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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,355. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$1,268 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,268, select.

Istanbul.$1,272 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,272, select.

Istanbul.$1,285 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,285, select.

Istanbul.$1,289 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,289, select.

Istanbul.$1,355 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,355, select.

Istanbul.$1,403 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,403, select.

Istanbul.$1,404 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,404, select.

Istanbul.$1,406 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,406, select.

Istanbul.$1,408 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,408, select.

Istanbul.$1,408 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,408, select.

Istanbul.$1,408 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,408, select.

Istanbul.$1,409 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,409, select.

Istanbul.$1,420 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,420, select.

Istanbul.$1,440 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,440, select.

Istanbul.$1,450 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,450, select.

Istanbul.$1,479 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,479, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul

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Direct flights from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul

Alternative Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

30km from central Istanbul

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Istanbul

34km from central Istanbul

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Detroit to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$946
Cheapest month to fly	January
Average flight time	10 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	8

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.

How much are return flights from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul is $1,268. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul?

10 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul?

As of April 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Istanbul is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Istanbul?

If you're flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from $1,268.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Istanbul on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Istanbul on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Istanbul?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 3 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Istanbul?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Delta and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Istanbul: what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul is 11 hours 5 minutes.
Istanbul is eight hours ahead of Detroit, where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located. Istanbul runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Istanbul Airport (IST). Choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. Turkish Airlines offers a 20:10 departure between DTW and IST.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your DTW to Istanbul flight.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Begin your trip at DTW and fly straight to Istanbul Airport (IST). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul tickets.
Book your favourite seat with Turkish Airlines. This leading carrier operates direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from DTW to Istanbul. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
DTW is around 29 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near DTW:
74% of flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport land at their destination on schedule.
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Istanbul

$946 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul flight. A return plane ticket right now is $1,268. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from DTW to Istanbul if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul ticket.
Locking in a cheap flight from DTW to Istanbul is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from DTW to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Once your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to SAW. Unwind and get cosy after your DTW to Istanbul flight at one of these well-located options:
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at SAW can land you a better rate.

Best time to go to Istanbul

It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul. August is the most popular month for a trip to Istanbul. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

More about Istanbul

Once you've booked your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Historic Areas of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia Museum and Hagia Sophia History Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Istanbul.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its top sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul. Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square are key reasons to visit.