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$555+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Istanbul

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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 April 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$919
(Delta)

One-way from

$555
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,164
From Des Moines to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/35:50 pmDSM - IST
2 stops25h 35mDelta
Tue 6/104:20 amIST - DSM
2 stops26h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/22$906
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 7/312:00 pmDSM - IST
2 stops18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/138:25 amIST - DSM
2 stops23h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$928
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 6/28:35 amDSM - IST
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/96:45 amIST - DSM
3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,128
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/2911:16 amDSM - IST
3 stops17h 49mAir Canada
Tue 6/107:45 amIST - DSM
3 stops23h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$1,154
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 4/306:47 pmDSM - IST
2 stops18h 33mLufthansa
Wed 8/135:55 pmIST - DSM
2 stops35h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$1,216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 4/306:47 pmDSM - IST
2 stops18h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/172:00 pmIST - DSM
2 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,227
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3011:54 amDSM - IST
2 stops28h 31mBritish Airways
Tue 8/195:00 pmIST - DSM
2 stops38h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,343
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/313:38 pmDSM - IST
2 stops38h 47mEmirates
Tue 8/122:10 amIST - DSM
2 stops27h 37mEmirates
Deal found 4/23$2,512

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Istanbul that are best for you.

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DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Tue 6/3

5:50 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 6/10

4:20 am-11:03 pm

2 stops26h 43m

$906

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Thu 7/31

2:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 8/13

8:25 am-11:41 pm

2 stops23h 16m

$928

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

8:35 am-7:05 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 6/9

6:45 am-10:45 pm

3 stops48h 00m

$1,128

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

8:00 am-1:05 pm

3 stops21h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 6/9

7:45 am-9:22 pm

3 stops21h 37m

$1,145

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

6:00 am-5:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 6/13

2:00 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$1,289

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Thu 7/31

3:38 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops38h 47m

Istanbul

Tue 8/12

2:10 am-9:47 pm

2 stops27h 37m

$2,512

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

2:20 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 6/9

5:35 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops31h 53m

$10,709

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Sat 8/23

6:51 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops36h 44m

$555

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Wed 4/30

5:29 pm-11:55 am

2 stops34h 26m

$702

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Sat 8/23

3:25 pm-7:20 pm

3 stops19h 55m

$853

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Des Moines to Istanbul 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.

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 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 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, 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 April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and Qatar Airways. 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to Istanbul. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Istanbul round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($919), American Airlines ($928), and Air Canada ($1,145) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Istanbul. Users have found that Delta is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Istanbul are United Airlines ($555), Qatar Airways ($702), and Air Canada ($853).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Des Moines to Istanbul 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$748Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$768Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$866Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$901Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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