Minneapolis - St Paul to Istanbul: low-cost flights

Opodo pulls up both direct and indirect flight options for Minneapolis - St Paul to Istanbul (Turkey) side by side. Rank them however suits you, by price or by schedule, and lock in the one that works.

Going direct between Minneapolis - St Paul and Istanbul takes around 13 h and 59 m. Choosing an indirect route will add to that travel time.

A clear picture of your departure and arrival points makes planning simpler. Here's a rundown of the relevant airports and the carriers that fly between them:

• Arrival airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Looking to pay less for your flight from Minneapolis - St Paul to Istanbul? Try these:

• Flexible dates: price up two or three alternative departure days. Moving your flight by just a day can sometimes cut the cost noticeably.
• Baggage allowance: review exactly what comes with each fare before you pay, to dodge any surprise fees once you're at check-in.
• Airports on your route: pin down which airport you'll use at both ends of the trip, particularly where a city has several, as it shapes your transfer time and overall spend.

There's more to shave off the total too: pairing your flight with a hotel in an Opodo Flight + Hotel package unlocks exclusive savings on your stay in Istanbul, and tacking on a hire car can cut the cost further still.