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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Lowest observed
€286Seen on 10 Nov 2026
Last checked
12 Nov 2026
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  • 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
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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

Washington → IstanbulWed 20 Jan 2027 · €286Last checked: 10 Nov 2026

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Explore the fares we observed from Washington to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

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).

Lowest fare by departure month
MonthLowest farePriced days
November 2026€33017
December 2026€35823
January 2027€28618
February 2027€30623

Lowest fare by day of the week

Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from Washington to Istanbul: 20 Jan 2027, €286 (checked 10 Nov 2026).

Lowest fare by day of the week
DayLowest farePriced days
Monday€30610
Tuesday€30512
Wednesday€28612
Thursday€31411
Friday€32413
Saturday€32412
Sunday€32312

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

Observed fares by departure date
DepartureFareSeen on
€4469 Nov 2026
€41012 Nov 2026
€41012 Nov 2026
€41012 Nov 2026
€36911 Nov 2026
€40512 Nov 2026
€4369 Nov 2026
€40612 Nov 2026
€40612 Nov 2026
€40612 Nov 2026
€40612 Nov 2026
€40612 Nov 2026
€3689 Nov 2026
€3457 Nov 2026
€3617 Nov 2026
€3308 Nov 2026
€37711 Nov 2026
€4396 Nov 2026
€4366 Nov 2026
€28610 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).

Lowest fare by days before departure
Days before departureLowest farePriced days
0 to 7 days€3698
8 to 30 days€33016
31 to 60 days€34324
61 days or more€28634

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.

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Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline

Cheapest airline from Washington to Istanbul: Lufthansa, €320 (checked 6 Nov 2026).

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
AirlineLowest farePriced days
Lufthansa€320Apr 4, 202742
KLM€363Feb 20, 202716
Air France€371Feb 12, 20273
Iberia€425Jan 13, 20275
EgyptAir€427Nov 28, 202615
Saudia€434Nov 17, 20264

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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