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Flights from Washington D.C. to Istanbul

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Istanbul over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £249 and round-trip from £497. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Washington D.C. to Istanbul operate an average of 11 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 27.3% on-time departure rate and a 77.3% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Washington D.C. to Istanbul flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Istanbul are Lufthansa, EgyptAir, and Qatar Airways, among 4 carriers on this route. Saudia offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Istanbul according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Washington D.C. to Istanbul Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Washington D.C. to Istanbul?

Average price of one-way tickets from Washington D.C. to Istanbul booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Washington D.C. to Istanbul, fares are lowest in February (£467) and highest in December (£845).

£845
£656
£467
£278
    Cheapest
  • £570
    Sep
  • £634
    Oct
  • £597
    Nov
  • £845
    Dec
  • £585
    Jan
  • £467
    Feb
  • £490
    Mar
  • £508
    Apr
  • £768
    May
  • £792
    Jun
  • £582
    Jul
  • £489
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Washington D.C. to Istanbul?

Average price of return tickets from Washington D.C. to Istanbul booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Washington D.C. to Istanbul, fares are lowest in October (£634) and highest in July (£1,800).

£1,800
£1,217
£634
£51
    Cheapest
  • £724
    Sep
  • £634
    Oct
  • £820
    Nov
  • £1,113
    Dec
  • £699
    Jan
  • £832
    Feb
  • £750
    Mar
  • £810
    Apr
  • £772
    May
  • £1,251
    Jun
  • £1,800
    Jul
  • £804
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Istanbul?

    Based on Trip.com data, Saudia offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £249 (for example, IAD–IST on Tue, Oct 27). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Saudia offers fares from £497, departing on Sun, Oct 18 and returning on Thu, Oct 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Washington D.C. to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Washington D.C. (WAS) to Istanbul (IST) takes an average of 9 hours 55 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 13 direct flights operate each week between Washington D.C. and Istanbul. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – TK188 (departure at 13:53) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – TK008 (departure at 22:07)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Washington D.C. to Istanbul on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Oct 27, with one-way fares from just £249.
    · Compare airlines. Turkish Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Istanbul.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Istanbul is usually August, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Istanbul on September 23, 2026 with Saudia, with prices starting at £513.
  • Flights to Istanbul can arrive at: Ataturk Airport (ISL), Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). The most common route connects Dulles International Airport and Istanbul Airport (IAD–IST).
  • The time difference between Istanbul and Washington D.C. is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Washington D.C. to Istanbul is £496. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Washington D.C. to Istanbul is £850. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Washington D.C. and Istanbul, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.