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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Istanbul from $216

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Icelandair Logo
7:35 pm - 11:35 pm
RDU
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IST
20h 00m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
12:05 pm - 6:35 pm
IST
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RDU
14h 30m1 stop
$504Icelandair
Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 19
Icelandair Logo
7:35 pm - 11:35 pm
RDU
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IST
20h 00m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
12:05 pm - 6:35 pm
IST
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RDU
14h 30m1 stop
$531Icelandair
Sat, Jan 3 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 5:45 pm
RDU
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IST
42h 30m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:08 pm
IST
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RDU
39h 38m2 stops
$546Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 6:05 pm
RDU
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IST
20h 40m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:20 pm
IST
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RDU
22h 50m2 stops
$550Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
American Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 8:15 pm
RDU
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IST
15h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 5:50 pm
IST
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RDU
17h 30m1 stop
$559American Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 6:05 pm
RDU
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IST
20h 40m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:33 pm
IST
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RDU
23h 03m2 stops
$560Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Fri, Jan 30
American Airlines Logo
3:39 pm - 8:15 pm
RDU
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IST
20h 36m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 5:50 pm
IST
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RDU
17h 30m1 stop
$563American Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 25
United Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 6:05 pm
RDU
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IST
17h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:20 pm
IST
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RDU
22h 50m2 stops
$564United Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
Air Canada Logo
1:25 pm - 6:05 pm
RDU
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IST
20h 40m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:30 am - 9:20 pm
IST
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RDU
22h 50m2 stops
$567Air Canada
Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
6:18 am - 10:45 pm
RDU
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IST
32h 27m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:20 pm
IST
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RDU
22h 50m2 stops
$569United Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27

United Airlines flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 22
RDU4:15 pmRaleigh-Durham
17h 50m
1 stop
IST6:05 pmIstanbul
Jan 27
IST6:30 amIstanbul
22h 50m
2 stops
RDU9:20 pmRaleigh-Durham
$564
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United Airlines
Jan 23
RDU6:18 amRaleigh-Durham
32h 27m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Jan 27
IST6:30 amIstanbul
22h 50m
2 stops
RDU9:20 pmRaleigh-Durham
$569
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United Airlines
Jan 22
RDU4:15 pmRaleigh-Durham
22h 30m
1 stop
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Feb 1
IST6:30 amIstanbul
25h 14m
2 stops
RDU11:44 pmRaleigh-Durham
$571
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Lufthansa flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport

Our best Lufthansa deals on Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Lufthansa
Jan 21
RDU3:15 pmRaleigh-Durham
47h 30m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Jan 28
IST7:00 pmIstanbul
26h 45m
1 stop
RDU1:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
$570
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Lufthansa
Jan 22
RDU4:15 pmRaleigh-Durham
22h 30m
1 stop
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Jan 30
IST7:00 pmIstanbul
26h 45m
1 stop
RDU1:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
$578
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Lufthansa
Jan 16
RDU1:29 pmRaleigh-Durham
25h 16m
2 stops
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Jan 21
IST7:00 pmIstanbul
26h 45m
1 stop
RDU1:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
$591
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.
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RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/14

7:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 1/19

12:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$504

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/3

7:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

12:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$531

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/2

3:15 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-2:08 pm

2 stops39h 38m

$546

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/21

1:25 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 1/28

6:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$550

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

8:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 1/25

8:20 am-5:50 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$559

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/21

1:25 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 1/30

6:30 am-9:33 pm

2 stops23h 03m

$560

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/17

3:39 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops20h 36m

Istanbul

Sun 1/25

8:20 am-5:50 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$563

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/22

4:15 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$564

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/22

1:25 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$567

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/23

6:18 am-10:45 pm

2 stops32h 27m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$569

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $727. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in March, then you should wait until February to fly from Raleigh, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $804.

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

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,097. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Raleigh because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,297.

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

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,090. Flying to Istanbul Airport in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,195.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Raleigh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $1,010 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Raleigh for as low as $698 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flight.

How have Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 54% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Raleigh to Istanbul Airport (RDU to IST) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

13h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport takes 13h 40m
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport.
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  • How far is Raleigh-Durham to Istanbul by plane?

    The distance between Raleigh-Durham and Istanbul is about 5403.2 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 15h 30m.

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

    Prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Istanbul Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport?

Best airlines flying from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport

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IcelandairPriceFrom $381Free CancellationRating
7.0
588 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $610Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,514 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,571 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $636Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,043 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $725Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $753Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,618 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $781Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,502 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $785Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,431 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $917Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,085 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,044Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,089 reviews
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