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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Istanbul from US$525

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 14h 34m door to door (69 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$525.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 58m Cheapest in January Prices checked 14 days ago
DSMISTORD

Des Moines to Istanbul at a glance

Cheapest one-wayUS$525Frontier Airlines · 3 stops · Thu 7 JanCheapest returnUS$1,213Tue 29 Dec – Wed 6 JanFastest journey12h 58mUnited Airlines · 2 stops
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD3h 09m connection20:45 ORD14:49 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
28 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 14h 34m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) IST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu16:15 DSM19:04 ATL2h 41m connection21:45 ATL14:54 ISTDelta Air Lines + Turkish Airlines
20 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 39m
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3
DSM Dallas (DFW) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Fri16:45 DSM18:32 DFW3h 28m connection22:00 DFW17:11 ISTAmerican Airlines + Turkish Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 26m
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DSM Houston (IAH) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon15:00 DSM17:06 IAH4h 24m connection21:30 IAH16:39 ISTMesa Airlines + Turkish Airlines
3 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 17h 39m
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DSM Denver (DEN) IST
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu14:30 DSM15:09 DEN5h 21m connection20:30 DEN16:43 ISTSouthwest Airlines + Turkish Airlines
11 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 18h 13m
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DSM New York (EWR) IST
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Cheapest dates from Des Moines to Istanbul

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

Frontier Airlines3 stops via DEN, JFK, CDG
Thu 7 JanDSM → IST · 17h 11m
One-way fromUS$525
UAUnited Airlines2 stops via ORD, FRA
Wed 6 JanDSM → IST · 12h 58m
One-way fromUS$576
UAUnited Airlines2 stops via ORD, FRA
Sun 27 DecDSM → IST · 13h 03m
One-way fromUS$582
UAUnited Airlines2 stops via ORD, FRA
Tue 29 DecDSM → IST · 13h 04m
One-way fromUS$591
UAUnited Airlines2 stops via ORD, FRA
Wed 30 DecDSM → IST · 13h 08m
One-way fromUS$591
UAUnited Airlines2 stops via ORD, FRA
Mon 28 DecDSM → IST · 13h 07m
One-way fromUS$648

Cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: January is cheapest, December the most expensive.

Dec 26US$582Jan 27US$525

Good to know

Distance
9,168 km5,693 miles
Journey time
12h 58mfastest found
Time difference
+9hIstanbul vs Des Moines
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
DSM → IST, SAW

Flights from Des Moines to Istanbul: questions answered

How much is a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$525 with 3 stops, departing in January. Return trips start from US$1,213. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,168 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Istanbul?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 9 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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