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C$ 388 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Istanbul

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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

Tue, 21 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
American Airlines Logo
4:22 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.DTW-IST
17h 08m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:10 a.m. - 8:13 p.m.IST-DTW
20h 03m2 stops
C$ 879American Airlines
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Tue, 21 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
American Airlines Logo
4:22 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.DTW-IST
17h 08m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:10 a.m. - 8:13 p.m.IST-DTW
20h 03m2 stops
C$ 880American Airlines
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Tue, 9 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Icelandair Logo
8:30 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.DTW-IST
20h 25m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
12:25 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.IST-DTW
13h 55m1 stop
C$ 946Icelandair
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Thu, 4 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
Icelandair Logo
8:30 p.m. - 11:55 p.m.DTW-IST
20h 25m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
12:25 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.IST-DTW
13h 55m1 stop
C$ 948Icelandair
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Mon, 17 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.DTW-IST
10h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:50 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.IST-DTW
11h 20mdirect
C$ 996Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 13 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
KLM Logo
9:20 p.m. - 3:50 a.m.DTW-IST
22h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
4:50 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.IST-DTW
16h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,010KLM
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Tue, 21 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.DTW-IST
10h 10mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:50 p.m. - 6:10 p.m.IST-DTW
11h 20mdirect
C$ 1,024Turkish Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sat, 27 Dec
KLM Logo
9:20 p.m. - 3:50 a.m.DTW-IST
22h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
5:55 p.m. - 6:05 p.m.IST-DTW
32h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,037KLM
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Tue, 21 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
4:00 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.DTW-IST
22h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.IST-DTW
15h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,077Lufthansa
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Tue, 2 Dec - Thu, 25 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
2:05 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.DTW-IST
24h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.IST-DTW
15h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,079Lufthansa
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Istanbul

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation 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.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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DTW

For early departures, consider airport hotels offering overnight stays and shuttle services to DTW, ensuring a stress-free start to your journey.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
IST

Use the Havaist shuttles for a comfortable and affordable ride from IST to central Istanbul locations like Taksim Square and Sultanahmet.

Read more about ISTby Jenna Scatena
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Jenna Scatena

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

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Booking Insights

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’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 Airport 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, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

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 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 1,247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,057 and C$ 1,637 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul 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 C$ 2,172 on average.

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

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 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 388
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to Istanbul

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport was C$ 281 for a one-way ticket and C$ 637 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Istanbul?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Istanbul flight route: Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Delta, Lufthansa, United Airlines, KLM, Air Canada, and SWISS.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Istanbul are KLM and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,335 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,501 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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 travellers 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 Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 479 or less one-way and C$ 954 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Istanbul?

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

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1383 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
8.4Crew
7.7Comfort
Airline reviews

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

6.0 GoodKathleen P, Jun 2025EDI - AMS
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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 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.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

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.

Hate their old flights, boatding, food and services. Very poor quality

Insulting. Lufthansa flight from Munich to EWR had us getting our luggage when we were told in Florence that it would follow us to Indianapolis. It did not. Then very slow security in EWR caused me and three other passengers from Lufthansa flight from Munich to miss the boarding closure. Behind me were two elderly grandparents and their ten year old grandson. We were all refused entry on a plane to Indy that was still at the gate. The doors had not even closed inside the terminal yet. No apologies or compensation offered. Not even a meal voucher let alone a free hotel stay for our inconvenience. I m not sure what the other three passengers behind me did ( they were elderly with a grandson, recall), but I stated 12 hours overnight in a chilly EWR airport until next flight to Indy at 850 next morning.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

The pasta in the evening meal was tasteless. Otherwise, the flight was okay.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Seating was average for a first class seat. It very modern. I expected better.

Flight was a little late. The crew was courteous, food ok

Bad! Disaster!! The LH419 was cancelled after 4 hrs on board with no AC and no toilets

Poor food on flight between Toronto and Stockholm Airport Toronto too crowded

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