Cheap flights from Detroit to Istanbul from $363

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Qatar Airways Logo
12:52 pm - 11:55 am
DTW
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IST
40h 03m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 7:36 pm
IST
-
DTW
30h 31m
2 stops
$975Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 22
Lufthansa Logo
6:10 pm - 2:05 am
DTW
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IST
24h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
5:40 am - 1:55 pm
IST
-
DTW
15h 15m
1 stop
$976Lufthansa
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Sep 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 2:00 pm
DTW
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IST
10h 10mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 6:45 pm
IST
-
DTW
10h 50mnonstop
$984Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 30
Lufthansa Logo
4:00 pm - 9:25 pm
DTW
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IST
22h 25m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:40 am - 1:55 pm
IST
-
DTW
15h 15m
1 stop
$985Lufthansa
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Sep 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 2:00 pm
DTW
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IST
10h 10mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 6:45 pm
IST
-
DTW
10h 50mnonstop
$989Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 18
KLM Logo
9:35 pm - 5:30 pm
DTW
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SAW
12h 55m
1 stop
KLM Logo
9:00 am - 5:48 pm
SAW
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DTW
16h 48m
1 stop
$993KLM
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10
Royal Jordanian Logo
9:45 am - 12:45 pm
DTW
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IST
20h 00m
1 stop
Royal Jordanian Logo
9:30 pm - 6:55 am
IST
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DTW
16h 25m
1 stop
$997Royal Jordanian
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 5:55 pm
DTW
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IST
15h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 1:02 pm
IST
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DTW
27h 07m
1 stop
$998Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1
KLM Logo
5:15 pm - 12:20 am
DTW
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SAW
24h 05m
1 stop
KLM Logo
9:00 am - 8:09 pm
SAW
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DTW
19h 09m
2 stops
$1,003KLM
Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 5:55 pm
DTW
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IST
16h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 1:02 pm
IST
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DTW
27h 07m
1 stop
$1,003Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1

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Lufthansa flights from Detroit to Istanbul

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Lufthansa
Dec 10
DTW4:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
18h 05m
1 stop
IST6:10 pmIstanbul
Dec 24
IST6:30 amIstanbul
15h 45m
1 stop
DTW2:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$974
Lufthansa
Aug 17
DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 55m
2 stops
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Sep 3
IST5:40 amIstanbul
15h 15m
1 stop
DTW1:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$976
Lufthansa
Aug 17
DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 55m
2 stops
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Sep 3
IST5:40 amIstanbul
15h 15m
1 stop
DTW1:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$983

Qatar Airways flights from Detroit to Istanbul

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Detroit to Istanbul flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Sep 14
DTW12:52 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 03m
2 stops
IST11:55 amIstanbul
Sep 21
IST8:05 pmIstanbul
30h 31m
2 stops
DTW7:36 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$975
Qatar Airways
Sep 18
DTW10:21 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
36h 59m
2 stops
IST6:20 amIstanbul
Sep 25
IST8:05 pmIstanbul
32h 28m
2 stops
DTW9:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,012
Qatar Airways
Sep 19
DTW4:02 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
37h 13m
2 stops
IST12:15 pmIstanbul
Sep 22
IST8:05 pmIstanbul
30h 31m
2 stops
DTW7:36 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,015

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DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/14

12:52 pm-11:55 am

2 stops40h 03m

Istanbul

Tue 9/22

8:05 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops30h 31m

$975

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

6:10 pm-2:05 am

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 9/3

5:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$976
Quickest round-trip

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/30

8:50 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 9/30

2:55 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$984

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

4:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 9/3

5:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$985

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/29

8:50 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 10/18

2:55 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$989

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/27

9:35 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/10

9:00 am-5:48 pm

1 stop16h 48m

$993

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/15

9:45 am-12:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 9/24

9:30 pm-6:55 am

1 stop16h 25m

$997

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/27

7:20 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 11/1

5:55 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop27h 07m

$998

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/27

5:15 pm-12:20 am

1 stop24h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 11/1

9:00 am-8:09 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$1,003

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/27

6:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops16h 55m

Istanbul

Sun 11/1

5:55 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop27h 07m

$1,003

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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, August 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 $168. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of August, then flying in December is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $385.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to Istanbul is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $934. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul on Friday is $1,073.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Istanbul flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit 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 $945 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 $848 on momondo.

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

There are 2 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).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Detroit to Istanbul

  • 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 $376Free CancellationRating
7.0
679 reviews
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6.8
8,082 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $543Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,419 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $600Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,530 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $643Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,410 reviews
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