What airlines fly to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from Detroit according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 81% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Detroit to Istanbul on average per week?

As of September 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from Detroit to Istanbul. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Detroit to Istanbul on average per day?

As of September 2025, 1 flights take off from Detroit and land in Istanbul each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 9:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

As of September 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Istanbul.

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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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $885 to $1,082. The lowest price recently found on this route was $800.

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2:10 pm - 6:05 pmDTW-IST

19h 55m3 stops

6:30 am - 11:58 pmIST-DTW

25h 28m2 stops

$800United Airlines

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mié., nov. 19 - mié., dic. 3

9:20 pm - 3:25 amDTW-IST

23h 05m1 stop

5:55 pm - 6:50 pmIST-DTW

31h 55m1 stop

$809Multiple Airlines

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sáb., oct. 4 - mié., oct. 29

8:30 pm - 8:10 pmDTW-SAW

16h 40m2 stops

6:10 am - 7:20 pmSAW-DTW

20h 10m3 stops

$810Multiple Airlines

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mar., oct. 14 - mar., oct. 21

4:15 pm - 10:45 pmDTW-IST

22h 30m1 stop

6:30 am - 2:55 pmIST-DTW

15h 25m1 stop

$816Lufthansa

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jue., dic. 25 - jue., mar. 26

7:15 pm - 3:50 amDTW-IST

25h 35m1 stop

5:55 pm - 4:55 pmIST-DTW

30h 00m1 stop

$818KLM

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lun., mar. 9 - mié., mar. 11

6:30 pm - 9:05 pmDTW-SAW

19h 35m1 stop

9:00 am - 6:50 pmSAW-DTW

16h 50m1 stop

$830KLM

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mar., sep. 30 - jue., oct. 30

4:00 pm - 5:55 pmDTW-IST

17h 55m1 stop

6:30 am - 2:10 pmIST-DTW

15h 40m1 stop

$835Lufthansa

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lun., nov. 10 - sáb., nov. 22

4:37 pm - 3:50 amDTW-IST

27h 13m2 stops

4:50 am - 11:15 pmIST-DTW

26h 25m2 stops

$848Delta

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sáb., nov. 8 - sáb., nov. 15

9:25 pm - 3:25 amDTW-IST

23h 00m2 stops

4:50 am - 10:54 pmIST-DTW

26h 04m2 stops

$862Delta

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lun., oct. 20 - dom., nov. 16

8:05 pm - 2:25 pmDTW-IST

10h 20mnonstop

2:50 pm - 6:10 pmIST-DTW

11h 20mnonstop

$864Turkish Airlines

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KLM flights from Detroit to Istanbul

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KLM

Mar 9

DTW7:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 35m

1 stop

IST3:50 amIstanbul

Mar 11

IST5:55 pmIstanbul

30h 00m

1 stop

DTW4:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$818

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KLM

Sep 30

DTW6:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

19h 35m

1 stop

SAW9:05 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Oct 30

SAW9:00 amIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

16h 50m

1 stop

DTW6:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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KLM

Oct 21

DTW10:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 30m

1 stop

SAW9:05 pmIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Nov 7

SAW9:00 amIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

16h 50m

1 stop

DTW5:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$831

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Lufthansa

Dec 25

DTW4:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 30m

1 stop

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Mar 26

IST6:30 amIstanbul

15h 25m

1 stop

DTW2:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$816

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Lufthansa

Nov 10

DTW4:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17h 55m

1 stop

IST5:55 pmIstanbul

Nov 22

IST6:30 amIstanbul

15h 40m

1 stop

DTW2:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$835

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Lufthansa

Oct 22

DTW2:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

15h 52m

2 stops

IST1:05 pmIstanbul

Oct 31

IST6:30 amIstanbul

15h 40m

1 stop

DTW3:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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mié. 11/19

2:10 pm-6:05 pm

3 stops19h 55m

Istanbul

mié. 12/3

6:30 am-11:58 pm

2 stops25h 28m

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DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 10/4

9:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

Istanbul

mié. 10/29

5:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$809

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DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/14

8:30 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

mar. 10/21

6:10 am-7:20 pm

3 stops20h 10m

$810

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 12/25

4:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

jue. 3/26

6:30 am-2:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$816

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/9

7:15 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

Istanbul

mié. 3/11

5:55 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$818

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 9/30

6:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

jue. 10/30

9:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$830

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 11/10

4:00 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Istanbul

sáb. 11/22

6:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$835

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 11/8

4:37 pm-3:50 am

2 stops27h 13m

Istanbul

sáb. 11/15

4:50 am-11:15 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$848

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/20

9:25 pm-3:25 am

2 stops23h 00m

Istanbul

dom. 11/16

4:50 am-10:54 pm

2 stops26h 04m

$862

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 11/12

8:05 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop10h 20m

Istanbul

lun. 11/17

2:50 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop11h 20m

$864

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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 $932. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of October, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $957.

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 $989. 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 $1,129.

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?

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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 $1,071 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 $803 on momondo.

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

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The fastest flight from Detroit to Istanbul takes 10h 10m

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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 20m.
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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Istanbul?
As of September 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to Istanbul.
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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Icelandair	PriceFrom $443	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 545 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $510	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 427 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $636	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,367 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $668	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,961 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $704	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,965 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $710	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,386 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $798	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,409 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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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?

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 $989. 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 $1,129.

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What is the cheapest Detroit to Istanbul flight route?

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

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.

What airlines fly to Istanbul?

How many flights depart from Detroit to Istanbul on average per day?

As of September 2025, 1 flights take off from Detroit and land in Istanbul each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 9:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from Detroit to Istanbul on average per week?

As of September 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from Detroit to Istanbul. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

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