Cheap flights from Raleigh to Istanbul from $286

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Icelandair Logo
7:35 pm - 11:55 pmRDU-IST
20h 20m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
12:25 pm - 6:35 pmIST-RDU
14h 10m1 stop
$525Icelandair
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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 21
British Airways Logo
8:50 pm - 12:25 amRDU-IST
19h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:10 am - 11:26 pmIST-RDU
23h 16m2 stops
$633British Airways
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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 21
Lufthansa Logo
3:15 pm - 6:05 pmRDU-IST
18h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 9:23 pmIST-RDU
22h 53m2 stops
$635Lufthansa
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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 21
KLM Logo
5:20 pm - 5:25 pmRDU-SAW
16h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
9:00 am - 11:05 pmSAW-RDU
22h 05m2 stops
$684KLM
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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 21
Delta Logo
6:59 pm - 3:50 amRDU-IST
24h 51m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 4:45 pmIST-RDU
19h 55m1 stop
$687Delta
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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 18
KLM Logo
6:55 pm - 3:50 amRDU-IST
24h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
4:50 am - 4:45 pmIST-RDU
19h 55m1 stop
$695KLM
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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 18
Delta Logo
6:59 pm - 3:50 amRDU-IST
24h 51m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 11:05 pmIST-RDU
26h 15m2 stops
$697Delta
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Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 18
Lufthansa Logo
3:40 pm - 9:20 pmRDU-IST
22h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 3:05 pmIST-RDU
27h 05m1 stop
$698Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 9:20 pmRDU-IST
22h 40m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 1:45 pmIST-RDU
30h 45m1 stop
$771United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 9:20 pmRDU-IST
18h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 1:45 pmIST-RDU
30h 45m1 stop
$776United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13

Delta flights from Raleigh to Istanbul

Our best Delta deals on Raleigh to Istanbul flight tickets
Delta
Dec 5
RDU6:59 pmRaleigh-Durham
24h 51m
2 stops
IST3:50 amIstanbul
Dec 18
IST4:50 amIstanbul
19h 55m
1 stop
RDU4:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
Delta
Dec 5
RDU6:59 pmRaleigh-Durham
24h 51m
2 stops
IST3:50 amIstanbul
Dec 18
IST4:50 amIstanbul
26h 15m
2 stops
RDU11:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
Delta
Oct 6
RDU6:59 pmRaleigh-Durham
25h 26m
2 stops
IST3:25 amIstanbul
Oct 14
IST4:20 amIstanbul
18h 50m
1 stop
RDU4:10 pmRaleigh-Durham

Air Canada flights from Raleigh to Istanbul

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Air Canada
Dec 23
RDU9:30 amRaleigh-Durham
24h 55m
2 stops
IST6:25 pmIstanbul
Jan 8
IST8:00 pmIstanbul
33h 23m
2 stops
RDU9:23 pmRaleigh-Durham
Air Canada
Oct 12
RDU9:00 amRaleigh-Durham
32h 50m
2 stops
IST12:50 amIstanbul
Oct 29
IST2:55 pmIstanbul
37h 10m
2 stops
RDU9:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
Air Canada
Oct 18
RDU4:40 pmRaleigh-Durham
37h 25m
2 stops
IST1:05 pmIstanbul
Oct 30
IST1:50 pmIstanbul
38h 15m
2 stops
RDU9:05 pmRaleigh-Durham

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RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/12

7:35 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 11/21

12:25 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$525

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/12

8:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 11/21

8:10 am-11:26 pm

2 stops23h 16m

$633

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/12

3:15 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 11/21

6:30 am-9:23 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$635

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - SAW

RDUSAW

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/12

5:20 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 11/21

9:00 am-11:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$684

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

6:59 pm-3:50 am

2 stops24h 51m

Istanbul

Thu 12/18

4:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$687

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

6:55 pm-3:50 am

1 stop24h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 12/18

4:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$695

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

6:59 pm-3:50 am

2 stops24h 51m

Istanbul

Thu 12/18

4:50 am-11:05 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$697

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/13

3:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 10/31

7:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$698

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/7

3:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 10/13

2:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$771

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/7

7:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 10/13

2:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$776

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Raleigh and Istanbul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $853. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $908.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest day to depart from Raleigh to Istanbul is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $1,097. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul on Thursday is $1,297.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the evening. Flights from Raleigh to Istanbul during this time can be as low as $1,090. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $1,195 on average. Flights to Istanbul from Raleigh in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Raleigh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $1,086 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from Raleigh for as low as $860 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$286

Fastest flight time

13h 40m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Istanbul

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Istanbul from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $286. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Istanbul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $525.
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Istanbul takes 13h 40m
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Istanbul. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Raleigh-Durham Airport - Istanbul Airport and Raleigh-Durham Airport - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
There are 2 airports near Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), Istanbul (IST)
  • How far is Raleigh-Durham to Istanbul by plane?

    Raleigh-Durham and Istanbul are 5423.3 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 13h 55m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Istanbul?

    Prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Istanbul were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Istanbul?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Istanbul.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Raleigh to Istanbul

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IcelandairPriceFrom $477Free CancellationRating
7.0
526 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,266 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $655Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $729Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,381 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $737Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,916 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $755Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,317 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $772Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,980 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $855Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,467 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $895Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,608 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $921Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,940 reviews
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