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$293+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul

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MSP — IST
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 4/153:55 pm
MSP
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IST
1 stop21h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/221:55 pm
IST
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MSP
2 stops38h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/8$548
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:40 pm
MSP
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IST
2 stops23h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/293:45 am
IST
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MSP
2 stops24h 21m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/11$552
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/133:55 pm
MSP
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IST
1 stop17h 00m
Lufthansa
Fri 4/245:40 am
IST
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MSP
1 stop16h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/10$559
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/56:40 pm
MSP
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IST
2 stops42h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/215:40 am
IST
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MSP
2 stops18h 28m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/11$561
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:40 pm
MSP
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IST
2 stops23h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/225:40 am
IST
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MSP
1 stop16h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/10$562
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 4/133:55 pm
MSP
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IST
1 stop13h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 4/225:40 am
IST
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MSP
1 stop16h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$564
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/153:55 pm
MSP
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IST
1 stop21h 30m
Lufthansa
Fri 4/245:40 am
IST
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MSP
2 stops24h 19m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/10$566
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/104:30 pm
MSP
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SAW
1 stop16h 55m
KLM
Tue 3/1712:55 pm
SAW
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MSP
1 stop34h 25m
KLM
Deal found 2/9$602
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 4/53:50 pm
MSP
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SAW
1 stop21h 10m
KLM
Tue 4/218:50 am
SAW
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MSP
2 stops20h 01m
KLM
Deal found 2/11$608
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Tue 4/143:50 pm
MSP
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SAW
1 stop21h 10m
KLM
Thu 4/308:50 am
SAW
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MSP
2 stops20h 00m
KLM
Deal found 2/11$610
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/139:40 pm
MSP
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SAW
1 stop15h 20m
KLM
Fri 4/242:40 pm
SAW
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MSP
1 stop28h 45m
KLM
Deal found 2/10$625
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2411:05 pm
MSP
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SAW
2 stops34h 00m
KLM
Thu 5/78:50 am
SAW
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MSP
1 stop15h 52m
KLM
Deal found 2/9$643

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$548
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$293
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$611
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul that are best for you.

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MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/13

3:55 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 4/24

5:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$559

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/12

10:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

5:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$568

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/15

10:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

5:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$568

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/1

7:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 5/1

1:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$576

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/1

7:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 4/29

1:55 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops38h 11m

$576

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/12

10:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 4/27

1:55 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops32h 24m

$599

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - SAW

MSPSAW

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/5

3:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 4/21

8:50 am-8:51 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$608

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - SAW

MSPSAW

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/10

4:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/17

9:00 am-9:41 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$612

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - SAW

MSPSAW

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/14

4:55 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 4/30

8:50 am-8:50 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$615

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - SAW

MSPSAW

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/13

9:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 4/24

2:40 pm-11:25 am

1 stop28h 45m

$625

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul. 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul (average of $375). Flying from Minneapolis to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,074). 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 February 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines from Minneapolis 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
8,183 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
8,183 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,183 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,451 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,183 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,183 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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.
Icelandair
7.1
Good
611 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,183 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
7,780 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,183 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul?

    Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), located 7.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul. 9 airlines have flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

    Lufthansa and KLM can get you from Minneapolis to Istanbul in just under 21h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20m. The distance from Minneapolis to Istanbul is about 5522 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Minneapolis to Istanbul is Icelandair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $408 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and British Airways, starting at $544 and $556 round-trip. Icelandair is 58% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Icelandair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $390. KLM flights start at $440 while deals on Delta start at $465 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

    Minneapolis to Istanbul flights have a layover in Amsterdam most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Amsterdam?

    If you're on a layover in Amsterdam and looking for things to do, consider visiting Museumplein, De Dam, or Van Gogh Museum. Those on a layover in Amsterdam interested in visiting Museumplein, De Dam, or Van Gogh Museum can do so by traveling 6.0 mi, 7.0 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travelers can book a car rental at Amsterdam Schiphol for about $50 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Minneapolis to Istanbul flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul is Frankfurt am Main.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Minneapolis to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul (average of $375). Flying from Minneapolis to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,074). 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$408Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$544Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$556Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$576Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$616Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$674Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$693Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$797Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$965Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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