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Flights from Istanbul to Minneapolis
There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Minneapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Amsterdam, about 17h 17m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 35m
Istanbul to Minneapolis at a glance
Fastest journey13h 35mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Minneapolis
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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IST Paris (CDG) MSP
Leg 1: Air France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
Mon08:15 IST10:30 CDG5h 30m connection16:00 CDG17:32 MSPTurkish Airlines + Air France
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IST Amsterdam (AMS) MSP
Leg 1: KLM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, KLM, Xiamen Airlines
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IST Toronto (YYZ) MSP
Leg 1: Air Transat, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
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IST Chicago (ORD) MSP
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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IST New York (EWR) MSP
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines
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
- 8,861 km5,503 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 35mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -9hMinneapolis vs Istanbul
- Currency in Minneapolis
- USD
- Airports
- IST, SAW → MSP
Flights from Istanbul to Minneapolis: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Minneapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Amsterdam and Reykjavik. 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 Minneapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,861 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Minneapolis?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Reykjavik (KEF) and Toronto (YYZ). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Minneapolis?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 9 hours behind Istanbul.





