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Flights from Istanbul to Raleigh
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Raleigh. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Reykjavik, about 14h 50m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 26m
Istanbul to Raleigh at a glance
Fastest journey13h 26mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Reykjavik
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Raleigh
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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IST Paris (CDG) RDU
Leg 1: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air France
Mon08:15 IST10:30 CDG3h 15m connection13:45 CDG16:05 RDUTurkish Airlines + Air France
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IST Chicago (ORD) RDU
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
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IST Toronto (YYZ) RDU
Leg 1: Air Transat, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,735 km5,424 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 26mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -8hRaleigh vs Istanbul
- Currency in Raleigh
- USD
- Airports
- IST, SAW → RDU
Flights from Istanbul to Raleigh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Raleigh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Reykjavik and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Raleigh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,735 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Raleigh?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Reykjavik (KEF), Chicago (ORD) and New York (EWR). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Raleigh?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Raleigh?
Raleigh is 8 hours behind Istanbul.





