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$421+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) 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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — IST
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Istanbul are usually found in October or February, booked 17 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 (DTT) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$869
(Ovago)

One-way from

$421
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,504
From Detroit (DTT) to Istanbul
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 11/84:15 pmDTW - IST
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Sat 11/156:30 amIST - DTW
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/9$869
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/214:00 pmDTW - IST
2 stops25h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 9/48:15 amIST - DTW
2 stops22h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$872
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/72:28 pmDTW - SAW
2 stops16h 27mBritish Airways
Sat 9/134:20 pmSAW - DTW
2 stops33h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$876
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/239:20 pmDTW - IST
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Tue 9/304:20 amIST - DTW
2 stops23h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/12$877
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/24:20 pmDTW - IST
2 stops17h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/152:00 pmIST - DTW
1 stop31h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$878
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 10/69:00 pmDTW - IST
Nonstop10h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/173:05 pmIST - DTW
Nonstop11h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$887
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/44:00 pmDTW - IST
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/182:45 pmIST - DTW
2 stops31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$889
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/59:55 amDTW - IST
2 stops24h 15mAir Canada
Wed 9/177:15 amIST - DTW
2 stops21h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$899
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/34:30 pmDTW - SAW
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Tue 9/168:50 amSAW - DTW
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Deal found 6/11$974
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 8/48:30 pmDTW - SAW
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/189:00 pmSAW - DTW
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$975
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 7/274:40 pmDTW - IST
2 stops16h 40mKLM
Thu 8/145:05 pmIST - DTW
1 stop27h 30mKLM
Deal found 6/9$989
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/306:00 amDTW - IST
2 stops24h 05mLOT
Tue 8/121:55 pmIST - DTW
2 stops41h 04mLOT
Deal found 6/11$1,015

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/8

4:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 11/15

6:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$869

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/21

4:00 pm-12:40 am

2 stops25h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 9/4

8:15 am-11:18 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$872

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/7

2:28 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops16h 27m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 9/13

4:20 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops33h 16m

$876

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

9:20 pm-3:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 9/30

4:20 am-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$877

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

9:00 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop10h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 10/17

3:05 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop11h 00m

$887

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

4:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 8/18

2:45 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$889

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/1

10:32 am-5:00 pm

2 stops23h 28m

Istanbul

Sun 8/24

6:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$896

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - IST

DTWIST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/5

9:55 am-5:10 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 9/17

7:15 am-9:29 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$899

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/3

4:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/17

12:40 pm-11:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

$974

DetroitIstanbul

DTW - SAW

DTWSAW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

8:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops21h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 8/18

9:00 pm-7:20 pm

3 stops29h 20m

$975

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Istanbul, you should look to book at least 17 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Detroit to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 DTT 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 June 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Detroit to Istanbul by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Istanbul?

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 to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and LOT from Detroit to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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!
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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?

    Detroit All airports (DTT), located 0.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Detroit to Istanbul. 9 airlines have flights from All airports to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Detroit All airports to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

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

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($869), British Airways ($872), and Delta ($877) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Istanbul. Lufthansa is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Istanbul one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $424. Users have also found prices from $460 and $507 on Royal Jordanian and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $385. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Istanbul) can be booked for $816 on average our data indicates $2,014 when flying from Detroit to Istanbul.

  • 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 to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Detroit to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 9 airlines flying from Detroit to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$619Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IcelandairCheapest$648Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$668Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$710Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$735Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Royal JordanianCheapest$778Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$785Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$818Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$935Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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