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Flight deals from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $801. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Istanbul.$788 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 20, returning Sat, Sep 26.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Aug 20, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Sep 26, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $788, select.

Istanbul.$801 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 15, returning Sat, Sep 26.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Sep 26, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $801, select.

Istanbul.$813 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 7, returning Wed, Apr 21.Round-trip flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Apr 7, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Apr 21, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $813, select.

Istanbul.$825 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 14, returning Mon, Oct 19.Round-trip flight with Icelandair and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Oct 14, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $825, select.

Istanbul.$827 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 30, returning Wed, Apr 14.Round-trip flight with United and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Mar 30, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Istanbul on Wed, Apr 14, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $827, select.

Istanbul.$829 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 2, returning Thu, Nov 12.Round-trip flight with Icelandair and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Nov 12, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $829, select.

Istanbul.$858 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1, returning Tue, Dec 22.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Istanbul on Tue, Dec 22, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $858, select.

Istanbul.$861 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 30, returning Mon, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Icelandair and LOT.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, Oct 30, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $861, select.

Istanbul.$863 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 12, returning Sat, Jan 23.Round-trip flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Jan 12, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Jan 23, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $863, select.

Istanbul.$863 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 16, returning Mon, Dec 7.Round-trip flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $863, select.

Istanbul.$880 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 17, returning Mon, Mar 22.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Mar 17, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Mar 22, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $880, select.

Istanbul.$883 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 13, returning Sat, Mar 13.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Jan 13, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Istanbul on Sat, Mar 13, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $883, select.

Istanbul.$905 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with Icelandair and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $905, select.

Istanbul.$925 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Thu, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Istanbul on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $925, select.

Istanbul.$945 per passenger.Departing Wed, Feb 10, returning Sun, Feb 14.Round-trip flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Feb 10, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Istanbul on Sun, Feb 14, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $945, select.

Istanbul.$956 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 6, returning Mon, Dec 14.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Oct 6, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Istanbul on Mon, Dec 14, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $956, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul: Alternative routes

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Durham to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$788
Cheapest month to fly	August

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul is $788. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from $788.

How many flights are there a week from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul?

There are no flights flying from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul, as of August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Raleigh / Durham Airport and Istanbul Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul?

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul eight hours ahead of Durham.
Give yourself enough time to catch your RDU to IST flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between RDU and IST include:
- Frankfurt am Main Airport
- New York John F. Kennedy Airport
- New York Newark Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

$315 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Return flights start at $788. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to IST if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to IST.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

Of all flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to RDU:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Istanbul Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks before you travel.

Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

Istanbul Airport to the center of Istanbul has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometers east to Ankara to check off its top sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favorite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.