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Connecting route · Turkiye → United States

Flights from Istanbul to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Des Moines. The easiest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 14h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 07m
ISTDSMORD

Istanbul to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey14h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Des Moines

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

1
IST Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Same alliance ~14h 07m
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2
IST Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 01m
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3
IST Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 56m
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4
IST Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 35m
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IST Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 31m
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IST Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 23m
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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.

Good to know

Distance
9,168 km5,693 miles
Journey time
14h 07mestimate
Time difference
-9hDes Moines vs Istanbul
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → DSM

Flights from Istanbul to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver and Houston. 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 Istanbul to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,168 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH) and Atlanta (ATL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Des Moines?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 9 hours behind Istanbul.

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