DSM - IST

$504 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul departing on 7/3. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$616
Typical prices: $1,471-$1,170
Air France
Wed 7/1Wed 7/8
DSM - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$504
Delta
Fri 7/3
DSM - IST • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $618 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Istanbul. You'll need at least 2 connections.
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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, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 3:30 am
DSM
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IST
31h 48m
2 stops
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4:25 am - 1:34 pm
IST
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DSM
41h 09m
2 stops
$616Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 3:30 am
DSM
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IST
28h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:25 am - 8:49 pm
IST
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DSM
24h 24m
2 stops
$618Delta
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
Delta Logo
5:34 pm - 3:30 am
DSM
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IST
25h 56m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:12 pm
IST
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DSM
19h 12m
2 stops
$619Delta
Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 19
Delta Logo
5:32 pm - 3:30 am
DSM
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IST
25h 58m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:11 pm
IST
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DSM
19h 11m
2 stops
$639Delta
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 19
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:30 am
DSM
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IST
37h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:58 pm
IST
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DSM
22h 58m
2 stops
$645Delta
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 19
Delta Logo
5:32 pm - 3:30 am
DSM
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IST
49h 58m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:58 pm
IST
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DSM
22h 58m
2 stops
$657Delta
Thu, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:54 am - 1:20 am
DSM
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IST
30h 26m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 am - 10:13 am
IST
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DSM
37h 48m
2 stops
$663Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 9
Air France Logo
6:03 pm - 3:30 am
DSM
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IST
25h 27m
2 stops
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4:25 am - 4:52 pm
IST
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DSM
20h 27m
2 stops
$672Air France
Thu, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 3:30 am
DSM
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IST
26h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:34 pm
IST
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DSM
39h 34m
2 stops
$675Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 3 - Fri, Jul 10
Delta Logo
5:34 pm - 3:30 am
DSM
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IST
25h 56m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:25 am - 8:49 pm
IST
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DSM
24h 24m
2 stops
$688Delta
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport departing in July.

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 October, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,446 and $1,288 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$504
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 43% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% 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.
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 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 $504 for a one-way ticket and $616 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 United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Istanbul are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,189 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $807 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 3 airlines serving 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 8452 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

10.0 Excellentangela, May 2026
LGA - PBI
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I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

The Boarding process was great. Particularly since my wife and I require assistance. The flight attendants were amazing. We travel frequently; they honestly were a cut above. 😀

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

WiFi didn’t work on two of four planes. Flight attendants were not overly friendly or welcoming. Planes were extremely slow to board and deplane.

Delta does a great job with entertainment and free wifi. I can still be in touch with my colleagues while in the air.

Aside from a completely packed plane, I really have no complaints.

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

Our flight was canceled same day and we were never informed. Had to pay more and worse seating on another airline.

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late- that’s what United does best. Missed my connection, rebooked to a flight 17 hours later and had to spend $500 on a hotel. What did I get? A $15 meal voucher. What can you get in an airport for $15. I hate United so much.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

Perfect airline, super friendly, great service, tasty food. Would fly again.

Parents with permanently crying baby on board. Neither parents nor crew did anything to calm the baby. The food was extremely disappointing. Seafood stew was very, very small! Not even appetizer size! Seat had a gap in the back. Had to use a pillow to fill it.

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

Flight was delayed by several hours and then cancelled due to weather. But Staff was very helpful getting me on a different flight. United should offer food coupons and tooth brush and paste for stranded passengers

I upgraded to the business class cabin. It was the poorest business class I have ever experienced. No access to any business lounge in Tampa airport. Seats are not comfortable. I had a window seat and had to step/crawl over the next seat. Food was mediocre and service below average for business class. Bathroom location was ridiculous. No place to wait. I cannot believe I paid this kind of money and will never fly Lufthansa Discover again. They really should reimburse me somehow.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Was never allowed on and not refunded the full amount of the ticket plus charged a $300 processing fee.

Not great!!! Seats in Business class were horrible; no cushion!!!

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