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Sat, Jun 20
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul SAW

£420
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Mon, Jun 22
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul SAW

£429
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Sun, Jun 21
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul SAW

£452
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Tue, Jun 23
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul SAW

£454
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Mon, Jul 20
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul IST

£470
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Tue, Jul 7
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul SAW

£474
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 8 – Tue, Jul 21
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul IST

£787
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Sun, Jul 12 – Thu, Aug 13
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul IST

£839
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Wed, Jul 15 – Thu, Aug 13
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul IST

£839
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 20 – Thu, Aug 20
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul IST

£841
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Mon, Jul 13 – Thu, Aug 13
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul IST

£854
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Sun, Jul 19 – Mon, Aug 17
Washington, D.C. IADIstanbul IST

£871
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
8397 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Sunday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
4444444
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Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
4444444
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Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
4444444
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Weekly flights: 28 totalDaily flights: 4 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
87%
22°C14°C
23 May
87%
18°C16°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
19°C14°C
24 May
87%
22°C15°C
Monday
18 May
19°C14°C
25 May
22°C17°C
Tuesday
19 May
22°C14°C
26 May
24°C18°C
Wednesday
20 May
22°C15°C
27 May
25°C18°C
Thursday
21 May
88%
21°C16°C
28 May
89%
22°C17°C
Friday
22 May
78%
18°C16°C
29 May
75%
22°C17°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Istanbul is 8397 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Air France, Pegasus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Lufthansa. Washington, D.C. and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

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