Cheap Flights from Detroit to Istanbul
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Istanbul
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Istanbul? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Istanbul vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,682–22,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Istanbul for specific travel dates.
2026-11-30
DTW - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 9,682 Pts + $343.3
2026-11-14
DTW - IST
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 20,000 Pts + $162.5
2026-11-05
DTW - IST
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $47.2
2026-11-30
DTW - IST
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $47.4
2026-11-17
DTW - IST
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $265.5
2026-11-18
DTW - IST
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $265.5
Detroit to Istanbul flight facts
Distance
5,284 mi
8,504 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+8h
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Istanbul
IST · Istanbul
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Flint - Istanbul · Flint is 56 mi from Detroit
Flights Lansing - Istanbul · Lansing is 74 mi from Detroit
Flights South Bend - Istanbul · South Bend is 156 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Istanbul
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
DTW - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 110,000 Pts + $67
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
DTW - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 110,000 Pts + $67
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
DTW - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 110,000 Pts + $67
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
DTW - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 110,000 Pts + $67
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
DTW - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 110,000 Pts + $67.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DTW - IST
Business | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 110,000 Pts + $67.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy
From 12,000 Pts or $198
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
From 25,000 Pts or $350
Istanbul (Türkiye)
Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
From 58,000 Pts or $180
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Istanbul depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Istanbul.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Istanbul.
Detroit and Istanbul are about 5,284 miles (8,504 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,284-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Istanbul: Istanbul (IST).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Istanbul, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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