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$319+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — IST
ene. 21 — ene. 281
mar. 1/21
mar. 1/28
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The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Istanbul are usually found in November or October, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$667
(oojo)

One-way from

$319
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$993
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 16, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/125:19 pmDTW - IST
2 stops23h 11mBritish Airways
jue. 2/207:35 amIST - DTW
2 stops23h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/15$667
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/254:45 pmDTW - IST
1 stop18h 20mLufthansa
lun. 3/315:55 pmIST - DTW
1 stop27h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$716
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/104:45 pmDTW - IST
1 stop18h 20mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/312:00 pmIST - DTW
1 stop31h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$731
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/122:30 pmDTW - IST
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 2/206:50 amIST - DTW
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$738
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/155:39 pmDTW - IST
2 stops23h 36mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 2/227:35 amIST - DTW
2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$768
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/2610:10 pmDTW - IST
1 stop23h 00mDelta
mar. 4/84:20 amIST - DTW
1 stop16h 10mDelta
Deal found 1/16$769
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/138:34 pmDTW - IST
1 stop12h 21mKLM
jue. 2/205:10 amIST - DTW
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Deal found 1/16$776
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 1/298:10 pmDTW - IST
Nonstop10h 15mTurkish Airlines
vie. 2/212:50 pmIST - DTW
Nonstop11h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$823
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/138:30 pmDTW - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
mié. 10/227:05 amIST - DTW
2 stops35h 09mIcelandair
Deal found 1/16$839
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/188:05 pmDTW - IST
1 stop34h 00mRoyal Jordanian
sáb. 3/298:55 pmIST - DTW
1 stop16h 30mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 1/16$858
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/58:05 amDTW - IST
2 stops39h 00mQatar Airways
lun. 3/108:10 pmIST - DTW
2 stops31h 48mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$971

Find flights from Detroit to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

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DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 2/12

1:40 pm-12:30 am

2 stops26h 50m

Istanbul

mié. 2/19

7:35 am-11:10 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$667

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/25

4:45 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Istanbul

lun. 3/31

5:55 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$716

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/10

4:45 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Istanbul

lun. 3/31

2:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$731

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 2/12

2:30 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Istanbul

jue. 2/20

6:50 am-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$738

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 2/15

5:39 pm-1:15 am

2 stops23h 36m

Istanbul

sáb. 2/22

7:35 am-11:10 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$768

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/18

10:10 pm-4:10 am

1 stop23h 00m

Istanbul

mié. 4/2

4:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$769

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 2/13

8:34 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop12h 21m

Istanbul

jue. 2/20

5:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$776

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 5/9

9:40 am-12:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Istanbul

sáb. 5/17

1:45 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 10m

$809

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 1/29

8:10 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop10h 15m

Istanbul

vie. 2/21

2:50 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop11h 25m

$823

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 3/5

8:05 am-7:05 am

2 stops39h 00m

Istanbul

lun. 3/10

8:10 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops31h 48m

$971

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Istanbul in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 40% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to IST are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated enero 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit to Istanbul, such as Lufthansa, Delta and Royal Jordanian. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,921 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Detroit. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily outbound flight to Istanbul from 8 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $667, British Airways will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $713 and $731, respectively. British Airways is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $1,673, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $505. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Istanbul), is priced around $667.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Detroit to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$619Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$677Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$712Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Royal JordanianCheapest$795Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
KLMCheapest$856Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$886Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$1,061Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$1,095Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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