$273 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Istanbul

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Cheapest round-trip
$644
Overall average: $932
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Mon 12/1Mon 1/12
DTW - IST • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$650
Typical prices: $964-$1,083
Turkish Airlines
Sun 1/11Sun 1/18
DTW - IST • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Istanbul (DTW-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Istanbul

Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Jan 12
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4:05 pm - 10:45 pmDTW-IST
22h 40m1 stop
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9:10 am - 5:35 pmIST-DTW
16h 25m2 stops
$644Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 14
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6:15 pm - 6:05 pmDTW-IST
15h 50m2 stops
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6:30 am - 1:55 pmIST-DTW
15h 25m1 stop
$649Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 18
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8:05 pm - 2:25 pmDTW-IST
10h 20mnonstop
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2:50 pm - 6:10 pmIST-DTW
11h 20mnonstop
$650Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 21
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8:05 pm - 2:25 pmDTW-IST
10h 20mnonstop
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2:50 pm - 6:10 pmIST-DTW
11h 20mnonstop
$654Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jan 30 - Thu, Apr 30
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4:15 pm - 6:05 pmDTW-IST
17h 50m1 stop
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5:50 am - 1:50 pmIST-DTW
15h 00m1 stop
$656Lufthansa
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Fri, Jan 30 - Thu, Apr 30
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2:19 pm - 6:05 pmDTW-IST
19h 46m2 stops
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5:50 am - 1:50 pmIST-DTW
15h 00m1 stop
$660Lufthansa
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Fri, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 28
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5:45 pm - 4:55 pmDTW-IST
15h 10m2 stops
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4:50 am - 1:40 pmIST-DTW
16h 50m1 stop
$668KLM
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Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 26
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6:05 pm - 4:55 pmDTW-IST
14h 50m2 stops
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5:55 pm - 1:50 pmIST-DTW
27h 55m2 stops
$669KLM
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Fri, Nov 28 - Mon, Dec 22
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9:20 pm - 3:50 amDTW-IST
22h 30m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 3:55 pmIST-DTW
30h 00m1 stop
$674Delta
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Sat, Nov 29 - Mon, Jan 12
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10:05 am - 4:55 pmDTW-IST
22h 50m2 stops
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5:55 pm - 6:00 pmIST-DTW
32h 05m1 stop
$675Delta
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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?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul costs $606 on the route between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Istanbul Airport (IST). It is also the most popular route.

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 Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday 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 $904 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,488 and $1,195 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$273
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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 $273 for a one-way ticket and $644 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Istanbul, with oneworld 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.

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.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Istanbul?

 
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Reviews of the 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7997 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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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.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
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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

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

Paying extra for premium seats was wasted. Turkish Airlines takes 2 seats for bassinet. The lady next to me had a baby with bassinet Bassinet was in front of my seat

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

The boarding process seem to take longer than necessary, resulting in a 20+ minute delay

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

Service was excellent. Food and drinks were very good except for a greasy lump of a donut at the end of the flight that left us both feeling internally disgusted.

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

No meals included on this long international flight. Most airlines will offer you a meal when flying internationally. Not Icelandair. Your included choices are water and coffee. Poor customer service. The airport was also very confusing.

It was good. The air plane is clean and staff were friendly.

Worst airline I’ve ever flown. Delayed 5.5 hrs, missed connecting flight, and missed an entire day of vacation. Zero customer service

Everything sucked. No food, one small glass of water, a tiny coffee, 5.5 hour delay with no customer service. Would never recommend flying them.

The crew was wonderful at check in, the gate and on board. Felt the luggage had more room than the passengers. The seats were smaller than most domestic U.S. airlines. I'm only 5'2" and I had little legroom. There were only 2 bathrooms in coach. Needed more. The flight was very smooth but not the most comfortable.

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!

Everything went smoothly and the staff was very kind. I’m glad I purchased the extra leg room for my long flight; it was totally worth it. We were served 2 meals for a 9 hour flight which I was not expecting and they were very tasty. I appreciated them being vegetarian. Customs line in Munich was long; I had a choice to have a 1 hr 40 min layover or 2 hr 40 min layover; I took the longer layover which I was thankful for because my flight was delayed 30 minutes and there’s a good chance I would have missed my connecting flight. This was my very first international flight and I would fly Discover again without hesitation. Thank you for taking good care of me!

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