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Cheap flights from Detroit to Istanbul from $322

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Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 10:45 pm
DTW
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IST
45h 30m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 2:55 pm
IST
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DTW
26h 55m1 stop
$581Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:05 pm
DTW
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IST
28h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:13 pm
IST
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DTW
21h 43m2 stops
$582United Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 13
Lufthansa Logo
4:15 pm - 10:45 pm
DTW
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IST
22h 30m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 pm - 8:26 pm
IST
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DTW
33h 26m2 stops
$583Lufthansa
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:00 pm
DTW
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IST
24h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 1:55 pm
IST
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DTW
31h 00m1 stop
$587United Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
3:09 pm - 3:30 am
DTW
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IST
29h 21m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:30 pm
IST
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DTW
23h 30m2 stops
$588Delta
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 9
Delta Logo
7:04 am - 4:55 pm
DTW
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IST
25h 51m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 8:02 pm
IST
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DTW
22h 12m2 stops
$589Delta
Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Mar 20
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:55 pm
DTW
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IST
25h 55m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 2:40 pm
IST
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DTW
16h 50m1 stop
$590Delta
Sat, Feb 21 - Thu, Mar 26
Delta Logo
10:13 am - 3:50 am
DTW
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IST
33h 37m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 2:40 pm
IST
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DTW
16h 50m1 stop
$591Delta
Fri, Feb 20 - Thu, Mar 26
KLM Logo
6:30 pm - 5:25 pm
DTW
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SAW
14h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
1:00 pm - 1:05 pm
SAW
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DTW
32h 05m1 stop
$600KLM
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
KLM Logo
8:40 pm - 12:15 am
DTW
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SAW
19h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
9:00 am - 8:02 pm
SAW
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DTW
19h 02m2 stops
$610KLM
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21

United Airlines flights from Detroit to Istanbul

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United Airlines
Feb 6
DTW5:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
28h 35m
2 stops
IST6:05 pmIstanbul
Feb 13
IST6:30 amIstanbul
21h 43m
2 stops
DTW8:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$582
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United Airlines
Apr 1
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 00m
2 stops
IST1:00 pmIstanbul
Apr 8
IST1:55 pmIstanbul
31h 00m
1 stop
DTW1:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$587
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United Airlines
Apr 9
DTW4:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 00m
1 stop
IST1:00 pmIstanbul
Apr 16
IST5:40 amIstanbul
15h 15m
1 stop
DTW1:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$612
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Lufthansa flights from Detroit to Istanbul

Our best Lufthansa deals on Detroit to Istanbul flight tickets
Lufthansa
Jan 22
DTW4:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 30m
1 stop
IST10:45 pmIstanbul
Jan 26
IST7:00 pmIstanbul
33h 26m
2 stops
DTW8:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$583
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Lufthansa
Feb 26
DTW4:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 00m
1 stop
IST6:05 pmIstanbul
Mar 23
IST7:00 pmIstanbul
35h 34m
2 stops
DTW11:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$597
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Lufthansa
Feb 6
DTW4:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 00m
1 stop
IST6:05 pmIstanbul
Feb 13
IST6:30 amIstanbul
15h 45m
1 stop
DTW2:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$599
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Istanbul 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 December 23, 2025.
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DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/18

6:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops45h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 3/25

7:00 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$581

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

5:30 am-6:05 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 2/13

6:30 am-8:13 pm

2 stops21h 43m

$582

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/22

4:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 1/26

7:00 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops33h 26m

$583

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 4/8

1:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$587

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

3:09 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 21m

Istanbul

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$588

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

7:04 am-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Istanbul

Fri 3/20

4:50 am-8:02 pm

2 stops22h 12m

$589

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 3/26

4:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$590

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

10:13 am-3:50 am

2 stops33h 37m

Istanbul

Thu 3/26

4:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$591

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

6:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 2/28

1:00 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$600

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

8:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop19h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-8:02 pm

2 stops19h 02m

$610

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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, October 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 $914. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of October, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $926.

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 $1,006. 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 $1,114.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul is at noon. Flights from Detroit to Istanbul during this time can be as low as $889. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $1,108 on average. Flights to Istanbul from Detroit in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Istanbul flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Istanbul for the best Detroit - Istanbul flight prices

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 $1,026 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 $877 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

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Istanbul

2 airports
The fastest flight from Detroit to Istanbul takes 10h 10m
Direct flights go from Detroit to Istanbul on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
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.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Istanbul

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IcelandairPriceFrom $385Free CancellationRating
7.0
592 reviews
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6.8
444 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $555Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,649 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $599Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,434 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,605 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $669Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,112 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $673Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,014 reviews
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