Washington, D.C., United States to Istanbul, Turkey flights from $366

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Cheapest one-way trip

$366

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

$888

Cheapest round-trip

$961

Average round-trip

$1172

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$522

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Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington, DC - Union Station, or Washington, DC - Rosslyn when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul. Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or İstanbul - Harem. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Istanbul is 8397 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Aer Lingus, United Airlines, and TAP Portugal. Washington, D.C. and Istanbul have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Topkapi Palace, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Blue Mosque, Istanbul.

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 table.

Weekly direct flights for Sun 12.03 - Sat 18.03

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 26.03 - Sat 01.04

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 02.04 - Sat 08.04

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKYes0
0
PegasusPGTPCNoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
Aer LingusEINEINoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 5 hours before flight
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPYesOpens 36 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight

Turkey COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in Turkey – 03/2023
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Most travelers from Washington, IAD can enter Türkiye, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Electronic visitor visa

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test or recovery certificate is not required
  • Quarantine is not required for vaccinated travelers
Visa requirements
  • Electronic visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for United States
  • Mandatory travel attestation form

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Turkey in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Washington, D.C. to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington, D.C. and Istanbul takes around 10 hours.
What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Istanbul is 8397 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Phoenix, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, London, Salt Lake City, Chicago, San Diego, New Orleans, Houston, San Salvador, Paris, Dallas, Barcelona, Tampa.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and New York, Los Angeles, Antalya, İzmir, Boston, Chicago, Kayseri, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Bodrum, Ankara, Amman, Northern Cyprus, Dubai, Orlando, Miami, Beirut, Nevşehir, London, Dalaman.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Atlantic City International, Lancaster, Shenandoah Valley Regional, Altoona–Blair County.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
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