Washington to Istanbul flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Washington to Istanbul is €286 (checked on 10 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- 5 Jan€382
- 6 Jan€382
- 7 Jan€382
- 8 Jan€343
- 9 Jan€357
- 10 Jan€357
- 11 Jan€357
- 12 Jan€357
- 13 Jan€357
- 14 Jan€366
- 15 Jan€389
- 16 Jan€350
- 17 Jan€350
- 18 Jan€350
- 19 Jan€305
- 20 Jan€286
- 21 Jan€314
- 22 Jan€339
- Lowest observed
- €286, departing 20 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 10 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 82Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €653, departing 1 Dec 2026, back 7 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Turkish Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air France, British Airways, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, Frontier Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, SAS, Saudia, Swiss, TAP Air Portugal, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic (22)
- Fastest observed flight time
- 10h 45m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 8,398 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 10h 45m
- Airlines seen
- Turkish Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air France, British Airways, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, Frontier Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, SAS, Saudia, Swiss, TAP Air Portugal, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic (22)
- Alternative airports
- DCA, SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) → Washington, city gazetteer reference point (38.8951, -77.0364): ≈ 5 km.
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Washington, city gazetteer reference point (38.8951, -77.0364): ≈ 37 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Washington to Istanbul: 20 Jan 2027, €286 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €330 | 17 |
| December 2026 | €358 | 23 |
| January 2027 | €286 | 18 |
| February 2027 | €306 | 23 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Washington to Istanbul: 20 Jan 2027, €286 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €306 | 10 |
| Tuesday | €305 | 12 |
| Wednesday | €286 | 12 |
| Thursday | €314 | 11 |
| Friday | €324 | 13 |
| Saturday | €324 | 12 |
| Sunday | €323 | 12 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €446 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €410 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €410 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €410 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €369 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €405 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €436 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €406 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €406 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €406 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €406 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €406 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €368 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €345 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| €361 | 7 Nov 2026 | |
| €330 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €377 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €439 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €436 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €286 | 10 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Washington to Istanbul by days until departure (61 days or more): €286 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €369 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €330 | 16 |
| 31 to 60 days | €343 | 24 |
| 61 days or more | €286 | 34 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Washington to Istanbul: Lufthansa, €320 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | €320Apr 4, 2027 | 42 |
| KLM | €363Feb 20, 2027 | 16 |
| Air France | €371Feb 12, 2027 | 3 |
| Iberia | €425Jan 13, 2027 | 5 |
| EgyptAir | €427Nov 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Saudia | €434Nov 17, 2026 | 4 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Washington to Istanbul?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €286, found on 10 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Washington to Istanbul?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Turkish Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Istanbul?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Turkish Airlines, Aer Lingus, Air France, British Airways, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, Frontier Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, SAS, Saudia, Swiss, TAP Air Portugal, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic (22).
How long does the flight from Washington to Istanbul take?
Across the 59 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 18h 46m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How much is a round trip from Washington to Istanbul?
Cheapest round trip: €653, departing 1 Dec 2026, back 7 Dec 2026 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
When is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Istanbul?
Cheapest departure day we saw in January 2027 from Washington to Istanbul: 20 Jan 2027, €286 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Washington to Istanbul?
Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Washington to Istanbul: 20 Jan 2027, €286 (checked 10 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Washington to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Washington to Istanbul: Lufthansa, €320 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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