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$249+ 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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — IST
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Wed 12/31
Wed 1/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Istanbul are usually found in February or November, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 December 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$601
(Delta)

One-way from

$249
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,039

Good round-trip deal

$768 or less

Good one-way deal

$585 or less
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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 December 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Sun 12/79:20 pmDTW - IST
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Sat 12/135:55 pmIST - DTW
2 stops32h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/29$604
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 12/67:35 pmDTW - IST
1 stop20h 00mIcelandair
Mon 12/1512:05 pmIST - DTW
1 stop14h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 11/29$606
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/712:56 pmDTW - IST
2 stops20h 29mBritish Airways
Sat 12/136:40 pmIST - DTW
2 stops36h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/29$671
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:45 pmDTW - IST
2 stops22h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 12/148:20 amIST - DTW
2 stops41h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/29$703
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Sat 12/611:34 amDTW - IST
2 stops21h 51mBritish Airways
Sat 12/136:40 pmIST - DTW
2 stops36h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/29$721
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
Mon 12/84:47 pmDTW - IST
2 stops23h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/187:35 amIST - DTW
2 stops25h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/28$744
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 12/67:35 pmDTW - IST
1 stop20h 00mIcelandair
Mon 12/2212:05 pmIST - DTW
1 stop14h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 11/28$747
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Sun 12/73:57 pmDTW - IST
2 stops17h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/148:20 amIST - DTW
2 stops22h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/29$793
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Sun 12/76:15 pmDTW - IST
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/159:20 pmIST - DTW
3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$812
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sun 12/1411:09 amDTW - IST
2 stops22h 16mBritish Airways
Wed 1/147:35 amIST - DTW
2 stops20h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/1$825

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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 December 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Istanbul

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/30

9:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 4/5

4:25 am-7:15 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$602

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/21

7:15 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 4/2

5:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop25h 30m

$605

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

6:05 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 3/22

4:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$605

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

8:00 pm-3:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 3/21

4:50 am-9:54 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$607

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/3

2:56 pm-3:50 am

2 stops28h 54m

Istanbul

Sat 3/28

5:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop24h 55m

$611

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/22

7:15 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 4/5

4:25 am-7:15 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$615

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/13

12:55 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 2/22

4:50 am-1:45 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$678

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

12:55 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 2/27

4:50 am-7:03 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$688

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

9:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 4/4

5:20 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$712

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

8:40 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 3/19

4:50 am-7:55 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$713

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Istanbul in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice 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 Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport

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 November 28, 2025.

Booking 49 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $544). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $865). 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 December 1, 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 39% versus a flight in the morning.

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 Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

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 December 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,425 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,071 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Icelandair
7.0
Good
584 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,602 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,010 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit 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 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 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport will take you 23h 10m. There are 5280 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Istanbul Airport.

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

    Currently priced at $385, Icelandair will fly you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Icelandair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Royal Jordanian and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $510 and $556, respectively. Icelandair is priced at 63% 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 $1,470, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $473. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Istanbul), is priced around $506.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $544). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $865). 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 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 December 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$385Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Royal JordanianCheapest$510Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
LufthansaCheapest$556Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$599Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$631Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$673Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$683Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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