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$301+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul

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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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Round-trip from

$783
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$301
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$881
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/310:27 amMSP - IST
1 stop21h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/14:35 amIST - MSP
2 stops41h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$783
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 12/13:50 pmMSP - IST
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Sat 12/205:10 amIST - MSP
2 stops24h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/19$838
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/127:25 pmMSP - SAW
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/199:40 amSAW - MSP
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$848
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/13:10 pmMSP - IST
1 stop22h 10mLufthansa
Mon 4/72:00 pmIST - MSP
1 stop31h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$868
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:20 pmMSP - SAW
2 stops59h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 12/203:50 pmSAW - MSP
2 stops39h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$951
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Sat 10/117:30 pmMSP - IST
1 stop20h 25mIcelandair
Sat 10/187:05 amIST - MSP
1 stop19h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 2/20$971
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/43:00 pmMSP - SAW
2 stops36h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 3/168:10 pmSAW - MSP
2 stops34h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,053
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/108:45 amMSP - IST
2 stops25h 20mAir Canada
Sat 3/226:50 amIST - MSP
2 stops34h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$1,068
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/2712:14 pmMSP - IST
2 stops34h 06mQatar Airways
Wed 4/308:05 pmIST - MSP
2 stops35h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,073
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 5/214:00 pmMSP - IST
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/292:00 pmIST - MSP
3 stops28h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,122
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 2/256:42 pmMSP - SAW
1 stop13h 43mKLM
Fri 2/289:00 amSAW - MSP
1 stop14h 55mKLM
Deal found 2/18$1,520
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/52:05 pmMSP - SAW
2 stops39h 00mEmirates
Sat 4/122:05 pmSAW - MSP
2 stops39h 49mEmirates
Deal found 2/19$2,148

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 February 20, 2025.

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MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/3

10:27 am-5:20 pm

1 stop21h 53m

Istanbul

Thu 5/1

4:35 am-1:37 pm

2 stops41h 02m

$783

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/25

4:20 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 4/9

6:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$809

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/25

4:45 pm-4:10 am

2 stops27h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 4/9

4:20 am-8:58 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$837

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - SAW

MSPSAW

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 3/12

7:25 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 3/19

9:40 am-6:25 pm

2 stops16h 45m

$848

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - SAW

MSPSAW

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/4

3:00 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 3/16

8:10 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops34h 58m

$1,053

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/10

8:45 am-6:05 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 3/22

6:50 am-9:18 am

2 stops34h 28m

$1,068

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/27

12:14 pm-6:20 am

2 stops34h 06m

Istanbul

Wed 4/30

8:05 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,073

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - SAW

MSPSAW

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/25

10:51 am-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 54m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 4/9

4:15 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$1,091

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/7

7:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 5/19

11:30 am-6:20 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,111

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/21

4:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 5/29

2:00 pm-10:31 am

3 stops28h 31m

$1,122

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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?

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 14, 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. 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?

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

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 February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Minneapolis to Istanbul 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?

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 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 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Minneapolis to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

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?

    Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), located 7.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul. 9 airlines have flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Minneapolis to Istanbul is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $809 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Qatar Airways, starting at $837 and $1,053 round-trip. Lufthansa is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $558. Etihad Airways flights start at $628 while deals on Delta start at $707 one-way.

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

    Minneapolis to Istanbul flights have a layover in Amsterdam most often. Frankfurt am Main sees the next most layovers on Minneapolis to Istanbul flights.

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

    If you're on a layover in Amsterdam and looking for things to do, consider visiting Anne Frank Huis, De Dam, or Van Gogh Museum. Those on a layover in Amsterdam interested in visiting Anne Frank Huis, De Dam, or Van Gogh Museum can do so by traveling 6.8 mi, 7.0 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 flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul is Paris. Minneapolis to Istanbul flights stopping in Chicago are the next rarest.

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Minneapolis 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 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$710Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$711Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$737Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$748Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$760Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IcelandairCheapest$908Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$972Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,217Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$1,359Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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