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$234+ 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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — IST
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$575
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$234
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$773

Good round-trip deal

$697 or less

Good one-way deal

$594 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 January 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/1210:30 am
DTW
-
IST
2 stops23h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 2/217:35 am
IST
-
DTW
2 stops24h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$575
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 3/52:56 pm
DTW
-
IST
2 stops28h 54m
Delta
Wed 3/254:50 am
IST
-
DTW
1 stop22h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$576
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/84:45 pm
DTW
-
IST
2 stops51h 05m
Delta
Mon 2/165:55 pm
IST
-
DTW
2 stops32h 57m
Delta
Deal found 1/13$577
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/214:05 pm
DTW
-
IST
1 stop22h 40m
Lufthansa
Fri 2/277:00 pm
IST
-
DTW
1 stop27h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/13$578
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 2/194:45 pm
DTW
-
IST
2 stops27h 05m
Delta
Sun 3/85:55 pm
IST
-
DTW
1 stop31h 55m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$579
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 1/204:15 pm
DTW
-
IST
1 stop22h 30m
Lufthansa
Sat 2/76:30 am
IST
-
DTW
1 stop15h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/13$580
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Thu 3/55:45 am
DTW
-
IST
2 stops33h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 3/96:30 am
IST
-
DTW
2 stops42h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$582
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/184:00 pm
DTW
-
IST
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/294:30 am
IST
-
DTW
2 stops20h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$583
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 4/104:00 pm
DTW
-
IST
1 stop22h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/293:45 am
IST
-
DTW
2 stops26h 52m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/15$584
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/256:05 am
DTW
-
IST
2 stops35h 20m
British Airways
Fri 4/178:10 am
IST
-
DTW
2 stops20h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 1/13$585
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 3/52:56 pm
DTW
-
IST
2 stops28h 54m
Delta
Thu 3/194:50 am
IST
-
DTW
2 stops23h 51m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$586
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/194:05 pm
DTW
-
IST
1 stop22h 40m
Lufthansa
Fri 3/137:00 pm
IST
-
DTW
1 stop26h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/15$587

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 15, 2026.
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

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Price

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/21

6:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 4/14

1:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$575

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

9:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 3/8

5:55 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$575

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/8

4:45 pm-3:50 am

2 stops51h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 2/16

5:55 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops32h 57m

$577

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

4:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 3/9

6:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops46h 40m

$578

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/13

4:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 5/3

5:50 am-10:02 pm

2 stops23h 12m

$592

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

8:40 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 2/16

4:50 am-1:45 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$594

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/20

9:20 pm-3:50 am

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 2/8

5:55 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$595

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/23

1:08 pm-12:35 am

2 stops27h 27m

Istanbul

Mon 2/9

3:15 pm-7:12 pm

2 stops35h 57m

$597

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/15

1:29 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 56m

Istanbul

Sat 3/7

2:55 pm-8:56 am

2 stops50h 01m

$597

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

5:33 pm-12:05 am

2 stops22h 32m

Istanbul

Sat 3/7

2:55 pm-8:56 am

2 stops50h 01m

$597

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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 January.
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
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 January 9, 2026.

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 January 15, 2026.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 January 15, 2026.
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
8,051 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,051 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,440 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
4,176 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.1
Good
596 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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
7,718 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,051 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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 are 0 daily outbound flights 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 21h 30m. There are 5280 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Istanbul Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $503 and $552, respectively. Icelandair is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport are Turkish Airlines ($402), Lufthansa ($579), and KLM ($612).

  • 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 $1,593, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $488. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Istanbul), is priced around $516.

  • 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$385Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Royal JordanianCheapest$503Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
LufthansaCheapest$552Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$573Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$599Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$631Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$646Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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