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$409+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — IST
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
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 October, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Istanbul

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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$847
(Delta)

One-way from

$409
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,052

Good round-trip deal

$677 or less

Good one-way deal

$480 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 August 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Mon 10/69:25 pmDTW - IST
2 stops23h 00mDelta
Sun 11/24:50 amIST - DTW
2 stops28h 06mDelta
Deal found 8/15$847
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/79:00 pmDTW - IST
Nonstop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/154:45 amIST - DTW
3 stops34h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$848
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 9/36:15 amDTW - IST
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/154:45 amIST - DTW
3 stops41h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$849
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/129:00 pmDTW - IST
Nonstop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/84:45 amIST - DTW
3 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$850
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/308:40 pmDTW - IST
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/134:45 amIST - DTW
2 stops22h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$851
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/219:00 pmDTW - IST
Nonstop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/126:35 amIST - DTW
2 stops24h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$852
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:00 pmDTW - IST
Nonstop10h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/213:05 pmIST - DTW
Nonstop11h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/14$853
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:12 amDTW - IST
2 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/147:00 amIST - DTW
2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$854
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:55 pmDTW - IST
1 stop26h 30mAir France
Wed 10/14:20 amIST - DTW
1 stop21h 40mAir France
Deal found 8/14$855
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/59:12 amDTW - IST
3 stops35h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/244:45 amIST - DTW
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$856
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/279:00 pmDTW - IST
Nonstop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/164:45 amIST - DTW
2 stops24h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$857
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:40 pmDTW - IST
1 stop25h 45mAir France
Mon 9/154:20 amIST - DTW
1 stop15h 38mAir France
Deal found 8/14$858

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 August 16, 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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DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

9:25 pm-3:25 am

2 stops23h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 1/18

4:50 am-7:02 pm

2 stops22h 12m

$847

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

9:25 pm-3:25 am

2 stops23h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 11/2

4:50 am-12:56 am

2 stops28h 06m

$847

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

9:00 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 10/18

4:35 am-7:10 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$848

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/7

9:00 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 9/15

4:45 am-7:57 am

3 stops34h 12m

$848

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/28

9:00 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 10/14

3:05 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$849

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-7:05 pm

3 stops29h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 9/15

4:45 am-3:22 pm

3 stops41h 37m

$849

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-7:05 pm

3 stops29h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 9/24

4:45 am-1:59 pm

3 stops40h 14m

$849

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/12

9:00 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 10/8

4:45 am-8:13 am

3 stops34h 28m

$850

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/30

8:40 pm-6:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 9/13

4:45 am-8:14 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$851

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

9:00 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 10/12

6:35 am-11:53 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$852

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 27 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 August 16, 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 Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 16, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to IST are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,285.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 21m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 28m.

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 August 16, 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
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,384 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,942 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,322 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,267 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 8 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $443, 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 British Airways and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $619 and $668, respectively. Icelandair is priced at 58% 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 $1,319, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $322. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Istanbul), is priced around $652.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 8 airlines flying from Detroit to Istanbul

Discover the top 8 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$443Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$619Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$668Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$702Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$710Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Royal JordanianCheapest$773Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Air FranceCheapest$786Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$790Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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