Turkey

$435+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Turkey

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DSM — IST
May 30 — Jun 61
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Turkey

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Turkey
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Turkey. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/15:28 pm
DSM
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2 stops23h 52m
Delta
Wed 7/224:25 am
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DSM
2 stops26h 04m
Delta
Deal found 4/28$954
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/122:45 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops28h 45m
Delta
Fri 6/194:25 am
IST
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DSM
2 stops37h 49m
Delta
Deal found 4/28$995
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 10/107:30 am
DSM
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2 stops44h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/158:05 pm
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DSM
2 stops33h 39m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,032
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/91:24 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops37h 56m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/128:10 pm
IST
-
DSM
2 stops31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,035
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/115:28 pm
DSM
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2 stops26h 02m
Delta
Mon 5/255:20 pm
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DSM
2 stops31h 28m
Delta
Deal found 4/28$1,039
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/210:56 am
DSM
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IST
2 stops30h 24m
Delta
Fri 5/84:25 am
IST
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DSM
2 stops26h 07m
Delta
Deal found 4/25$1,069
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/75:28 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops23h 52m
Delta
Fri 5/156:00 am
IST
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DSM
2 stops22h 36m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$1,079
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 6/106:03 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops23h 17m
Delta
Wed 6/176:00 am
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DSM
2 stops22h 41m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$1,104
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Mon 5/42:16 pm
DSM
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IST
2 stops33h 04m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/25:00 pm
IST
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DSM
2 stops39h 37m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,115
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/2111:28 am
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2 stops29h 52m
Delta
Mon 6/294:25 am
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DSM
2 stops24h 16m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$1,138

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Turkey

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Turkey flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$954
(Delta)

One-way from

$435
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$691
From Des Moines to Turkey
One-way flight from Des Moines to Turkey
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($366 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Turkey 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 April 30, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

5:28 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 02m

Istanbul

Mon 5/25

5:20 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops31h 28m

$1,039

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

2:45 pm-3:30 am

2 stops28h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 6/19

6:00 am-8:41 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$1,174

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Sun 6/21

2:25 pm-1:20 am

2 stops26h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 6/29

4:25 am-8:41 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$1,287

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

6:03 pm-1:20 am

2 stops23h 17m

Istanbul

Wed 6/17

5:20 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops31h 34m

$1,289
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

6:39 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 41m

Istanbul

Tue 6/16

4:25 am-4:54 pm

2 stops20h 29m

$1,289

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

1:04 pm-1:20 am

2 stops28h 16m

Istanbul

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-8:49 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$1,289

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

5:28 pm-1:20 am

2 stops23h 52m

Istanbul

Wed 7/22

4:25 am-8:49 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$1,289
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Mon 6/15

6:03 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 27m

$435

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

2:45 pm-3:30 am

2 stops28h 45m

$505
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

5:34 pm-1:20 am

2 stops23h 46m

$915

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Deals found on 4/29

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Turkey?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Turkey (average of $540). Flying from Des Moines to Turkey in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,181). 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 Turkey

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Turkey. 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 Turkey. Reviews last updated April 30, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andLufthansa from Des Moines to Turkey by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Turkey?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Turkey from Des Moines.

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Turkey will take you 26h 02m. Des Moines and Turkey are separated by a distance of 5674 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Turkey that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Turkey flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Turkey?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Turkey?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Turkey 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 Turkey?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Turkey (average of $540). Flying from Des Moines to Turkey in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,181). 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 Turkey

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Turkey. 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 April 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$572Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$637Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,164Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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