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Cheap flights from Washington to Istanbul from $342 DCA, IAD → IST, SAW

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

The cheapest return found recently is $724 with Icelandair, 1 Dec – 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $342 with Air Canada, 9 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$342, found 3 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$724, 1 Dec to 7 Dec
Usual return price
$816 to $979
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $724 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Turkish Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
9 h 40 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 28 departure dates is usually $816 to $979.

Cheapest return found recently

$724

1 Dec – 7 Dec · Icelandair

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Leaves 7:40 p.m. · Return leaves 8:45 a.m. · 33 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out 2 stops, back 2 stops · via Keflavik International Airport (KEF), Zurich Airport (ZRH)

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$791

3 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 9:20 p.m. · Return leaves 3:25 a.m. · 21 h 15 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $724 1 Dec – 7 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $427 to $783.

$724, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $427 to $783.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 28 departure dates from 14 Nov to 6 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

784 fares on 28 departure dates

14 Nov – 26 Nov: $911, found yesterday15 Nov – 21 Nov: $886, found 6 days ago18 Nov – 25 Nov: $1,016, found 2 days ago27 Nov – 19 Dec: $970, found 2 days ago28 Nov – 17 Dec: $1,063, found 5 days ago1 Dec – 7 Dec: $724, found 2 days ago5 Dec – 18 Dec: $889, found 2 days ago6 Dec – 27 Dec: $851, found 2 days ago7 Dec – 17 Dec: $840, found 7 days ago11 Dec – 25 Dec: $901, found 7 days ago15 Dec – 27 Dec: $1,132, found 2 days ago19 Dec – 27 Dec: $1,585, found 2 days ago20 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $1,554, found yesterday25 Dec – 15 Jan 2027: $1,006, found 6 days ago28 Dec – 12 Jan 2027: $847, found 8 days ago29 Dec – 9 Jan 2027: $961, found 2 days ago11 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027: $819, found 3 days ago14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027: $791, found 3 days ago2 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027: $806, found 4 days ago3 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027: $747, found 2 days ago5 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027: $852, found 4 days ago4 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027: $859, found 5 days ago6 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027: $837, found 5 days ago17 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027: $746, found 6 days ago18 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027: $800, found 6 days ago23 May 2027 – 1 Jul 2027: $960, found 2 days ago5 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027: $1,057, found 2 days ago6 Aug 2027 – 20 Aug 2027: $799, found 6 days agoNovDecJanFebMarAug
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov – 26 Nov$911TAP Air PortugalWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 3 stops, back 2 stopsfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
15 Nov – 21 Nov$886Royal JordanianWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 25 Nov$1,016Air FranceWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Nov – 19 Dec$970Turkish AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Nov – 17 Dec$1,063United AirlinesRonald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Dec – 7 Dec$724IcelandairWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Dec – 18 Dec$889SaudiaWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Dec – 27 Dec$851Turkish AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Dec – 17 Dec$840LufthansaWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 25 Dec$901Virgin AtlanticWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
15 Dec – 27 Dec$1,132Aer LingusWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 27 Dec$1,585Aer LingusWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$1,554Aer LingusWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back nonstopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
25 Dec – 15 Jan 2027$1,006LufthansaWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Dec – 12 Jan 2027$847British AirwaysWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 9 Jan 2027$961British AirwaysWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027$819American AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027$791SAS ScandinavianWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
2 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027$806Qatar AirwaysWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027$747IcelandairWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027$852IcelandairWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)out 2 stops, back 2 stopsfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Mar 2027 – 9 Mar 2027$859United AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027$837LufthansaWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027$746United AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Mar 2027 – 1 Apr 2027$800Qatar AirwaysWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
23 May 2027 – 1 Jul 2027$960American AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027$1,057Royal Air MarocWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Aug 2027 – 20 Aug 2027$799LufthansaWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $724.

November 2026From $8865 departure dates15 Nov – 21 Nov · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $724Cheapest seen11 departure dates1 Dec – 7 Dec · found 2 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $7912 departure dates14 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $7473 departure dates3 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $7464 departure dates17 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
May 2027From $9601 departure date23 May 2027 – 1 Jul 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
June 2027From $1,0571 departure date5 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
August 2027From $7991 departure date6 Aug 2027 – 20 Aug 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $378 to $437.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$342

9 Feb 2027 · Air Canada

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 9:55 a.m. · 24 h 15 min trip

2 stops · via Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Frankfurt Airport (FRA) · 6 h connection

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$684

9 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)

Leaves 1:30 p.m. · 9 h 40 min trip

nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $342 9 Feb 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $324 to $400.

$342, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $324 to $400.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates from 26 Nov to 24 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 9 Feb 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

145 fares on 13 departure dates

26 Nov: $391, found 6 days ago25 Dec: $647, found 6 days ago8 Jan 2027: $383, found 3 days ago15 Jan 2027: $437, found 4 days ago19 Jan 2027: $401, found 3 days ago5 Feb 2027: $404, found 3 days ago6 Feb 2027: $403, found 3 days ago8 Feb 2027: $342, found 3 days ago9 Feb 2027: $342, found 3 days ago27 Feb 2027: $378, found 4 days ago17 Mar 2027: $349, found 6 days ago1 Jul 2027: $566, found 7 days ago24 Jul 2027: $460, found 5 days agoNovDecJanFebMarJul
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
26 Nov$391IcelandairWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
25 Dec$647United AirlinesRonald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
8 Jan 2027$383IcelandairWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
15 Jan 2027$437TAP Air PortugalWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)3 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
19 Jan 2027$401jetBlueRonald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)3 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
5 Feb 2027$404Air FranceWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
6 Feb 2027$403Air FranceWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
8 Feb 2027$342Air CanadaWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
9 Feb 2027$342Air CanadaWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
27 Feb 2027$378United AirlinesRonald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)2 stopsfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
17 Mar 2027$349United AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
1 Jul 2027$566LufthansaWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
24 Jul 2027$460LufthansaWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $342.

November 2026From $3911 departure date26 Nov · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $6471 departure date25 Dec · found 6 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $3833 departure dates8 Jan 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $342Cheapest seen5 departure dates8 Feb 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $3491 departure date17 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From $4602 departure dates24 Jul 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Washington to Istanbul

Return

First

The lowest first-class fare we have seen is $23,220, on one departure date.

10 Dec – 15 Dec · IAD → IST · Emirates

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via DXB · overnight connection

found 8 days ago

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One-way

Business

The lowest business fare we have seen is $2,172, across 2 departure dates.

19 Nov · DCA → IST · Air Algerie

3 stops · via YUL, ALG, TUN · overnight connection · connection may need a visa · 21 h connection

found 2 days ago

That business fare is 6.4 times the economy fare of $342.

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First

The lowest first-class fare we have seen is $15,915, on one departure date.

10 Dec · IAD → IST · Emirates

1 stop · via DXB

found 8 days ago

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How far ahead were prices cheapest for Washington to Istanbul?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$836$693+13%43
7–13 days$852$753+15%37
14–29 days$775$670+5%49
30–59 days$739$427Cheapest seen49
60–89 days$934$747+26%47
90–179 days$774$740+5%46
180+ days$799$757+8%49

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$484$328+38%11
7–13 days$453$328+29%10
14–29 days$373$328+6%20
30–59 days$400$324+14%32
60–89 days$415$337+18%43
90–179 days$351$338Cheapest seen42
180+ days$430$363+23%41

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Baltimore → Istanbul

57 km from Washington

$724

The same price as flying from Washington

1 Dec – 7 Dec · BWI → SAW · out 2 stops, back 2 stops

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Baltimore → Istanbul

57 km from Washington

$337

$5 less than flying from Washington

19 Jan 2027 · BWI → SAW · 2 stops

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Dec – 7 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Washington to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $724 with Icelandair, 1 Dec to 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 28 departure dates is usually $816 to $979.

How much is a one-way flight from Washington to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $342 with Air Canada, 9 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $378 to $437.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $724, 1 Dec to 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $342, 8 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington to Istanbul?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Washington to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $791 with Turkish Airlines, 3 Feb 2027 to 10 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $684 with Turkish Airlines, 9 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.

How long is the flight from Washington to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 9 Feb 2027, takes 9 h 40 min from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Istanbul New Airport (IST). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Canada on 9 Feb 2027, takes 24 h 15 min with 2 stops, including a 6 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Washington to Istanbul?

Between 14 Nov and 6 Aug 2027, Lufthansa has the cheapest return on 4 of the 28 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 3 and Icelandair on 3. Between 26 Nov and 24 Jul 2027, United Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 13 departure dates we hold, Icelandair on 2 and Air France on 2.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work