Cheap flights from Raleigh to Istanbul from $289

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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
$429Icelandair
Wed, Jan 21 - Fri, Jan 30
Lufthansa Logo
3:02 pm - 2:05 am
RDU
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IST
28h 03m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 pm - 12:30 am
IST
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RDU
17h 35m2 stops
$523Lufthansa
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Lufthansa Logo
3:40 pm - 9:15 pm
RDU
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IST
22h 35m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 pm - 12:30 am
IST
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RDU
17h 35m2 stops
$526Lufthansa
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 12:25 am
RDU
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IST
20h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 4:35 pm
IST
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RDU
15h 20m1 stop
$529American Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 7:15 pm
RDU
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IST
15h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 4:35 pm
IST
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RDU
15h 20m1 stop
$530American Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 12:05 am
RDU
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IST
19h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 5:40 pm
IST
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RDU
18h 05m1 stop
$531American Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Mar 5
American Airlines Logo
7:43 pm - 7:15 pm
RDU
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IST
16h 32m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 4:35 pm
IST
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RDU
15h 20m1 stop
$534American Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
8:19 pm - 12:05 am
RDU
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IST
19h 46m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 5:40 pm
IST
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RDU
18h 05m1 stop
$535American Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Mar 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:45 pm
RDU
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IST
26h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 1:45 pm
IST
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RDU
15h 05m1 stop
$536Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Thu, Apr 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 9:15 pm
RDU
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IST
22h 35m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 9:13 pm
IST
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RDU
38h 18m2 stops
$537Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

Delta flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport

Our best Delta deals on Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Delta
May 3
RDU7:10 pmRaleigh-Durham
25h 20m
2 stops
IST3:30 amIstanbul
May 12
IST6:00 amIstanbul
23h 04m
2 stops
RDU10:04 pmRaleigh-Durham
$548
Delta
Feb 24
RDU3:37 pmRaleigh-Durham
28h 13m
2 stops
IST3:50 amIstanbul
Mar 18
IST4:50 amIstanbul
19h 55m
1 stop
RDU5:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
$549
Delta
Feb 25
RDU6:55 pmRaleigh-Durham
24h 55m
1 stop
IST3:50 amIstanbul
Mar 20
IST4:50 amIstanbul
19h 55m
1 stop
RDU5:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
$557

American Airlines flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
May 3
RDU8:40 pmRaleigh-Durham
20h 45m
1 stop
IST12:25 amIstanbul
May 12
IST8:15 amIstanbul
15h 20m
1 stop
RDU4:35 pmRaleigh-Durham
$529
American Airlines
May 3
RDU8:40 pmRaleigh-Durham
15h 35m
1 stop
IST7:15 pmIstanbul
May 12
IST8:15 amIstanbul
15h 20m
1 stop
RDU4:35 pmRaleigh-Durham
$530
American Airlines
Feb 23
RDU8:35 pmRaleigh-Durham
19h 30m
1 stop
IST12:05 amIstanbul
Mar 5
IST7:35 amIstanbul
18h 05m
1 stop
RDU5:40 pmRaleigh-Durham
$531

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RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/21

7:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 1/30

12:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$429

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/21

3:02 pm-2:05 am

2 stops28h 03m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

1:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops17h 35m

$523

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/21

3:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

1:55 pm-12:30 am

2 stops17h 35m

$526

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/3

8:40 pm-12:25 am

1 stop20h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

8:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$529

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/3

8:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

8:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$530

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

8:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 3/5

7:35 am-5:40 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$531

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/3

7:43 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops16h 32m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

8:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$534

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

8:19 pm-12:05 am

2 stops19h 46m

Istanbul

Thu 3/5

7:35 am-5:40 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$535

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/22

1:25 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 4/2

5:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$536

RaleighIstanbul

RDU - IST

RDUIST

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/21

3:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 4/28

1:55 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops38h 18m

$537

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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, February 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 $659. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Raleigh, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $720.

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 $1,001 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.

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

As of January 2026, prices for Raleigh to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 34% more expensive 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport

Fastest flight time

15h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport takes 15h 20m
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Raleigh to Istanbul Airport.
  • 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 20m.

  • 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?

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IcelandairPriceFrom $381Free CancellationRating
7.1
593 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $610Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,603 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $612Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,659 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $628Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,097 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $706Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,698 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $724Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,032 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $728Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,434 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $781Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,519 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $909Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,142 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $917Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,154 reviews
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