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$316+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — IST
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
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The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$814
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$316
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,017
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:30 pmMSP - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Sat 10/187:05 amIST - MSP
1 stop19h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 3/3$734
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 10/176:20 pmMSP - IST
2 stops22h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/87:35 amIST - MSP
2 stops23h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$771
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/41:45 pmMSP - IST
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/254:35 amIST - MSP
2 stops40h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$814
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 4/13:50 pmMSP - IST
2 stops27h 35mDelta
Tue 4/84:20 amIST - MSP
2 stops24h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/3$838
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/13:10 pmMSP - IST
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Tue 4/86:10 amIST - MSP
1 stop15h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/3$861
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:40 amMSP - IST
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/86:10 amIST - MSP
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$862
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Mon 4/2112:14 pmMSP - IST
2 stops39h 41mQatar Airways
Mon 5/128:05 pmIST - MSP
2 stops35h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,003
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:15 amMSP - IST
1 stop13h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/222:25 pmIST - MSP
1 stop14h 36mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,083
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/51:10 pmMSP - IST
2 stops15h 55mAir Canada
Mon 5/121:05 pmIST - MSP
2 stops38h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 3/3$1,164

Find flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 March 3, 2025.

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MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/4

1:45 pm-1:05 pm

3 stops39h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 4/25

4:35 am-1:31 pm

2 stops40h 56m

$814

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/1

3:50 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

4:20 am-8:42 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$838

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/1

3:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

6:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$861

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/1

8:40 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 4/8

6:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$862

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/21

12:14 pm-11:55 am

2 stops39h 41m

Istanbul

Mon 5/12

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops35h 54m

$1,003

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/13

8:00 am-5:45 am

1 stop13h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 4/26

6:30 am-9:42 pm

1 stop23h 12m

$1,096

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/5

1:10 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 5/12

1:05 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops38h 52m

$1,164

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/5

7:30 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops44h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 4/12

7:45 am-6:20 pm

2 stops42h 35m

$1,167

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/7

12:14 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops40h 31m

Istanbul

Sun 4/27

2:10 am-10:30 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,442

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/13

5:30 am-7:25 pm

3 stops53h 55m

$316

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Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul

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 Minneapolis to Istanbul in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 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 Minneapolis-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis to Istanbul

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Minneapolis 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 MSP to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 March 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways from Minneapolis to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,322 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Air France
7.4
Good
1,437 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) if they book a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul. On average, Minneapolis St Paul has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 9 airlines. Minneapolis St Paul is conveniently located just 7.3 mi from Minneapolis’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $838 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and United Airlines, starting at $861 and $862 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $605. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport?

    Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport flights have a layover in Amsterdam most of the time. Frankfurt am Main follows Amsterdam in terms of the most common layover location on Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Amsterdam?

    The majority of Amsterdam visitors spend their time at De Dam, Anne Frank Huis, and Van Gogh Museum. De Dam, Anne Frank Huis, and Van Gogh Museum can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.0 mi, 6.8 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travelers can book a car rental at Amsterdam Schiphol for about $34 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer more than any other notable places. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.4 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main in need of a rental car can book one at Frankfurt am Main for about $44.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Flights departing from Minneapolis and landing in Istanbul Airport layover in Paris least frequently. Chicago is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Minneapolis 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 9 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$710Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$711Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$752Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$757Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$764Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$972Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IcelandairCheapest$975Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,217Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$1,359Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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