Istanbul (IST) to Detroit (DTW) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Detroit (DTW) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $64.19. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Detroit (DTW): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 5,285 miles (8,505 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Toronto and more.
How many miles IST to DTW costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 27,500 | $64.19–453.59 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $69.19–78.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 34,000 | $64.19–453.59 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000–55,000 | $94.19–503.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 42,500 | $95.59–104.99 |
| United MileagePlusOn Turkish Airlines | 44,000 | $44.19–53.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 50,000 | $138.99–498.39 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $64.19–453.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 60,000 | $64.19–453.59 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IST to DTW
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to DTW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
IST to DTW with one stop
25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM and Turkish Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Turkish Airlines and Air Transat, then Air Canada and Delta Air Lines
- Via Dublin (DUB)Turkish Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Munich (MUC)Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, then Delta Air Lines
- Via London (LHR)British Airways and Turkish Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Montreal (YUL)Turkish Airlines and Air Transat, then Delta Air Lines and Air Canada
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)Turkish Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Rome (FCO)Turkish Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via New York (EWR)Turkish Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
- Via New York (JFK)Turkish Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways
- Via Dulles (IAD)Turkish Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and United Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)Turkish Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Turkish Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines
IST to DTW: common questions
How many miles does IST to DTW cost?
In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $64.19. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (34,000) and Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles (40,000–55,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to DTW?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Detroit (DTW).
How far is Istanbul from Detroit by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Detroit (DTW) are 5,285 miles (8,505 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to DTW award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Detroit?
The most direct connections are through Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), Toronto (YYZ), Dublin (DUB) and Munich (MUC). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Frankfurt.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.