 1 dic.
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5:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.IAD-IST
21h 30m1 stop
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7:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.IST-IAD
28h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,058
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users
Arrive early at IAD for long security lines.
Explore Istanbul Airport's duty-free shopping options.
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 11% price drop
May
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 961
Overall average: C$ 1,311
Icelandair
sáb. 1/11lun. 24/11
IAD - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,266
Typical prices: C$ 1,248-1514
Turkish Airlines
mar. 7/10vie. 17/10
IAD - IST • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
IAD

Arrive early at IAD due to long security lines. Consider checking an airport map to plan your route efficiently.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
IST

Use the Havaist shuttles for a comfortable ride from IST to central Istanbul locations like Taksim Square.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is September, where tickets cost C$ 1,279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,701 and C$ 1,543 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,287 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightC$ 502
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesSep 2024
Istanbul airport is huge with lots of duty free and shopping options. Limited food choice. And if you are on budget, pack your food in advance as everything is si darn expensive. They primarily take Euro .
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesJul 2024
Wear compression socks. If you are really tall get the seat with extra legroom Istanbul airport is hugeeeeee so be prepared and verify that you have enough time between flights if you are connecting Things are more expensive and they accept US$ but obviously charge at the euro rate
RobertFlew with Turkish AirlinesMay 2024
Learn about the stopover in Istanbul program before you book so that you may be able to take advantage without having to pay for change fees or fare changes.

FAQs for booking Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport was C$ 362 for a one-way ticket and C$ 694 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    Washington, D.C. and Istanbul are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Washington, D.C. from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and will be arriving at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    Lufthansa, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,065 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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