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$495+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — IST
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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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 (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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$639
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$495
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,287
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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 11/194:26 pmDSM - IST
2 stops23h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/267:35 amIST - DSM
2 stops21h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 8/25:10 pmDSM - IST
2 stops44h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/122:00 pmIST - DSM
2 stops58h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$943
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/225:52 pmDSM - IST
2 stops25h 33mDelta
Tue 7/295:05 pmIST - DSM
2 stops35h 52mDelta
Deal found 6/10$951
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/228:00 amDSM - IST
3 stops21h 05mAir Canada
Tue 7/297:45 amIST - DSM
3 stops22h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/226:50 pmDSM - IST
3 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/297:50 amIST - DSM
3 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,252
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/256:09 pmDSM - IST
2 stops46h 46mBritish Airways
Fri 8/18:25 pmIST - DSM
2 stops35h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,372
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 11/193:15 pmDSM - IST
2 stops45h 40mEmirates
Tue 11/251:50 amIST - DSM
2 stops29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 6/10$2,062
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/226:50 pmDSM - IST
2 stops18h 30mLufthansa
Tue 7/292:00 pmIST - DSM
2 stops35h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$3,334

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

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Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

4:26 pm-12:30 am

2 stops23h 04m

Istanbul

Wed 11/26

7:35 am-8:12 pm

2 stops21h 37m

$639

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Sat 8/2

5:10 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 8/12

2:00 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops58h 15m

$943

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

5:52 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 33m

Istanbul

Tue 7/29

5:05 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops35h 52m

$951

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

8:00 am-1:05 pm

3 stops21h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 7/29

7:45 am-9:47 pm

3 stops22h 02m

$1,246

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

6:50 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops20h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 7/29

7:50 am-11:00 pm

3 stops23h 10m

$1,252

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Fri 7/25

6:09 pm-12:55 am

2 stops46h 46m

Istanbul

Fri 8/1

8:25 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops35h 19m

$1,372

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

3:15 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops45h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 11/25

1:50 am-10:20 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$2,062

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

6:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 7/29

2:00 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops35h 49m

$3,334

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Sun 8/24

1:10 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$495

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Mon 7/7

6:00 am-1:05 am

3 stops59h 05m

$533

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
7,946 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
8,790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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 Canada
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Istanbul?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Istanbul. 4 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($639), United Airlines ($943), and Delta ($951) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $495 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $569 and Emirates from $4,378 one-way.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$748Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$768Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$866Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$901Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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