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Flight deals from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.548 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Jan, returning Wed, 14 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 4 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 14 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 548 €, select.
Istanbul.577 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 577 €, select.
Istanbul.592 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec, returning Fri, 12 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 592 €, select.
Istanbul.608 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 608 €, select.
Istanbul.608 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov, returning Fri, 28 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 608 €, select.
Istanbul.608 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov, returning Thu, 29 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 608 €, select.
Istanbul.616 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 616 €, select.
Istanbul.632 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 May, returning Thu, 19 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 632 €, 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 January.
Apr
from 1.029 €
May
from 655 €
Jun
from 679 €
Jul
from 772 €
Aug
from 741 €
Sep
from 834 €
Oct
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Nov
from 608 €
Dec
from 592 €
Jan
from 548 €
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Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Durham to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found548 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul is 548 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul. But we found flights with one or more stops from 548 €.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Istanbul is usually April 2025.
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 Sunday, 4 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Raleigh / Durham Airport and Istanbul Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

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

  • Istanbul is seven hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your RDU to IST flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and IST:

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Newark Liberty International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is 294 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 548 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to IST, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Landing cheap flights from RDU to IST couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from RDU touch down on schedule 80.09% of the time.

  • Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • Go where the road takes you with an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Istanbul and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to IST around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.

  • If there's time to check out another side of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Durham to Istanbul

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