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$613 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to Detroit

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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Detroit (IST-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Detroit 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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Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 1
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 am - 1:55 pmIST-DTW
15h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
4:15 pm - 6:05 pmDTW-IST
17h 50m1 stop
$613Lufthansa
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Nov 16
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6:45 pm - 9:29 pmIST-DTW
33h 44m2 stops
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4:15 pm - 10:45 pmDTW-IST
22h 30m1 stop
Sun, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 2:10 pmIST-DTW
15h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:20 pmDTW-IST
31h 20m2 stops
$629United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sun, Nov 16
British Airways Logo
8:25 am - 9:30 pmIST-DTW
20h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
1:46 pm - 5:25 pmDTW-IST
19h 39m2 stops
$648British Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Fri, Nov 21
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 11:48 amIST-DTW
25h 43m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:15 pm - 4:55 pmDTW-IST
20h 40m2 stops
$651Delta
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Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 24
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 3:50 pmIST-DTW
16h 40m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:15 pm - 4:20 pmDTW-IST
21h 05m2 stops
$654Delta
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Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 18
British Airways Logo
8:25 pm - 6:47 pmIST-DTW
29h 22m2 stops
British Airways Logo
2:28 pm - 4:40 pmDTW-IST
19h 12m2 stops
$657British Airways
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Sun, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 7:05 pmIST-DTW
11h 00mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 2:10 pmDTW-IST
10h 10mnonstop
$733Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Thu, Jan 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 6:10 pmIST-DTW
11h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 2:25 pmDTW-IST
10h 20mnonstop
$769Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Nov 21
KLM Logo
5:05 pm - 1:40 pmIST-DTW
27h 35m1 stop
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9:20 pm - 3:50 amDTW-IST
22h 30m1 stop
$826KLM
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Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to Detroit

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Wear comfortable shoes at IST as walking from check-in to your gate can take time due to the airport's size.

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For quick city access, use the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel or Ambassador Bridge; DTW is just 30-45 minutes from Windsor.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Detroit flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Istanbul Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Detroit?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Detroit on a Monday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Istanbul Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is December, where tickets cost $478 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $835 and $789 respectively.

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

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $694 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Istanbul Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$613
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Detroit

When to book flights from Istanbul to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Detroit 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 Istanbul Airport to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $645 for a one-way ticket and $613 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul Airport to Detroit.

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

    Istanbul Airport and Detroit are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Istanbul Airport from Istanbul and will be arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to Detroit?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Detroit?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Detroit.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul Airport to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Detroit, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Detroit are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $678 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $540 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Istanbul Airport to Detroit.

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

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

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Istanbul Airport and DTW 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 Istanbul Airport to Detroit?

    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 Detroit from Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $673 or less one-way and $806 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Turkish Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Detroit. 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 Istanbul to Detroit? 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 7981 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
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Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

10.0 ExcellentLee, Aug 2025ATL - PHL
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Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Our seats were comfortable with adequate room to stretch out and recline. The food was tasty and served it just the right intervals. Our flight attendant was extra attentive and friendly. Flight arrived early. And the most turbulence. Overall that’s good and experience for an 11 hour flight as can be hoped for

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

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.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

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.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I use a wheelchair for mobility. Both in my flight from Houston and back to Houston from Istanbul, the Turkish airline staff asked that I claim my wheelchair at the luggage area. On arrival to Istanbul, parts of the wheelchair were in disarray at that time I raised no objection however upon claiming my wheelchair in Houston parts where outright missing. In both occasions, upon arriving in Houston and arriving in Istanbul, I asked multiple times why am made to pick up my wheelchair in the baggage claim rather than at the jet bridge. Getting the wheelchair at the jet bridge minimizes the probability of loosing parts because they can be hopefully reclaimed on the spot. I was told in Houston that a manager turned down my request to claim the wheelchair at the jet bridge in Houston. This is extremely frustrating because a wheelchair is not a set of clean underwear or a toothbrush- this is the way I move. A Turkish Arline staff took my complaint at the luggage claim area in Houston but as of the writing of this review the only contact I have received from the airline is because I initiated a claim rather than her as she told me she would.

The security at the airport was excellent. The one criticism is the boarding process just before entering the plane. There were only 2 boarding lines and there were no barriers thus leading to a mass rush to enter the plane. I suggest that they board by rows, eight or ten rows at a time to prevent the mass rush to enter the plane. Otherwise, I would highly recommend Turkish Airlines

They don’t give information on why a flight is delayed in a timely manner. Very frustrating.

The flight was ok but chargers did not work and the speakers in the back of the cabin did not either. But I am writing because the crew was really, really rude and not only rude but had the curtains always closed, forgot to clear our trays, the bathrooms were filthy and trash was building out, and one of the attendants even had her EARBUDS on while in the cabin. From movement it seemed like she was listening to music, so not even the safety aspect was there. My neighbor s English is not good and they were very dismissive of her. when we deplaned the crew in the back was just chatting with one another and the first class attendant was briefly and said goodnight. It is nice that a crew gets along so well, but they did not take care of passengers at all. They rushed through all the services and otherwise did not go through the cabin to offer water or anything else. i had the feeling of being unwelcome at a party. I am not a grumpy traveller but I thought you really needed to know. Thank you, Carin

Food was terrible. They ran out of options and gave me a bland undercooked pasta and veggies. Only middle seat was available to select although I paid extra. Baggage delayed at destination. Flight attendants not really helpful.

Flight was late arriving. So, we left 25 min late. Pilot made some time up during the flight. Therefore, we arrived alittle past original time.

Crew was great. But my flight was late arriving and as a result, I missed my connecting flight to Richmond. I had to catch a later flight. On a positive note, the attendants at the counter were extremely helpful in booking my later flight. They book my on the next flight to Richmond.

If the plain wait for the passenger it should wait for the baggage!!

The plane (Mitsubishi CRJ) felt old, creaking and not very new. The crew was okay. Hot water provision was broken so hot beverages could't be served.

One one boarding scanner was working to scan 400+ passengers to an Airbus 380. Food in premium economy was mediocre.

Liked the flight being almost on time (airport issues created a delay). Disliked the issue printing tag bags on the kiosk and having to wait for an hour on like to drop my bags.

Our flight was delayed for over an hour due to weather, and it had already been a long travel day. However, the crew was calm and compassionate, listening to every complaint with genuine concern. They got us home safely without incident, in spite of all of the obstacles. I’m grateful.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

There were no gluten-free vegan options available, so food was very limited on this flight, and some of the crew weren’t especially helpful about it. To make matters worse, a passenger was sick on board, and although the area was cleaned, the smell lingered for the rest of the journey. On top of that, we ended up circling for an extra hour, which only made the unpleasant situation drag on even longer.

Checking in prior on line and wait time at Gatwick was terrible. I would rate a big fat ZERO.

There was a slight delay. Otherwise, everything else was satisfactory.

The company that I bought my tickets through, Cheapflightsfares, failed to provide my confirmation information in a timely manner, so I was unable to check on at the country and therefore unable to make my flight. As a matter of fact, I STILL have not received the confirmation. After having read more and more reviews about the company, Cheapflightsfares appears to have scammed hundreds of hopeful travelers out of thousands of dollars. Please look into this company and, for the sake of anyone planning their next trip, stop allowing them to do business through you.

I checked in to bags, one arrived one was delayed. I did not receive the bag for 4 days - arrived on Tuesday, received bag on Saturday!

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

The booking agent, cheapflightsfares, messed up, and the information for the seats we paid extra for was not sent to American Airlines. We were separated on the return flight and sent to the lowest economy section. The flight attendant helped arrange seating at the back of the plane to allow my wife and me to sit together.

I liked the comfort of the seats, very attentive crew, and the meals were excellent.

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