$317 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Istanbul

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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

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Istanbul.
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10:05 pm - 10:25 amDTW-IST
29h 20m1 stop
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1:40 am - 8:17 amIST-DTW
37h 37m2 stops
mar., may. 6 - lun., may. 12
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10:05 pm - 10:25 amDTW-IST
29h 20m1 stop
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1:40 am - 8:17 amIST-DTW
37h 37m2 stops
mar., may. 6 - lun., may. 19
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10:05 pm - 10:25 amDTW-IST
29h 20m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 11:02 pmIST-DTW
33h 12m2 stops
mar., may. 6 - mar., may. 13
Delta Logo
9:20 pm - 3:25 amDTW-IST
23h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:10 am - 1:50 pmIST-DTW
16h 40m1 stop
$835Delta
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lun., oct. 6 - lun., nov. 3
Delta Logo
9:20 pm - 3:25 amDTW-IST
23h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:10 am - 8:40 pmIST-DTW
23h 30m2 stops
$845Delta
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lun., oct. 6 - lun., nov. 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 2:10 pmDTW-IST
10h 10mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 7:05 pmIST-DTW
11h 00mnonstop
$879Turkish Airlines
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lun., oct. 6 - vie., oct. 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 2:10 pmDTW-IST
10h 10mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 7:05 pmIST-DTW
11h 00mnonstop
$887Turkish Airlines
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mar., oct. 14 - mar., oct. 21
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4:00 pm - 1:05 pmDTW-IST
14h 05m1 stop
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6:10 am - 2:10 pmIST-DTW
15h 00m1 stop
$922Lufthansa
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lun., sep. 8 - lun., sep. 15
Lufthansa Logo
2:15 pm - 9:20 pmDTW-IST
24h 05m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:10 am - 2:10 pmIST-DTW
15h 00m1 stop
$927Lufthansa
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lun., sep. 8 - lun., sep. 15
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4:23 pm - 5:10 pmDTW-SAW
17h 47m1 stop
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8:50 am - 3:40 pmSAW-DTW
13h 50m1 stop
$1,539KLM
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mar., may. 13 - mié., may. 28

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Istanbul flights

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 $672 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 $672.

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 Wednesdays 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 $912 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,398 and $1,333 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $2,078 on average.

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 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$317
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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $317 for a one-way ticket and $709 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.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Istanbul

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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

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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

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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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7916 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
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This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

10.0 ExcellentGary, Apr 2025TPA - LAX
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This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

It was an overnight flight and I desperately needed coffee before we landed, but Delta does only one beverage service, and that is shortly after takeoff, not before landing at 5 am.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

After a 5 hour delay waiting at the gate (3 delays adding up) with no clear reason provided, we finally boarded flew 3/4 of the way to Toronto then were turned back to New York. As we neared New York, the pilot declared that it was his fault, something to do with timing and him not being allowed into the country???? How could the airline let his happen? They had hours to prepare and make sure they had a crew available for the flight! We ended up in Toronto a day late with no sleep.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

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

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

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

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

We had a 1 1/2 hour delay before we left Denver. When we arrive to Frankfort, they didn’t announce that people with connecting flights to exit the plane first. My next flight was already boarding when we we taxiing in to the gate. I waited another 10 minutes to get off the plane. I had to run to catch my next flight. I mean run! I made it with one minute to spare, but my luggage did not. My luggage came two hours later on a different flight.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

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

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

Service was very good. Because I use a cane, I was allowed to use Priority Boarding. Biggest problem was extremely limited leg room in Economy class seats. For airplane food, it was alright.

Was late but that airport/storm fault. Flight was full but comfortable. Food quite nice. Unfortunate that I had a rather miserable attendant, others were much friendlier

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.

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