How long does a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. take?

Direct flights take on average 11h 00m to travel the 5,207 miles between Istanbul and Washington, D.C..

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 55m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (2).

Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 07:35 and will be landing in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 11:30.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Washington, D.C. flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

There are direct flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C..

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. delayed?

Weekly flights between Istanbul and Washington, D.C. historically see delays in approximately 27% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 130 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Washington, D.C. flights?

Based on our data, Turkish Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 27% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Washington, D.C. flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. were found on British Airways (£515) and Turkish Airlines (£524).

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£515

Typical prices: £495-£627

British Airways

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IST - IAD • 2 stops

Cheapest direct flights

£516

Typical prices: £533-£658

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Most punctual • 73% on-time

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Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

Wed, 20 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan

18:50 - 20:42IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 52m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

19:15 - 13:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

34h 35m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

£515British Airways

Wed, 23 Dec - Tue, 2 Feb

18:50 - 22:13IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 23m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

19:15 - 01:00IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

21h 45m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

£516British Airways

Fri, 25 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

08:25 - 22:13IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

21:45 - 00:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

18h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

£517British Airways

Tue, 10 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

07:40 - 18:47IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 07m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

21:45 - 00:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

19h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

£518British Airways

Wed, 23 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan

08:30 - 11:45IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11h 15mdirect

21:20 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 00mdirect

£524Turkish Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Wed, 9 Dec

06:00 - 15:35IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

18:20 - 16:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£528Delta

Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 7 Jan

17:55 - 15:45IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

07:30 - 16:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

25h 25m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

£529Delta

Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 7 Dec

06:00 - 15:35IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:35 - 16:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

20h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£532Delta

Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 7 Jan

17:55 - 17:33IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 38m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

06:40 - 16:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

26h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

£532Delta

Sat, 26 Sep - Mon, 7 Dec

04:25 - 20:30IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

18:15 - 16:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£533Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

06:00 - 17:46IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 46m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

17:30 - 01:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

24h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£531Delta

Fri, 11 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

06:00 - 11:45IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:25 - 16:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

20h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£532Delta

Tue, 15 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

04:25 - 19:35IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:30 - 16:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

15h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£533Delta

Tue, 15 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

06:00 - 16:30IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18:26 - 03:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

26h 04m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£536Delta

Mon, 14 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

17:20 - 16:30IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21:45 - 03:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

22h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£537Delta

Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct

06:00 - 16:30IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18:32 - 03:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

25h 58m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£538Delta

Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct

04:25 - 16:05IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

18:32 - 03:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

25h 58m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£538Delta

Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

06:00 - 16:30IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

17h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21:45 - 03:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

22h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£541Delta

Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct

04:25 - 16:05IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

18:15 - 03:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

26h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£548Delta

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

06:00 - 11:45IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

36h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:25 - 16:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

20h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£562Delta

Recent direct flight deals from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.

Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 7 Jan

16:10 - 20:25IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12h 15mdirect

13:30 - 07:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 40mdirect

£516Turkish Airlines

Wed, 23 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan

08:30 - 11:45IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11h 15mdirect

21:20 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 00mdirect

£524Turkish Airlines

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

07:35 - 11:30IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10h 55mdirect

21:40 - 14:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 10mdirect

£533Turkish Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 22 Jan

07:35 - 11:30IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10h 55mdirect

13:30 - 07:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 40mdirect

£544Turkish Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 22 Jan

07:35 - 11:30IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10h 55mdirect

13:30 - 07:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

9h 40mdirect

£545Turkish Airlines

Fri, 25 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

16:10 - 19:25IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

11h 15mdirect

21:20 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 00mdirect

£546Turkish Airlines

Sun, 4 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct

07:35 - 11:30IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10h 55mdirect

21:40 - 14:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 10mdirect

£552Turkish Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

08:30 - 12:45IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12h 15mdirect

21:20 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 00mdirect

£574Turkish Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

08:30 - 12:45IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12h 15mdirect

21:20 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 00mdirect

£575Turkish Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

07:35 - 11:30IST Istanbul-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10h 55mdirect

22:20 - 15:20IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-IST Istanbul

10h 00mdirect

£575Turkish Airlines

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Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Istanbul Airport usually cost between £515 and £637 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £515 on British Airways (20 Jan–24 Jan).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost £465 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £709 and £643 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

No, with an average price for the route of £561, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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SabuFlew with Turkish AirlinesDec 2025

If you have a long layover in Istanbul, take advantage of the free hotel stay that Turkish Airlines provides and explore Istanbul.

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Be prepared to have a second security check when you arrive at your gate. They also don’t make boarding announcements so you have to figure it out yourself.

LindaFlew with Turkish AirlinesApr 2024

Get there early! There are more layers of screening than in the U.S. We were handled by 10 different people on the way to the gate. Lines can get long.

What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was £434 for a one-way ticket and £515 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?
On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Istanbul. You’ll be landing at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Washington, D.C. flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C..
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Istanbul is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Washington, D.C.?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Istanbul up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £652 or less one-way.

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How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

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Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Istanbul Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

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