Cheap flights from Washington to Istanbul

One-way fares from $342 · WAS → IST · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Istanbul → Washington
Cheapest fare
$342

TAP Air Portugal · Thu, Nov 12

Cheapest month
November

from $342

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
10h 45m

8,400 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Washington to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $342
  2. December 2026 $383
  3. January 2027 $368
  4. May 2027 $374

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

TAP Air Portugal
Depart17:25 Thu, Nov 12IAD → SAW 12h 45m · 2 stops
$342one way, per person
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Icelandair
Depart19:40 Mon, Nov 16IAD → SAW 12h 20m · 2 stops
$342one way, per person
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TAP Air Portugal
Depart17:25 Mon, Nov 30IAD → SAW 12h 45m · 2 stops
$344one way, per person
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Icelandair
Depart19:40 Tue, Nov 17IAD → SAW 12h 20m · 2 stops
$346one way, per person
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TAP Air Portugal
Depart17:25 Sat, Nov 28IAD → SAW 13h 35m · 3 stops
$347one way, per person
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Icelandair
Depart19:40 Tue, Nov 24IAD → SAW 12h 20m · 2 stops
$370one way, per person
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TAP Air Portugal
Depart17:25 Sat, Nov 14IAD → SAW 12h 45m · 2 stops
$412one way, per person
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TAP Air Portugal
Depart22:30 Sun, Nov 29IAD → IST 16h 15m · 3 stops
$430one way, per person
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About flights from Washington to Istanbul

Washington (WAS) and Istanbul (IST) are about 8,400 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 45m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $342, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Washington to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $342 with TAP Air Portugal, departing Thursday, November 12, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $342 to $383.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Istanbul?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $342 one way.

Are there direct flights from Washington to Istanbul?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Washington to Istanbul?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 10h 45m. Washington and Istanbul are around 8,400 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Washington to Istanbul?

Recent fares on this route were with TAP Air Portugal, Icelandair, United Airlines, Saudia and Qatar Airways.

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