Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 11 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Detroit is UTC-4, which is seven hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to DTW start from 14:20 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:10 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can choose from nine weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your IST to DTW flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Detroit (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport offered by this popular airline.
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between IST and DTW:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Currently, £270 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £391. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from IST to DTW by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Finding cheap flights from IST to DTW is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 30 miles from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you're landing on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near DTW:
Pick up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car and discover Detroit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to the centre of Detroit has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 20 miles away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Detroit in February.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to DTW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Detroit has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 240 miles west of Detroit, a visit to Chicago will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If there's time to check out another side of United States, head for Columbus, about 160 miles south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are key highlights.