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Cheap Flight Deals from Detroit to Istanbul (DTW-IST)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Istanbul

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Istanbul.
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11:14 am - 3:20 pmDTW-SAW
21h 06m2 stops
3:00 pm - 12:35 amSAW-DTW
40h 35m2 stops
$668British Airways
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Tue, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 7
11:14 am - 4:30 pmDTW-IST
22h 16m2 stops
8:15 am - 12:35 amIST-DTW
23h 20m2 stops
$671British Airways
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Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 8
9:20 pm - 3:25 amDTW-IST
23h 05m1 stop
4:20 am - 7:05 pmIST-DTW
21h 45m1 stop
$823Delta
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Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 8
6:02 pm - 3:25 amDTW-IST
26h 23m2 stops
4:20 am - 7:05 pmIST-DTW
21h 45m1 stop
$828Delta
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Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 8
9:10 pm - 2:25 pmDTW-IST
10h 15mnonstop
3:05 pm - 7:05 pmIST-DTW
11h 00mnonstop
$853Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Mar 23 - Tue, Apr 15
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmDTW-IST
18h 00m1 stop
5:55 pm - 2:10 pmIST-DTW
27h 15m1 stop
$865Lufthansa
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Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 8
9:00 pm - 2:10 pmDTW-IST
10h 10mnonstop
3:05 pm - 7:05 pmIST-DTW
11h 00mnonstop
$877Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 18
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmDTW-IST
18h 00m1 stop
5:55 pm - 2:10 pmIST-DTW
27h 15m1 stop
$878Lufthansa
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Tue, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 7
4:25 pm - 5:10 pmDTW-SAW
17h 45m1 stop
12:45 pm - 1:35 pmSAW-DTW
31h 50m1 stop
$1,518KLM
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Tue, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 18
9:35 pm - 5:25 pmDTW-SAW
12h 50m1 stop
3:45 pm - 2:00 pmSAW-DTW
29h 15m1 stop
$1,520KLM
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Mon, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 26

Flights from Detroit to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul cost $595 and was between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Istanbul Airport (IST). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $595.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to Istanbul, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul is February, where tickets cost $942 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,373 and $1,361 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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$309
Flight from Detroit to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Istanbul flights

  • What regulations have the primary airlines flying from Detroit to Istanbul set forth for travelers traveling with pets?

    There are pet-friendly regulations for flights from Detroit to Istanbul on Lufthansa, KLM, United, and Turkish Airlines. These carriers let animals travel in the cabin or as checked luggage with their owners. However, pets and their carriers should weigh no more than 25 lbs. when flying in the cabin.

  • Which alternative air route offers more economical trip from Detroit to Istanbul?

    Taking innonstop flights from Detroit to Istanbul is more economical compared to flying on nonstop flights. On this route, a number of well-known airlines, including Emirates, British Airways, Air France, and Lufthansa, provide innonstop flights. Before arriving at IST, these planes frequently make stops in destinations like Dubai, London, Paris, and Frankfurt.

  • Which airlines provide flexible luggage policies for flights between Detroit and Istanbul?

    Favorable luggage regulations are available on flights from Detroit to Istanbul with Air France, Emirates, and Lufthansa. In accordance with the policies of these carriers, travelers may bring a carry-on bag in addition to a personal item. Additionally, there is an extra price for bringing additional checked bags. However, these charges are normally less expensive than on other carriers.

  • What is the simplest means of transport to take to travel to Detroit Metro Airport from downtown?

    A simple way to go to the airport is to use a cab or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. You can either call a cab from a designated taxi stand or schedule a journey through the corresponding app. If you have luggage or want a hassle-free trip, this option, which provides door-to-door service, is appropriate.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul was $309 for a one-way ticket and $668 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Istanbul?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Detroit and on arrival in Istanbul.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Istanbul?

    Detroit is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Istanbul. You will leave Detroit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and you will be arriving in Istanbul at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Istanbul?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Istanbul, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Istanbul from Detroit?

    Paris is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Detroit to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul

  • The most popular arriving airport for business travelers traveling from Detroit to Istanbul is Istanbul Airport (IST). Istanbul, the most populous city in Europe and the fifteenth largest metropolis in the world, is conveniently close to IST Airport. IST Airport is, therefore, a busy airport among corporate flyers to this city because of Istanbul's popularity as a highly sought-after location for business travelers globally.
  • Parents have a variety of airline alternatives to take into account while arranging a vacation for the whole family from Detroit to Istanbul, including Delta Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways. These airlines provide passengers free in-flight Wi-Fi and individual seatback TVs. This enables kids to access a range of entertainment alternatives, including cartoon networks and live-streamed movies, keeping them occupied and amused during the voyage.
  • From Detroit to Istanbul, passengers flying with Delta Airlines have the option of upgrading to first class. During the booking process or at the airport, Delta gives customers the option to upgrade from business to first class. This can be accomplished through a bidding procedure, which gives travelers the opportunity to perhaps get first-class tickets at a lesser price than they would pay if they bought them directly.
  • Travelers from Detroit frequently choose to fly to Istanbul from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). The main driving force behind this decision is the good public transportation accessibility of DTW airport. Using the excellent public transit system offered, travelers can easily and economically reach DTW Airport from either the city center or Downtown Detroit.
  • When arriving from Detroit at IST Airport, tourists have the chance to visit a number of adjacent cities in addition to Istanbul. Taxis, rail systems, buses, as well as rental cars, are some of the most convenient transportation options available from IST Airport to other nearby cities or villages. IST Airport serves other well-known cities like Bursa, Kumköy, Edirne, and Anakkale, where travelers can explore from Istanbul.
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Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Istanbul

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

Turkish Airlines

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8068 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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Delta is a premier airline so my expectations are most always met.

10.0 ExcellentGreg, Mar 2025PHX - MSP
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Delta is a premier airline so my expectations are most always met.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

Zero updates from the pilots for 30 minutes in the tarmac

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

I loved having a most black flight crew during Black History Month; rather by design or accident I appreciated the representation. ❤️

This was the second flight this week with flight attendant Marcus I’m not sure if his last name is Lane or Lang but this guy is awesome. He funny, attentive and his service is 5 stars. Marcus makes business travel more enjoyable !

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

Rode in a smaller plane and short trip meant no snacks, no free wifi or tv. It was only 30min flight so honestly wasn’t a big deal to lack these items.

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

They only had vegetarian food left on the flight which I wasn’t happy about. I didn’t get any food to eat at all.

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

There was fog in Amsterdam so many flights were delayed because of the weather. Air France knew that the flight would be delayed by two hours but still boarded the plane on time. Instead of letting the passengers wait at the gate we were crammed into the plane. It was uncomfortable. No refreshments were given. I couldn’t charge my devices onboard.

I tried to upgrade to premium economy anis seat online during the checkin process. The payment didn’t work due to a technical glitch on KLM’s website. I wasn’t able to change my seat unless I called Amsterdam. Since I was in Canada and there’s a time difference this wasn’t practical. So when I arrived early to Ottawa airport my seat wasn’t available and I could only get a middle seat in premium economy which isn’t great. These middle seats are priced at the same rate as an aisle seat which makes no sense.

The food & entertainment really stood out in terms of quality. The nasi goreng & chicken satay were absolutely delicious. It’s great that KLM feature international cuisine.

Seats were comfortable crew members support was very good but AVML ordered or selected by us needs a lot of improvement.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding experience, with an incomprehensible assignment of priorities. “Fast track” was the slowest. Poor system planning.

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

It would have been nice if my luggage had made it onto my connecting flight as well. Now I have to wait for my luggage to be delivered and that might take a while, which certainly put a damper on the entire experience.

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

Crew was not happy. Very uncomfortable seats. When person leans back in front of you the screen is too close to me. Food was awful.

They lost my luggage and despite all follow ups through emails and phone calls they don’t give me an update

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Both flights were delayed and we missed our connection. Our second flight was delayed 3 times. I have always had great service and never any problems with my flights on Lufthansa. My last two flights were, unfortunately, awful. I fly quite often to Germany and have had better luck with United than Lufthansa.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

On board Entertainment and crew services were absolutely trash! Neither me, nor any of my 40 family/friends members are flying Lufthansa again!

Eet late informed about delay of more rhan four houts

After living in Europe for five years and flying with Lufthansa and KLM airlines, I’ve realized that United Airlines is now a budget carrier. The flight attendant are not friendly. The seats are not comfortable. And everything comes at a cost. I will be flying with KLM and Skyteam like Delta to the US going forward no doubt. United Airlines is not what it once was:

Experience was good. Could have been better if we didn’t have to board an hour before the flight to ghana and miss relaxing time in the lounge. That process was very stressful

Boarding crew is unfriendly as i was asked to handover carryon luggage too upto final destination Bangalore I was not prepared for that and i had to travel without my diabetic and hypertension medicines

I was charged fees for check in bags at the airport by British Airways. It was supposed to be no charge but Kayak messed up my booking apparently and I had to pay for check in bags. I paid $175.

They took my carry on and checked it in. Staff in general at Heathrow are not friendly or helpful

The crew were professional and friendly. It was the most uncomfortable international flight I've ever flown. Crammed in passengers. No overhead space to put my bag. No leg room and unable to recline seat due to seats too close together so it upset passenger behind me! Upgrade price to get 2 inches of more space unreasonable.

Boarding in Dallas was hell with extremely rude gate agents , especially a lady named Rajathi who was the epitome of rudeness with no compassion at all . She was horrible and I wonder why airlines have people like her on their roster who exude arrogance and haughtiness . Will probably not fly British Airwsys because of people like her .

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Food was average. Better headphones seats were average at best.

Nice flight. Legroom was good. Food was good. Staff was friendly and helpful. Plane was modern and clean. Seats and headrests were comfortable. Entertainment system was good and modern, with a bright LCD screen and many appealing choices.

I have something to say about the flight I took from London to Gothenburg, after my flight from Austin to London. I fly a lot and have done so for decades. I first flew to Scandinavia in 1973. My former wife is Norwegian. The main thing was the experience at the Gothenburg airport. Three flights from Britain arrived around the same time. So there were huge lines at immigration since Brits are no longer a part of the EU. After over an hour in line, I finally gave my passport to the immigrations man. You’d have thought I was an Afghan. I just barely got into Sweden. I had to answer all kinds of blunt questions. I had to show all kinds of onward tickets, addresses of places I’d be staying and it was pretty daunting. Perhaps it has to do with the situation with Russia. British Air might have done something to prepare people that things have changed a lot and they’d better be ready to run the gauntlet when trying to get into the country here. Thanks for listening and taking this into consideration. Sincerely, a senior citizen of the USA

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