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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Istanbul from $617

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KLM Logo
6:30 pm - 3:50 amDSM-IST
24h 20m2 stops
KLM Logo
4:50 am - 4:51 pmIST-DSM
21h 01m2 stops
$799KLM
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mer., nov. 12 - sam., nov. 15
Logo
10:20 am - 4:05 pmDSM-IST
21h 45m2 stops
Logo
4:20 am - 5:44 pmIST-DSM
21h 24m2 stops
$873
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mar., sept. 30 - mar., oct. 7
Logo
11:17 am - 4:05 pmDSM-IST
20h 48m2 stops
Logo
4:20 am - 5:44 pmIST-DSM
21h 24m2 stops
$874
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mar., sept. 30 - mar., oct. 7
Lufthansa Logo
1:05 pm - 6:05 pmDSM-IST
20h 00m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 9:32 pmIST-DSM
24h 02m2 stops
$999Lufthansa
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mer., nov. 12 - dim., nov. 16
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 5:10 pmDSM-IST
20h 10m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:45 am - 9:50 pmIST-DSM
22h 05m3 stops
$1,069Air Canada
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mar., sept. 30 - mar., oct. 7
Air Canada Logo
11:31 am - 5:10 pmDSM-IST
21h 39m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:45 am - 9:50 pmIST-DSM
22h 05m3 stops
$1,075Air Canada
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mar., sept. 30 - mar., oct. 7
United Airlines Logo
1:33 pm - 5:00 pmDSM-IST
19h 27m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 8:18 pmIST-DSM
22h 08m2 stops
$1,079United Airlines
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mar., sept. 30 - mar., oct. 7
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 6:55 pmDSM-IST
21h 45m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 9:45 pmIST-DSM
23h 35m2 stops
$1,128United Airlines
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mer., sept. 10 - mer., sept. 17
Emirates Logo
3:25 pm - 1:10 amDSM-IST
25h 45m2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:10 am - 9:50 pmIST-DSM
27h 40m2 stops
$2,004Emirates
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mar., sept. 30 - lun., oct. 6
Emirates Logo
3:25 pm - 5:25 pmDSM-IST
42h 00m2 stops
Emirates Logo
2:10 am - 9:45 pmIST-DSM
27h 35m2 stops
$2,046Emirates
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mer., sept. 10 - mar., sept. 16

Emirates flights from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport

Our best Emirates deals on Des Moines to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Emirates
Sep 30
DSM3:25 pmDes Moines
25h 45m
2 stops
IST1:10 amIstanbul
Oct 6
IST2:10 amIstanbul
27h 40m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$2,004
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Emirates
Sep 10
DSM3:25 pmDes Moines
42h 00m
2 stops
IST5:25 pmIstanbul
Sep 16
IST2:10 amIstanbul
27h 35m
2 stops
DSM9:45 pmDes Moines
$2,046
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Emirates
Sep 17
DSM3:25 pmDes Moines
25h 45m
2 stops
IST1:10 amIstanbul
Sep 25
IST2:10 amIstanbul
27h 40m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$2,113
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Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport

Our best Air Canada deals on Des Moines to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Air Canada
Sep 30
DSM1:00 pmDes Moines
20h 10m
3 stops
IST5:10 pmIstanbul
Oct 7
IST7:45 amIstanbul
22h 05m
3 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$1,069
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Air Canada
Sep 30
DSM11:31 amDes Moines
21h 39m
3 stops
IST5:10 pmIstanbul
Oct 7
IST7:45 amIstanbul
22h 05m
3 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$1,075
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Air Canada
Sep 30
DSM1:00 pmDes Moines
20h 10m
3 stops
IST5:10 pmIstanbul
Oct 7
IST7:45 amIstanbul
22h 05m
3 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
$1,076
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 août 18, 2025.
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Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

mer. 11/12

6:30 pm-3:50 am

2 stops24h 20m

Istanbul

sam. 11/15

4:50 am-4:51 pm

2 stops21h 01m

$799

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

10:20 am-4:05 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Istanbul

mar. 10/7

4:20 am-5:44 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$873

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

11:17 am-4:05 pm

2 stops20h 48m

Istanbul

mar. 10/7

4:20 am-5:44 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$874

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

mer. 11/12

1:05 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Istanbul

dim. 11/16

6:30 am-9:32 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$999

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

1:00 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops20h 10m

Istanbul

mar. 10/7

7:45 am-9:50 pm

3 stops22h 05m

$1,069

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

11:31 am-5:10 pm

3 stops21h 39m

Istanbul

mar. 10/7

7:45 am-9:50 pm

3 stops22h 05m

$1,075

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

1:33 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops19h 27m

Istanbul

mar. 10/7

6:10 am-8:18 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$1,079

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

mer. 9/10

1:10 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops21h 45m

Istanbul

mer. 9/17

6:10 am-9:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,128

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

3:25 pm-1:10 am

2 stops25h 45m

Istanbul

lun. 10/6

2:10 am-9:50 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$2,004

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

mer. 9/10

3:25 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops42h 00m

Istanbul

mar. 9/16

2:10 am-9:45 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$2,046

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $635. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in November, then you should wait until February to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $868.

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 $868. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Des Moines because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,325.

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

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $988. Flying to Istanbul Airport at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,240.

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Best Price Found

$617

Fastest flight time

16h 05m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $617. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $799.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport takes 16h 05m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Des Moines Airport - Istanbul Airport.
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  • How far is Des Moines to Istanbul by plane?

    Des Moines and Istanbul are 5670.8 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 16h 05m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Istanbul Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Des Moines Airport to Istanbul Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport

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Airline
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Free Cancellation
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DeltaPriceFrom $635Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $854Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,330 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,057Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,925 reviews
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