Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Washington – Istanbul
Outbound – Nov 30, 2026
2 stops
17h 45m KEF
AMS
Return – Dec 15, 2026
2 stops
17h 40m AMS
KEF
$864
3 days ago
Washington – Istanbul
Outbound – Jan 3, 2027
direct
9h 40m Return – Jan 19, 2027
direct
11h 15m $918
2 days ago
Washington – Istanbul
Outbound – Jan 4, 2027
direct
10h 0m Return – Jan 19, 2027
direct
11h 15m $916
2 days ago
Washington – Istanbul
Outbound – Nov 29, 2026
direct
9h 40m Return – Dec 15, 2026
direct
11h 15m $905
3 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Today’s flight suggestion for Washington - Istanbul
Outbound November 29, 2026 · Inbound December 15, 2026
Today’s suggestion
7:40 PM
IAD 8:15 PM +1
SAW16h 35m
2 stops
1:20 PM
SAW 7:05 PM +1
IAD37h 45m
3 stops
From $824
1:30 PM
IAD 7:10 AM +1
IST9h 40m
Direct
8:30 AM
IST 11:45 AM
IAD11h 15m
Direct
From $903
9:20 PM
IAD 3:20 PM +1
IST10h 0m
Direct
4:10 PM
IST 7:25 PM
IAD11h 15m
Direct
From $903
Cheapest flight tickets
$684
Average price of a round trip
$776
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
9h7
A flight from Washington to Istanbul takes on average 9h7.
Best time
December
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Istanbul is December.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
November
Nov
$961
December
Dec
$940
January
Jan
$0
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$0
May
May
$1,203
June
Jun
$1,083
July
Jul
$1,461
August
Aug
$0
September
Sep
$887
October
Oct
$917
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington to Istanbul
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Istanbul (Turkey) from Washington (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is December, with an average flight ticket price of $648 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, October and December.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 53 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Finnair. A ticket from the airline Finnair to Istanbul costs on average $671.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Turkish Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Washington to Istanbul
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $684 to $952
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $776
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of December
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
Washington, USA
airports :
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
College Park Airport (CGS)
local time :
Washington is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Washington, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 13°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 17°C.
The city of Washington (WAS) has 3 airport(s): Ronald Reagan Washington, Dulles and College Park
destination info :
Istanbul, Turkey
airports :
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
local time :
Istanbul is in the country Turkey, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Istanbul, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 10°C, with a minimum of 9°C and a maximum of 12°C.
The city of Istanbul (IST) has 2 airport(s): Istanbul and Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen
Useful info about Istanbul
What is the least touristic period to go to Istanbul?
If you want to visit Istanbul during the least touristic period, choose the month of December.
What is the most popular time to travel to Istanbul?
In Istanbul, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Washington to Istanbul?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 53 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 8 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Washington to Istanbul is Monday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Washington and Istanbul?
When you leave, you can leave from Ronald Reagan Washington or Dulles, and you will arrive at Istanbul or Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen.
How to reach Washington airport from the city centre?
The airport Ronald Reagan Washington is located 4 km, Dulles is located 42 km or College Park is located 14 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Washington to Istanbul?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Washington and Istanbul?
In summer, the average temperature is 24°C in Istanbul and 25°C in Washington. The average rainfall in summer is 26 mm in Istanbul and 133 mm in Washington. In summer, it is warmer in Washington and it rains less in Istanbul. In winter, it is colder in Istanbul and it rains more in Washington.
