Cheap Flights from Detroit to Istanbul from $462

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Istanbul (DTT-IST)?

  Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $462 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DTW to IST on Sun, Apr 26), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $549 departing on Wed, Apr 29 and returning on Wed, May 6.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Detroit to Istanbul with the following airlines, including: Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Detroit (DTT) to Istanbul (IST) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 10 hours 15 minutes to fly from Detroit (DTT) to Istanbul (IST).

• When is the best time to book flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Detroit to Istanbul is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Detroit to Istanbul?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 6 flight per week flying from Detroit to Istanbul. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK206 (01:00)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Detroit to Istanbul?

  To find best deals on flights from Detroit to Istanbul, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Apr 26, with one-way flights priced at just $462.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Turkish Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Istanbul travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Detroit (DTT) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Istanbul is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Detroit to Istanbul on?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit to Istanbul on March 15, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at $554.

• Which airports can I fly to for Istanbul from Detroit?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Istanbul, with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul Airport (DTW-IST) is by far the most common option on this route: Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) Ataturk Airport (ISL).

• Is there any time difference between Detroit and Istanbul?

  The time difference between Istanbul and Detroit is 8h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Detroit to Istanbul?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.