Cheap flights from Detroit to Istanbul from $387

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Air France Logo
6:20 pm - 5:55 pm
DTW
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IST
15h 35m
1 stop
Air France Logo
7:15 am - 6:48 pm
IST
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DTW
19h 33m
2 stops
$954Air France
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
Lufthansa Logo
4:00 pm - 1:00 pm
DTW
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IST
14h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 pm - 2:15 pm
IST
-
DTW
27h 10m
1 stop
$956Lufthansa
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Nov 11
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
$957Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
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
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DTW
10h 50mnonstop
$958Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 12
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
$959Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Oct 9
Lufthansa Logo
7:11 pm - 2:05 am
DTW
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IST
23h 54m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 pm - 4:57 pm
IST
-
DTW
29h 52m
2 stops
$960Lufthansa
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Nov 9
KLM Logo
4:40 pm - 9:00 pm
DTW
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SAW
21h 20m
1 stop
KLM Logo
9:00 am - 6:48 pm
SAW
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DTW
16h 48m
1 stop
$965KLM
Mon, Aug 3 - Sat, Oct 31
Qatar Airways Logo
5:28 pm - 6:20 am
DTW
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IST
29h 52m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 9:04 pm
IST
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DTW
31h 59m
2 stops
$972Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Oct 6
KLM Logo
10:30 pm - 9:00 pm
DTW
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SAW
15h 30m
1 stop
KLM Logo
12:55 pm - 1:35 pm
SAW
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DTW
31h 40m
2 stops
$974KLM
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Oct 30
Qatar Airways Logo
10:35 am - 12:10 pm
DTW
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SAW
42h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 7:35 pm
SAW
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DTW
37h 55m
2 stops
$1,012Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1

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Air France flights from Detroit to Istanbul

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Air France
Nov 19
DTW6:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
15h 35m
1 stop
IST5:55 pmIstanbul
Nov 25
IST7:15 amIstanbul
19h 33m
2 stops
DTW6:48 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$954
Air France
Jun 18
DTW8:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 35m
1 stop
IST3:30 amIstanbul
Jul 13
IST4:25 amIstanbul
14h 22m
1 stop
DTW11:47 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,051
Air France
Jun 19
DTW5:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
27h 30m
1 stop
IST3:30 amIstanbul
Jul 23
IST4:25 amIstanbul
14h 22m
1 stop
DTW11:47 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,056

Lufthansa flights from Detroit to Istanbul

Our best Lufthansa deals on Detroit to Istanbul flight tickets
Lufthansa
Sep 13
DTW4:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 00m
1 stop
IST1:00 pmIstanbul
Nov 11
IST7:05 pmIstanbul
27h 10m
1 stop
DTW2:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$956
Lufthansa
Sep 14
DTW7:11 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 54m
2 stops
IST2:05 amIstanbul
Nov 9
IST7:05 pmIstanbul
29h 52m
2 stops
DTW4:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$960
Lufthansa
Sep 13
DTW2:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 28m
2 stops
IST9:35 pmIstanbul
Nov 9
IST7:05 pmIstanbul
27h 10m
1 stop
DTW2:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$961

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DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/19

6:20 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 11/25

7:15 am-6:48 pm

2 stops19h 33m

$954

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/13

4:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 11/11

7:05 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$956
Quickest round-trip

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/5

8:50 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 10/12

2:55 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$957

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/14

8:50 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 10/12

2:55 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$958

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/11

8:50 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 10/9

2:55 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop10h 50m

$959

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/14

7:11 pm-2:05 am

2 stops23h 54m

Istanbul

Mon 11/9

7:05 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops29h 52m

$960

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/3

4:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/31

9:00 am-6:48 pm

1 stop16h 48m

$965

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/6

5:28 pm-6:20 am

2 stops29h 52m

Istanbul

Tue 10/6

8:05 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$972

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

10:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 10/30

12:55 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$974

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/27

10:35 am-12:10 pm

2 stops42h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 11/1

1:40 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$1,012

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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 $952 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 $811 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
675 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $518Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,062 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $543Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,401 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $600Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,528 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $644Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,411 reviews
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