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$566 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Istanbul

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$566
Overall average: $982
Lufthansa
Wed 2/25Wed 3/4
DSM - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$571
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/20
DSM - IST • 3 stops
Top airlines
Lufthansa
Cheapest • from $566 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
Airline reviews
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 47% price drop
January
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Istanbul (DSM-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Istanbul

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Lufthansa Logo
6:55 pm - 10:45 pm
DSM
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IST
18h 50m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 9:41 pm
IST
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DSM
24h 11m
2 stops
$566Lufthansa
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:45 pm
DSM
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IST
28h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:42 pm
IST
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DSM
25h 12m
2 stops
$577United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:45 pm
DSM
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IST
28h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:44 pm
IST
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DSM
24h 14m
2 stops
$677United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:45 pm
DSM
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IST
24h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:41 pm
IST
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DSM
23h 11m
2 stops
$678United Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 22
British Airways Logo
5:01 pm - 1:35 pm
DSM
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IST
35h 34m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:20 pm - 6:19 pm
IST
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DSM
29h 59m
2 stops
$760British Airways
Mon, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 22
Lufthansa Logo
6:48 pm - 5:45 pm
DSM
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IST
37h 57m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 9:41 pm
IST
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DSM
24h 11m
2 stops
$770Lufthansa
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 22
United Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 6:05 pm
DSM
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IST
18h 01m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:47 pm
IST
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DSM
20h 17m
2 stops
$777United Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 25
United Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 6:05 pm
DSM
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IST
17h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:27 pm
IST
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DSM
16h 57m
2 stops
$977United Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 20
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 6:05 pm
DSM
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IST
21h 35m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 5:47 pm
IST
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DSM
20h 17m
2 stops
$982Lufthansa
Sat, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 19
Lufthansa Logo
6:48 pm - 6:05 pm
DSM
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IST
38h 17m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 9:41 pm
IST
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DSM
24h 11m
2 stops
$988Lufthansa
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Istanbul flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport, 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 Des Moines to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost $551 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,287 and $1,271 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$566
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport was $571 for a one-way ticket and $566 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul.

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

    Des Moines and Istanbul are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Istanbul.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Istanbul?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Istanbul?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Istanbul, Delta or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Istanbul are Delta and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $1,181 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,257 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines 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 Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Des Moines to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8125 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

10.0 ExcellentZebrina, Jan 2026
LGA - CAE
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

Missed it by a couple minutes and couldn’t find an alternative flight so had to spend the night in DC and after much shuffling from 1 airline to another managed to get a United to Frankfurt.

There were only 2 toilets and one of them did not work in business class. We are not allowed to cross classes so had to wait in line to use the toilets!! The entertainment touch display was finicky and did not work all the time.

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Ground staff and cabin crew were excellent. Flight was perfectly on time. Zero issues.

Even after a delay, getting off the ground, thanks for keeping me safe, the airline made certain that my connecting flight was rebooked to get me to my final destination. It was actually rebooked twice, and my luggage still managed to meet me. The airline gave me a credit for food and beverage to be used at the airport vendors, regretfully, the credit did not transfer to my final boarding pass. Oh, well…

Trip was smooth, good drew, average meal, almost cold coffee. Excellent landing. Did not enjoy going down the stairs, walking to the gate, walking up the stairs, going a long walk to the exchange gate, and going down the stairs again to be bussed all the way where we originally landed to take our next flight! Over all an average experience. Thank you.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

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