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$303+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$860
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$303
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,252
From Minneapolis St Paul to Istanbul
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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 July 3, 2025.

This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1411:50 amMSP - IST
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/202:50 pmIST - MSP
2 stops36h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$857
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 10/183:45 pmMSP - IST
1 stop27h 40mAir France
Fri 10/244:20 amIST - MSP
2 stops18h 20mAir France
Deal found 7/1$864
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 9/144:00 pmMSP - IST
1 stop13h 05mLufthansa
Thu 10/22:00 pmIST - MSP
1 stop32h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 7/3$866
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 10/106:35 pmMSP - IST
2 stops21h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 10/178:20 amIST - MSP
2 stops23h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$872
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 10/257:25 pmMSP - IST
1 stop20h 30mIcelandair
Sat 11/19:00 amIST - MSP
2 stops17h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 7/1$877
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 10/141:15 pmMSP - IST
2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/202:00 pmIST - MSP
1 stop32h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$878
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 9/137:40 pmMSP - IST
1 stop23h 45mKLM
Sat 9/205:05 pmIST - MSP
1 stop30h 00mKLM
Deal found 7/1$882
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/297:30 pmMSP - SAW
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/58:35 amSAW - MSP
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$884
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 10/103:50 pmMSP - IST
2 stops27h 35mDelta
Fri 10/174:20 amIST - MSP
1 stop16h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/2$890
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 9/139:45 pmMSP - SAW
1 stop15h 20mKLM
Sat 9/202:35 pmSAW - MSP
1 stop28h 45mKLM
Deal found 7/3$890
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 9/135:54 pmMSP - IST
2 stops23h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/208:25 amIST - MSP
2 stops21h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$904
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/151:10 pmMSP - IST
2 stops19h 20mAir Canada
Fri 8/228:15 amIST - MSP
2 stops36h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$916

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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 July 3, 2025.
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

Tue 10/14

11:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 10/20

2:50 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops36h 44m

$857

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 10/18

3:45 pm-3:25 am

1 stop27h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 10/24

4:20 am-2:40 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$864

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 9/14

4:00 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 10/2

2:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$866

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/10

6:35 pm-12:20 am

2 stops21h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 10/17

8:20 am-11:40 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$872

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 10/25

7:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 11/1

9:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops17h 25m

$877

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/14

1:15 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 10/20

2:00 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$878

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/13

7:40 pm-3:25 am

1 stop23h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 9/20

5:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$882

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - SAW

MSPSAW

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/29

7:30 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 8/5

8:35 am-6:20 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$884

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - IST

MSPIST

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/10

3:50 pm-3:25 am

2 stops27h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 10/17

4:20 am-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$890

MinneapolisIstanbul

MSP - SAW

MSPSAW

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/13

9:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 9/20

2:35 pm-11:20 am

1 stop28h 45m

$890

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 June 27, 2025.

Booking 64 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Minneapolis to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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 MSP to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Minneapolis to Istanbul at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minneapolis to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and Air France 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
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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
1,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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 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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Minneapolis to Istanbul is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $865 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and British Airways, starting at $882 and $884 round-trip. Lufthansa is 22% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $568. Lufthansa flights start at $624 while deals on Air Canada start at $642 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. Frankfurt am Main sees the next most layovers on Minneapolis to Istanbul flights.

  • 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 Anne Frank Huis. Those on a layover in Amsterdam interested in visiting Museumplein, De Dam, or Anne Frank Huis can do so by traveling 6.0 mi, 7.0 mi, and 6.8 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travelers can book a car rental at Amsterdam Schiphol for about $43 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Frankfurt am Main travelers tend to visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt more than any other notable places. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Historisches Museum Frankfurt are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.3 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main in need of a rental car can book one at Frankfurt am Main for about $44.

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

    The least popular layover on flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul is Paris. Minneapolis to Istanbul flights stopping in Chicago are the next rarest.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Minneapolis to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$509Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$634Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$636Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$710Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$737Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$758Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$772Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$931Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,147Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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