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Cheap flights from Detroit to Istanbul from $297

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Lufthansa Logo
4:00 pm - 9:15 pm
DTW
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IST
22h 15m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
3:45 am - 10:08 pm
IST
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DTW
25h 23m
2 stops
$572Lufthansa
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 29
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:45 pm
DTW
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IST
22h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:10 pm
IST
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DTW
22h 40m
2 stops
$574United Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Mar 25
Delta Logo
9:20 pm - 3:30 am
DTW
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IST
23h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:51 am
IST
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DTW
12h 51m
1 stop
$575Delta
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 30
American Airlines Logo
10:11 am - 5:30 pm
DTW
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IST
24h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 11:03 pm
IST
-
DTW
22h 28m
2 stops
$576American Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
American Airlines Logo
10:11 am - 5:30 pm
DTW
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IST
24h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 9:53 pm
IST
-
DTW
21h 18m
2 stops
$577American Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 24
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 10:45 pm
DTW
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IST
22h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 2:55 pm
IST
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DTW
26h 55m
1 stop
$579Lufthansa
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 24
Lufthansa Logo
5:15 pm - 10:45 pm
DTW
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IST
22h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 2:55 pm
IST
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DTW
26h 55m
1 stop
$590Lufthansa
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
3:24 pm - 4:55 pm
DTW
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IST
18h 31m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 11:12 pm
IST
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DTW
25h 22m
2 stops
$591Delta
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
KLM Logo
9:40 pm - 9:20 pm
DTW
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SAW
16h 40m
1 stop
KLM Logo
9:00 am - 6:50 pm
SAW
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DTW
16h 50m
1 stop
$602KLM
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
KLM Logo
4:40 pm - 5:05 pm
DTW
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SAW
17h 25m
2 stops
KLM Logo
8:50 am - 5:05 pm
SAW
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DTW
15h 15m
1 stop
$605KLM
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 30

Lufthansa flights from Detroit to Istanbul

Our best Lufthansa deals on Detroit to Istanbul flight tickets
Lufthansa
Apr 14
DTW4:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 15m
1 stop
IST9:15 pmIstanbul
Apr 29
IST3:45 amIstanbul
25h 23m
2 stops
DTW10:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$572
Lufthansa
Mar 19
DTW5:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 30m
1 stop
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Mar 24
IST7:00 pmIstanbul
26h 55m
1 stop
DTW2:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$579
Lufthansa
Mar 19
DTW5:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 30m
1 stop
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Mar 24
IST7:00 pmIstanbul
26h 55m
1 stop
DTW2:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$590

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Istanbul

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to Istanbul flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 19
DTW5:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 30m
1 stop
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Mar 25
IST6:30 amIstanbul
22h 40m
2 stops
DTW10:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$574
United Airlines
Apr 10
DTW11:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 25m
2 stops
IST9:25 pmIstanbul
Apr 22
IST5:40 amIstanbul
15h 15m
1 stop
DTW1:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$618
United Airlines
Apr 10
DTW11:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 25m
2 stops
IST9:25 pmIstanbul
Apr 22
IST1:55 pmIstanbul
34h 38m
2 stops
DTW5:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$627

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DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

4:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

3:45 am-10:08 pm

2 stops25h 23m

$572

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

5:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 3/25

6:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$574

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

9:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop12h 51m

$575

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

10:11 am-5:30 pm

2 stops24h 19m

Istanbul

Thu 3/26

7:35 am-11:03 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$576

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

10:11 am-5:30 pm

2 stops24h 19m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

7:35 am-9:53 pm

2 stops21h 18m

$577

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

5:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

7:00 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$579

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

5:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

7:00 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$590

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

3:24 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 31m

Istanbul

Thu 3/26

4:50 am-11:12 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$591

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

9:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 3/26

9:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$602

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

4:40 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 4/30

8:50 am-5:05 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$605

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $658. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $715.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to Istanbul is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $979. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul on Saturday is $1,100.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Istanbul flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $995 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from Detroit for as low as $776 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time

10h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Istanbul

2 airports
The fastest flight from Detroit to Istanbul takes 10h 10m
Direct flights go from Detroit to Istanbul every day.
There are 2 airports in Istanbul. From Detroit there are direct flights to Istanbul (IST).
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  • How far is Detroit to Istanbul by plane?

    There are 5283.8 mi between Detroit and Istanbul. By plane, this route typically takes 10h 10m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Istanbul are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Istanbul?

    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 Detroit to Istanbul.

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

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

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IcelandairPriceFrom $385Free CancellationRating
7.1
617 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $545Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,802 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $564Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,240 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $599Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,457 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,757 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $641Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,229 reviews
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