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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Istanbul

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Apr 15 — Apr 221
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 March 16, 2026.

Round-trip from

$638
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$556
From Des Moines to Istanbul
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul (average of $541). Flying from Des Moines to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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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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 March 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andLufthansa from Des Moines to Istanbul 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
8,289 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,289 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,289 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,429 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,289 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
7,854 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,289 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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 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) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to Istanbul. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Istanbul?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Istanbul can take about 25h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $638. Des Moines and Istanbul are separated by a distance of 5674 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($572), Delta ($635), and Lufthansa ($1,170) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Istanbul. Users have found that United Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul (average of $541). Flying from Des Moines to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$572Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$635Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,170Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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