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

American Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Minnesota to Istanbul

How long does it take to fly to Istanbul?

On average, it takes 18h 18m 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 22h 31m.

What airlines fly to Istanbul?

KLM, Icelandair 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.

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

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

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The number of operators available for flights from Minnesota to Istanbul is 8 as of August 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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11:35 am - 9:35 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-IST Istanbul

26h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:40 am - 11:34 pmIST Istanbul-FAR Fargo Hector Field

25h 54m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$912United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 24

3:25 pm - 6:10 pmDLH Duluth Intl-IST Istanbul

41h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 11:04 pmIST Istanbul-DLH Duluth Intl

25h 34m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$924Lufthansa

Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 19

11:35 am - 9:35 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-IST Istanbul

26h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:55 pm - 7:59 pmIST Istanbul-FAR Fargo Hector Field

38h 04m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$932United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21

10:20 am - 9:15 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-IST Istanbul

26h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

3:45 am - 11:34 pmIST Istanbul-FAR Fargo Hector Field

27h 49m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$966Lufthansa

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 23

3:40 pm - 5:55 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

17h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 am - 2:40 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$998Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Apr 19

7:30 pm - 2:00 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

34h 30m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle Warsaw Frederic Chopin

5:30 am - 6:25 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

20h 55m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Paris Charles de Gaulle Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

$998Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 1

3:55 pm - 9:00 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

21h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:00 am - 8:40 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

19h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,003KLM

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 31

3:41 pm - 5:25 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

17h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:35 am - 5:48 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

19h 13m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,006British Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 14

3:41 pm - 5:25 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

17h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

6:40 pm - 5:51 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

32h 11m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,006British Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 14

6:25 pm - 9:00 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

18h 35m2 stops Dublin Amsterdam Schiphol

8:50 am - 4:45 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

15h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,044KLM

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 2

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12:57 pm - 12:25 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

27h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

6:40 pm - 6:07 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

32h 27m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,001British Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Nov 24

3:17 pm - 1:05 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

25h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

8:05 pm - 12:24 amIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

36h 19m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,001British Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20

7:30 pm - 7:35 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

16h 05m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Oslo Gardermoen

9:20 am - 9:19 pmSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

44h 59m3 stops Dublin Lisbon Humberto Delgado Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,142Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Nov 24

6:30 pm - 8:25 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

17h 55m1 stop Dublin

9:45 am - 11:34 amSAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

58h 49m2 stops London Gatwick Orlando

$1,151Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Nov 24

8:00 am - 2:50 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

22h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 9:52 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

23h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,246Turkish Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 28

8:00 am - 5:45 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

13h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:35 am - 10:04 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

23h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,297Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Nov 24

6:55 pm - 2:05 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

23h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:50 pm - 2:00 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

28h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,394Lufthansa

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20

3:55 pm - 1:00 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

13h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

3:45 am - 4:12 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

20h 27m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,396Lufthansa

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 25

3:55 pm - 9:25 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-IST Istanbul

21h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:40 am - 4:12 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

18h 32m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,440United Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 25

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

17h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:55 pm - 2:00 pmIST Istanbul-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

32h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,451United Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 25

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Lufthansa

Dec 29

DLH3:25 pmDuluth Intl

41h 45m

2 stops

IST6:10 pmIstanbul

Jan 19

IST6:30 amIstanbul

25h 34m

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DLH11:04 pmDuluth Intl

$924

Lufthansa

Sep 5

FAR10:20 amFargo Hector Field

26h 55m

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IST9:15 pmIstanbul

Sep 23

IST3:45 amIstanbul

27h 49m

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FAR11:34 pmFargo Hector Field

$966

Lufthansa

Dec 5

DLH3:14 pmDuluth Intl

22h 31m

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IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Dec 12

IST7:05 pmIstanbul

28h 28m

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DLH2:33 pmDuluth Intl

$980

Qatar Airways flights from Minnesota to Istanbul

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Qatar Airways

Aug 23

MSP11:15 amMinneapolis St Paul

35h 05m

2 stops

IST6:20 amIstanbul

Sep 1

IST11:40 amIstanbul

44h 12m

2 stops

MSP11:52 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$1,182

Qatar Airways

Aug 16

MSP10:18 amMinneapolis St Paul

41h 57m

2 stops

IST12:15 pmIstanbul

Sep 15

IST8:05 pmIstanbul

34h 48m

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MSP10:53 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$1,201

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Aug 22

MSP10:18 amMinneapolis St Paul

41h 57m

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IST12:15 pmIstanbul

Sep 1

IST11:40 amIstanbul

44h 12m

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MSP11:52 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$1,206

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Thu 9/24

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3:25 pm-6:10 pm

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FAR Fargo Hector Field - IST Istanbul

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FAR Fargo Hector Field - IST Istanbul

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3:45 am-11:34 pm

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$966

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - IST Istanbul

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Mon 11/16

3:40 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 4/19

6:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$998

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - IST Istanbul

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/23

7:30 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops34h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 11/1

5:30 am-6:25 pm

3 stops20h 55m

$998

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

MSPSAW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/28

3:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 10/31

9:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$1,003

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - IST Istanbul

MSPIST

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Sun 10/25

3:41 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops17h 44m

Istanbul

Sat 11/14

7:35 am-5:48 pm

2 stops19h 13m

$1,006

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - IST Istanbul

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/25

3:41 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops17h 44m

Istanbul

Sat 11/14

6:40 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$1,006

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

MSPSAW

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Thu 9/24

6:25 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 10/2

8:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$1,044

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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 $633.

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 $948 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 $614 on momondo.

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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 8 as of August 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 $408	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 728 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,101 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $556	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,155 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $564	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,176 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Delta	PriceFrom $573	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,506 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $667	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,555 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,042	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,480 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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