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Cheapest round-trip
$991
Typical prices: $685-$1,074
Lufthansa
Sat 10/31Wed 11/11
MSP - IST • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$380
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Thu 8/20
MSP - SAW • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul (MSP-IST)

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

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 11
Lufthansa Logo
4:55 pm - 2:50 am
MSP
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IST
25h 55m
2 stops
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4:30 am - 9:20 pm
IST
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MSP
25h 50m
2 stops
$991Lufthansa
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11
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1:12 pm - 2:50 am
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IST
29h 38m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
4:30 am - 9:20 pm
IST
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MSP
25h 50m
2 stops
$991Lufthansa
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
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8:15 pm - 12:20 am
MSP
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SAW
20h 05m
1 stop
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9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SAW
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MSP
15h 00m
1 stop
$992KLM
Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 30
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7:50 pm - 5:05 pm
MSP
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SAW
13h 15m
1 stop
KLM Logo
9:00 am - 4:05 pm
SAW
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MSP
15h 05m
1 stop
$992KLM
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 1:20 am
MSP
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IST
21h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 am - 5:50 pm
IST
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MSP
21h 25m
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$992Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 1:05 pm
MSP
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SAW
33h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 6:20 pm
SAW
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MSP
16h 10m
2 stops
$993Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
11:16 am - 6:10 pm
MSP
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IST
21h 54m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:45 pm
IST
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MSP
22h 15m
2 stops
$994United Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
11:36 am - 6:10 pm
MSP
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IST
21h 34m
2 stops
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6:30 am - 7:45 pm
IST
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MSP
22h 15m
2 stops
$994United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20
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12:57 pm - 1:05 am
MSP
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IST
28h 08m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 9:29 pm
IST
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MSP
33h 24m
2 stops
$999British Airways
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20
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12:57 pm - 1:05 am
MSP
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IST
28h 08m
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British Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 9:29 pm
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MSP
33h 24m
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$1,000British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul?

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Istanbul from Minneapolis usually cost between $990 and $1,331 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $991 on Lufthansa (Oct 29-Nov 11).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul is January, where tickets cost $408 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,196 and $1,193 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$380
Flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport

When to book flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul

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

  • Can I pre-select my seat when flying KLM from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

    You can pre-select your seat when flying KLM from Minneapolis to Istanbul. KLM offers the option to choose your seat in advance during the booking process or through the Manage My Booking feature on their website. Examples of seat options on this route include Economy Comfort seats with extra legroom, standard Economy seats, and Business Class seats with enhanced comfort and amenities.

  • How does Scandinavian Airlines help in sustainable travel on flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

    Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) supports sustainable travel on flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul by implementing various environmentally conscious measures. These include investing in modern and fuel-efficient aircraft, optimizing flight routes to reduce emissions, and implementing recycling and waste management programs onboard. SAS also encourages passengers to offset their carbon footprint through voluntary carbon offset programs, contributing to sustainable travel practices.

  • Can passengers get a rental car after flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

    Passengers can rent a car after your flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul. Several rental companies operate at Istanbul's airports, including Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, and SIXT. These companies offer a wide range of vehicle options to suit your needs. You should always book in advance to ensure availability and secure the best rates.

  • What entertainment does Air France have on flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

    Air France offers a range of in-flight entertainment amenities on their flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul. Passengers can enjoy a selection of TV shows, movies, and music through personal seat back screens. They also provide noise-canceling headphones for an immersive audio experience. These amenities ensure a pleasant and entertaining journey for passengers on this route.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul was $380 for a one-way ticket and $991 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Minneapolis and on arrival in Istanbul.

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

    When flying out of Minneapolis you will be using Minneapolis St Paul. You will be landing at one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Istanbul from Minneapolis?

    Amsterdam is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Minneapolis to Istanbul.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Istanbul

  • After your flight from Minneapolis to Istanbul, you have several public transportation options at Istanbul's arrival airport, Istanbul Airport (IST). Istanbul offers a well-connected transportation system, including the following means: Istanbul Metro, Istanbul Tramway, Istanbul Funicular, Istanbul Bus Network, Istanbul Ferry Services, and Istanbul Minibus (Dolmuş). These modes of transport will enable you to navigate the city conveniently and reach your desired destinations efficiently.
  • Qatar Airways offers various common layover options on flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul. Some examples include layovers in Doha, Qatar (DOH), where passengers may have a layover of varying durations before continuing their journey to Istanbul. Other possible layovers include cities like London, Paris, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam, depending on the flight routing.
  • Qatar Airways operates its flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul using the Delta Sky Club lounge at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Passengers traveling in Business Class or holding oneworld elite status can also access the Turkish Airlines Lounge at Istanbul Airport (IST). These lounges offer comfortable seating, food and beverage options, and other amenities to enhance the travel experience.
  • Delta Air Lines has several kid-friendly options on flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul. Some examples include in-flight entertainment with a wide selection of movies, TV shows, and games suitable for children of different ages. Additionally, Delta provides special kids' meals with child-friendly menu options. The airline also offers coloring books, activity kits, and blankets specifically designed for children to make their journey enjoyable and comfortable.
  • Delta Air Lines allows pets to travel in the cabin on flights from Minneapolis to Istanbul, as long as they meet certain requirements. Pets must be small enough to fit comfortably in a carrier under the seat. The combined weight of the pet and carrier should not exceed 20 lbs.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Minneapolis to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1552 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.3Food
8.4Crew
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

10.0 ExcellentEmily, Jul 2026
ORD - MSP
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Had to cancel and rebook, KLM connection was cancelled prior to departure, ended up flying to Munich on non-Delta carrier.

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

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.

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.

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!

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!

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

The ac must have died, it was way to hot on this flight. Boarding g was chaotic. The flight was delayed for boarding. Not a great experience.

I missed the flight because the Minneapolis flight was 49 minutes LATE, and the Boise flight LEFT 24 minutes EARLY!

New high end luggage ruined/zippers broken, items missing. All happened on return flight from msp to mso. Do better! Not store bought luggage but high end personalized ogio custom embroidered luggage. Total slap in the face ontop of an extra luggage fee that took me 3 hrs on chat to resolve.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

I was told that they needed to check my bag at the gate and to pick it up at the gate in Richmond. No big deal. I know they can't control the weather, but we flew around RIC for 45 minutes to avoid the storm and were 25 minutes late leaving as well. Once we landed, we were told to go to baggage claim to pick up our luggage. I went to bathroom, paid for parking, and went to the assigned baggage claim location. United flight people came down with us as well. They got their luggage immediately. Next, South West people came down about 10 minutes later. They got their luggage next. We finally got our luggage around 30 minutes in waiting. Was not a wonderful experience. No reflection on Delta, but the ground crew was lousy at best.

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

My flight was cencaled due with the bad weather on Sunday the crew was poorly mistaken my luggage supposed depart with my flight instead I didn’t have my luggage for almost 3 days the website is poorly respond to my complain until I have someone to do it my connection smooth their not even respon or email me even the have my luggage

8 hours late and the plane smelled like urine, that smell in the morning when your child wet the bed in the night.

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Spent over $20k on for business class tickets from DFW. They used a very old Boeing 777 with old Business class cabin which was unclean and stained seats. On a route they normally operate the modern Boeing 787. The cabin heat was set to hot for 11 hours. On the IST LHE route the business class experience got even worse. They operate an even older Airbus A330 where trip was falling apart, seat recline did not operate and the whole experience left us hugely disappointed. Next time we likely will shift to better quality product which stands up to their hype. Turkish need to relook at their fleet plans and not use their worst assets of perceived week markets such as Pakistan.

The flight from Houston to Chicago was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Madrid, losing our Rental Car booking in Bologna taking alternative travel routes to get to our initial destination in Pizza by the 15th. We got the notification of the delay as we were traveling the 3 1/2 hours from Corpus Christi, Texas to Houston Texas for the initial flight. The delays hauling luggage all over Milan‘s Central train station to catch trains to get to Pizza the same day resulting us arriving in Pizza at 2 AM leaving us no time to rest as there was a 9 o’clock checkout time the next morning. The first 72 hours of the trip with nothing but headache, a knee injury from the excessive walking and a delayed car rental replacement, which ended up costing significantly more.

We flew business class and it was impressive. So comfortable with delicious food and very attentive and polite staff. Will definitely fly Turkish airlines again.

Amazing! One of the best kept secrets in air travel!

We fly Bussines class and we didn’t feel like it is. Out luggage didn’t arrive and we have to return again next day from our hotel to airport to get them. Still waiting. No information from Turkish airlines Very poor customer service I think booking through kayak it was wrong decision

Three screaming and crying children in business class made it very difficult to rest. The crew made no attempt to address the situation. I might as well have saved the money and flown economy. The parents were oblivious to the discomfort their children were causing. The lounge in Istanbul is wonderful, but did not make up for the misery on the flight. My business class seat power outlet was broken and I have a cpap. The crew couldn't fix it or move me to better seat. Fortunately , the passenger in front of me allowed me to plug into his power outlet.

I flew Business with my daughter and son. The service, friendliness of the staff and the comfort of the fully flat beds were phenomenal. Would definitely fly Turkish again soon.

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

The WiFi wasn’t working, so no one could watch any entertainment for 5 hours. The plane also was delayed and did not leave, nor did the staff prioritize those with connecting flights to de-board first. Everyone with a connecting flight to Munich missed their flight by 5 minutes. Then the next flight to Munich was 14 hours later. The airport could not compensate us because the closest hotel was about 2 hours away. This did not seem like the truth. I was not pleased with this traveling experience.

I DO NOT recommend Iceland air...missed connecting flight.....paid for isle seat upgrade for health reasons...had to do that over....baggage left in the rain so clothes got soaked other items ruined....called customer * dont care* service

The ticket was reserved in my name but not paid for by underpricer. Alaska airlines was unable to issue my ticket (could not connect the ticket with the PNR) due to an error with underpricer and I spent the better part of 2 hours at the ticket counter trying to rectify.

Damage May baggage and I report the airport agant and they see it

Crew was very friendly. Need lay flat beds! More snacks

Good. Rxception is the Entertainment - movies and TV shows all out of date…

I liked the crew but not the uncomfortable seats and lack of movie and tv selection.

They cancelled our connecting flight resulting in another layover reaching our final destination 8 hours later than scheduled.

On-time arrivals and departures. Crew helpful and friendly. Yet everything costs extra: seat selection, food, even airphones!

Easy check in and boarding. Staff pleasant and helpful. Will continue to fly with Iceland air. Aircraft clean

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

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

I am deeply disappointed with Lufthansa’s treatment of my elderly parents during their recent flight. They were supposed to receive assistance with wheelchair service, but the experience was nothing short of a nightmare. Upon arriving at the airport, my parents were left stranded and confused, with no staff available to guide them. Despite being promised help, they were ignored by the ground staff, who were not only indifferent but also incredibly rude. To make matters worse, some of the employees made racist comments, which is absolutely unacceptable especially for passengers with special needs. We will never fly Lufthansa again and urge others to reconsider if they need assistance. My parents were left to navigate a busy airport on their own, which is both dangerous and stressful for elderly passengers with limited mobility. This level of neglect is inexcusable, especially from an airline that claims to prioritize passenger safety and comfort.

Gate was difficult to know. Flight number from Lufthansa directed to a different flight number by SunXpress, which was different from my actual flight per the airport. Multiple people (at least 3 others) were lost with me at the airport in Munich (I didn't know them) trying to get to a different terminal. Too many confusing signs, and no one could help. When I found some Staff members (surprisingly difficult) told me "you have to figure it out." Yeah, that's why I'm asking and walking around in circles. Thought I would miss my flight, turns out I had plenty of time, but I couldn't figure it out for the first hour. 90% airport's fault, not SunExpress.

Getting boarding pass for international connected flight was a hassle. Huge libe to get boarding pass after two connected international flight is excessive to put someone on stress. They should provide online checking for all flights

The most horrific experience we had with the airline that we had in our life Everything was substandard at best. For just one hot tea they charged 4 euros We paid for Lufthansa months in advance ,to get there they didn’t have us in record and after 4 and a half hours layover we almost we got one seat at the first row and one in the back of the plane On top of that our suitcase was seriously damaged and it’s unusable. Here we are halfway around the world in foreign language having to fix this on our vacation time Would you kindly and quickly resolve this matter

Boarding was horrible. We were packed into a bus with few seats and made to stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then driven for 5 minutes on wild curves. Complementary food and drink was a tiny chocolate and a bottle of water. Seating was cramped. Aircraft had no video.

Unable to get Lufthanza code to obtain a boarding pass for my flight. Had to exit and re-register to get on the flight. Extremely frustrating.

My flight was delayed for more than an hour due to planning amd scheduling issues all of which were Lufthansa's responsibility. They failed dismally at doing what was agreed upon and their reparations were inadequate and completely useless to us. The flight crew were lovely however the ground crew working out of their customer service were the modt rude and obnoxious people i have ever had the misfortune of meeting.

The crew that checked at the gate was completely unprofessional, i had a child, stroller and a carry on luggage and the crew did not bother providing any help getting down 3 flight if stairs. I asked for hel and they ignored me

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