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$458+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Istanbul

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — IST
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Istanbul

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 January 27, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/256:55 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops18h 50m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/46:30 am
IST
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DSM
2 stops24h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$566
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 3/106:08 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops22h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 3/177:35 am
IST
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DSM
2 stops21h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/59:00 am
DSM
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IST
2 stops28h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 3/96:30 am
IST
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DSM
2 stops25h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$577
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1211:58 am
DSM
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IST
2 stops21h 37m
British Airways
Sat 4/186:30 pm
IST
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DSM
2 stops36h 59m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$610
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/105:01 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops35h 34m
British Airways
Sun 2/229:20 pm
IST
-
DSM
2 stops29h 59m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$760
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/86:15 am
DSM
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IST
2 stops26h 40m
Delta
Sun 3/155:55 pm
IST
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DSM
2 stops36h 43m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$766
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/96:48 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops37h 57m
Lufthansa
Sat 2/216:30 am
IST
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DSM
2 stops24h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$770
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 2/118:00 am
DSM
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IST
2 stops25h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 2/236:30 am
IST
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DSM
2 stops24h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$777
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/112:04 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops44h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 3/186:30 am
IST
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DSM
3 stops41h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$789
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/113:12 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops42h 18m
American Airlines
Wed 3/187:35 am
IST
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DSM
2 stops43h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$806
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 9/11:10 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops28h 55m
Lufthansa
Thu 10/15:50 pm
IST
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DSM
2 stops59h 06m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/26$849

Find 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 (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 January 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$566
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$458
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,080
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

1:38 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

7:35 am-11:40 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$577

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

9:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 3/9

6:30 am-11:42 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$577

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

6:15 am-4:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 3/15

5:55 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops36h 43m

$766

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

11:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-9:41 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$777

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

3:04 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops18h 01m

Istanbul

Thu 2/19

6:30 am-8:07 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$777

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

8:00 am-5:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-2:27 pm

2 stops16h 57m

$777

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

2:04 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops44h 01m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-10:30 am

2 stops36h 00m

$777

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

11:30 am-5:45 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 2/19

6:30 am-10:20 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$777

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

3:04 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops18h 01m

Istanbul

Sun 2/22

6:30 am-5:47 pm

2 stops20h 17m

$777

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

10:04 am-5:30 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$458

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul

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

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 $1,187). 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.

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 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and Lufthansa 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
8,119 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
8,119 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
7,749 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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 2 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 21h 37m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $577. 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, Delta ($635), and Lufthansa ($989) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Istanbul. Users have found that Delta 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 $1,187). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$635Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$989Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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