What airlines fly to Istanbul?

KLM, Delta and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from Minnesota according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 49% 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 long does it take to fly to Istanbul?

On average, it takes 12h 50m to fly from Minnesota to Istanbul if you fly out of Minneapolis (the most popular airport in Minnesota) and into Istanbul Airport (the most popular airport in Istanbul). If you’re flying out of Duluth and into Istanbul Airport, then the flight time is around 19h 20m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Minnesota to Istanbul?

United Airlines and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Minnesota to Istanbul

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

Prices for flights from Minnesota to Istanbul were last updated today.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Minnesota to Istanbul is 7 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Minnesota to Istanbul?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Minnesota to Istanbul.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:25 pm - 7:20 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

27h 55m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Stockholm Arlanda Antalya

8:45 am - 5:25 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

17h 40m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

$713Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

6:25 pm - 8:45 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

17h 20m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Stockholm Arlanda

8:35 am - 5:25 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

17h 50m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

$724Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 6

3:55 pm - 5:00 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

17h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

3:45 am - 9:16 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

25h 31m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$736Lufthansa

Wed, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 28

3:55 pm - 5:00 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

17h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

2:00 pm - 3:31 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

33h 31m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$743Lufthansa

Wed, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 14

3:55 pm - 5:00 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

17h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:00 am - 2:00 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

16h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$751United Airlines

Mon, Apr 26 - Wed, May 12

3:55 pm - 5:00 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

17h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:00 am - 2:00 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

16h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$751United Airlines

Wed, Apr 28 - Wed, May 12

2:36 pm - 7:05 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

20h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

8:15 am - 10:21 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

22h 06m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$756British Airways

Wed, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 29

2:36 pm - 12:25 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

25h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

8:15 pm - 5:19 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

29h 04m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$774British Airways

Wed, Apr 28 - Mon, May 10

3:35 pm - 5:30 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

16h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:55 pm - 12:42 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

32h 47m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$945KLM

Wed, Nov 25 - Sat, Dec 5

9:20 pm - 9:25 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

15h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:00 am - 3:00 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$945KLM

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

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3:35 pm - 9:25 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

20h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:00 am - 3:00 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$951KLM

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 25

3:07 pm - 5:30 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

17h 23m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:00 am - 3:00 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$956KLM

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 25

3:35 pm - 4:55 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

16h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:15 am - 1:01 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

14h 46m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$956Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 25

2:48 pm - 5:55 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

18h 07m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:15 am - 1:01 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

14h 46m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$961Air France

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 25

6:31 pm - 12:05 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

20h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:40 am - 12:05 amIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

25h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$970British Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 25

6:31 pm - 12:05 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

20h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:40 am - 12:05 amIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

25h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$971British Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 25

11:36 am - 10:45 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

26h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 5:39 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

20h 09m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,003Lufthansa

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

11:36 am - 6:10 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

21h 34m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 10:59 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

25h 29m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,020United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

3:23 pm - 10:45 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

22h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 8:33 amIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

35h 03m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,028United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

6:35 pm - 6:10 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

38h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

7:05 pm - 10:59 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

36h 54m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,061Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

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Apr 21

MSP3:55 pmMinneapolis St Paul

17h 05m

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IST5:00 pmIstanbul

Apr 28

IST3:45 amIstanbul

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MSP9:16 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$736

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MSP3:55 pmMinneapolis St Paul

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IST5:00 pmIstanbul

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IST2:00 pmIstanbul

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MSP3:31 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$743

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Apr 7

MSP6:35 pmMinneapolis St Paul

19h 15m

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IST9:50 pmIstanbul

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IST2:00 pmIstanbul

33h 31m

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MSP3:31 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$748

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May 3

MSP3:55 pmMinneapolis St Paul

21h 55m

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IST9:50 pmIstanbul

May 7

IST6:00 amIstanbul

16h 00m

1 stop

MSP2:00 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$751

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Apr 26

MSP3:55 pmMinneapolis St Paul

21h 55m

1 stop

IST9:50 pmIstanbul

May 7

IST6:00 amIstanbul

16h 00m

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MSP2:00 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$752

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May 3

MSP12:15 pmMinneapolis St Paul

25h 35m

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IST9:50 pmIstanbul

May 7

IST6:00 amIstanbul

16h 00m

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$755

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1 stop16h 00m

$751

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - IST Istanbul

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3:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

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1 stop16h 00m

$751

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - IST Istanbul

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Wed 4/21

2:36 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops20h 29m

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2 stops22h 06m

$756

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - IST Istanbul

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Mon 5/10

8:15 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops29h 04m

$774

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

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Wed 11/25

3:35 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 55m

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$945

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Fri 11/27

9:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

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Fri 12/4

9:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$945

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Minnesota to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $408. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $646.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul from Minnesota when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul for around $988 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul from Minnesota for as low as $751 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$349
Fastest flight time	12h 50m
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The best one-way flight to Istanbul from Minnesota in the past 72 hours is $349. The best round-trip flight deal from Minnesota to Istanbul found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $713.

The fastest flight from Minnesota to Istanbul takes 12h 50m

There are no direct flights from Minnesota to Istanbul. There are no popular flight routes from Minnesota to Istanbul.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Minnesota to Istanbul?
Prices for flights from Minnesota to Istanbul were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Minnesota to Istanbul?
The number of operators available for flights from Minnesota to Istanbul is 7 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Minnesota to Istanbul?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Minnesota to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The required travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Icelandair	PriceFrom $396	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 766 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,461 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $546	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,282 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $564	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,298 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Delta	PriceFrom $603	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,698 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $721	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,006	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,467 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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