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$324 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport

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 1/5. 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
$544
Overall average: $1,455
Lufthansa
Sun 12/7Sun 12/14
DSM - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$324
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/5
DSM - IST • 3 stops
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Lufthansa
Cheapest • from $544 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 46% price drop
May
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Istanbul

Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
Lufthansa Logo
6:50 pm - 10:45 pmDSM-IST
18h 55m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 9:37 pmIST-DSM
24h 07m2 stops
$544Lufthansa
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
British Airways Logo
12:15 pm - 12:50 amDSM-IST
27h 35m2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:20 am - 10:29 pmIST-DSM
23h 09m2 stops
$575British Airways
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 16
Lufthansa Logo
1:05 pm - 6:05 pmDSM-IST
20h 00m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 9:32 pmIST-DSM
24h 02m2 stops
$1,014Lufthansa
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
Delta Logo
10:21 am - 4:55 pmDSM-IST
21h 34m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 5:12 pmIST-DSM
21h 22m2 stops
$1,227Delta
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Wed, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 15
Delta Logo
2:17 pm - 4:55 pmDSM-IST
17h 38m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:50 am - 5:12 pmIST-DSM
21h 22m2 stops
$1,263Delta
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:44 pm - 7:30 amDSM-IST
30h 46m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 12:55 pmIST-DSM
26h 25m1 stop
$1,327Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 10:45 pmDSM-IST
29h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 2:58 pmIST-DSM
34h 58m3 stops
$1,393Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 25
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:45 pmDSM-IST
26h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:40 pmIST-DSM
24h 10m2 stops
$1,449United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 13
Emirates Logo
3:17 pm - 5:40 pmDSM-IST
41h 23m2 stops
Emirates Logo
1:55 am - 10:29 pmIST-DSM
29h 34m2 stops
$2,393Emirates
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 13
Emirates Logo
3:17 pm - 9:55 pmDSM-IST
45h 38m2 stops
Emirates Logo
1:55 am - 10:29 pmIST-DSM
29h 34m2 stops
$2,404Emirates
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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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 November, where tickets cost $635 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,642 and $1,455 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$324
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 40% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% 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 Airport 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 $324 for a one-way ticket and $544 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Des Moines and Istanbul Airport 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 Airport?

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

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

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Istanbul Airport, 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 $1,135 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 $1,246 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

    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 Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport 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 Airport?

    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 Airport 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 8004 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

10.0 ExcellentMAYRA, Nov 2025JFK - MIA
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I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

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.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

We didn't get the coffee with breakfast in the morning.. 30 mins lazer I asked flight attendant why don't we get coffee now at least.. after the breakfast..she said that captain announced possible turbulences fee minutes ago, which didn't ecplain why we didn't get it with the breakfast..breakfast was very poor btw..just little pastry which you can eat in 4 little bites. Turbulences fortunately didn't even happen.. but we didn't get that more than necessary coffee in the morning after the night flight with very poor sleep.. They just served breakfast 1 hour afzer we took off..at like 11 PM.. that doesn't make sense at all.. Also, flight attendants weren't very nice..they looked like they're not happy with their job.. :/

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

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