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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 14:30 and lands at 02:24
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 09:24.

The flight takes about 11h 54m.

A direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 11h 54m, covering 6,256 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Istanbul Airport range from £654 to £974, with an average of £770 over the past 12 months. Anything below £654 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of £770. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £755 return and stopover options via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) at £734.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. 73% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £47–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £365, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Istanbul Airport route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 34 minutes.

One-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Istanbul Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £729 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £806, a difference of £76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 03m, compared to 17h 01m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 17h 14m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Istanbul Airport is 8 hours ahead of Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (Turkey Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Pakistan International Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• RwandAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.