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Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) to Istanbul from $866

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LEX — IST
May 13 — May 201
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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January

Average price

$1,043

Round-trip from

$924
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Lexington to Istanbul?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Lexington to Istanbul. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Istanbul.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lexington to Istanbul?

Flights from Lexington to Istanbul lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Lexington to Istanbul in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $908.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lexington to Istanbul (LEX - IST)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lexington to Istanbul at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap British Airways flights from Lexington to Istanbul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Lexington and Istanbul. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest British Airways flights we've detected traveling from Lexington to Istanbul. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 10/91:12 pmLEX - IST
2 stops22h 43mBritish Airways
Wed 10/308:05 amIST - LEX
2 stops19h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,014
Wed 10/91:12 pmLEX - SAW
2 stops18h 58mBritish Airways
Wed 10/303:55 pmSAW - LEX
2 stops36h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,037
Wed 5/225:06 pmLEX - IST
2 stops18h 49mBritish Airways
Wed 5/298:25 amIST - LEX
2 stops21h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,349
Wed 5/225:06 pmLEX - IST
2 stops18h 49mBritish Airways
Tue 5/288:25 amIST - LEX
2 stops21h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,499
Wed 5/225:06 pmLEX - IST
2 stops18h 49mBritish Airways
Mon 5/278:25 amIST - LEX
2 stops21h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,509
Fri 6/711:02 amLEX - SAW
2 stops21h 03mBritish Airways
Fri 6/142:40 pmSAW - LEX
2 stops38h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,532
Thu 5/235:06 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 29mBritish Airways
Mon 5/278:25 amIST - LEX
2 stops21h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,544

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Lexington to Istanbul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Lexington and Istanbul. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Lufthansa flights we've found at this time heading from Lexington to Istanbul. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 5/202:03 pmLEX - IST
2 stops16h 02mLufthansa
Wed 5/296:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,336
Tue 5/212:03 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 17mLufthansa
Wed 5/296:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,426
Thu 5/232:00 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 00mLufthansa
Wed 5/296:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,516
Fri 5/242:00 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 00mLufthansa
Tue 5/286:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,641
Fri 5/242:00 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 00mLufthansa
Mon 5/276:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,676

Cheap Lexington to Istanbul flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Lexington to Istanbul specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 5/206:13 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/286:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,311
Mon 5/202:03 pmLEX - IST
2 stops16h 02mLufthansa
Wed 5/296:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,336
Mon 5/206:13 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/266:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,346
Wed 5/225:06 pmLEX - IST
2 stops18h 49mBritish Airways
Wed 5/298:25 amIST - LEX
2 stops21h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,349
Tue 5/216:13 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/286:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,351
Fri 6/72:00 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 20mLufthansa
Fri 6/142:00 pmIST - LEX
2 stops39h 02mLufthansa
Deal found 5/8$1,378
Tue 5/212:03 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 17mLufthansa
Wed 5/296:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,426
Fri 6/76:15 amLEX - IST
3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/147:10 amIST - LEX
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,457
Tue 5/212:03 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 17mLufthansa
Mon 5/276:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 5/7$1,461

Lexington to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Lexington and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 11/1110:58 amLEX - IST
2 stops22h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/117:55 amIST - LEX
2 stops23h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$866
Mon 11/116:14 pmLEX - SAW
2 stops36h 51mBritish Airways
Sat 1/113:55 pmSAW - LEX
2 stops38h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$892
Wed 10/91:12 pmLEX - IST
2 stops22h 43mBritish Airways
Wed 10/308:05 amIST - LEX
2 stops19h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,014
Sat 12/72:00 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/116:35 amIST - LEX
2 stops38h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,026
Sat 12/77:30 amLEX - IST
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/116:35 amIST - LEX
2 stops36h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,027
Wed 10/91:12 pmLEX - SAW
2 stops18h 58mBritish Airways
Wed 10/303:55 pmSAW - LEX
2 stops36h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,037
Sat 12/76:08 pmLEX - SAW
2 stops37h 02mBritish Airways
Wed 12/113:55 pmSAW - LEX
2 stops36h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,232
Sat 12/76:08 pmLEX - SAW
2 stops37h 02mBritish Airways
Wed 12/113:55 pmSAW - LEX
2 stops36h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,271
Mon 5/206:13 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/286:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,311

Find flights from Lexington to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

2 stops22h 43m

Istanbul

Wed 10/30

2 stops19h 50m

$1,014

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LEX - SAW

LEXSAW

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

2 stops18h 58m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 10/30

2 stops36h 00m

$1,037

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/20

2 stops20h 07m

Istanbul

Tue 5/28

2 stops22h 52m

$1,311

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/20

2 stops16h 02m

Istanbul

Wed 5/29

2 stops22h 52m

$1,336

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 5/20

2 stops20h 07m

Istanbul

Mon 5/27

2 stops22h 52m

$1,346

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

3 stops17h 42m

Istanbul

Wed 10/30

2 stops20h 31m

$1,491

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LEX - SAW

LEXSAW

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 5/21

2 stops35h 20m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 5/27

2 stops33h 48m

$1,857

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

3 stops21h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 10/30

3 stops32h 55m

$1,956

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

2 stops24h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 10/29

2 stops27h 18m

$2,045

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Lexington to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lexington to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lexington to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Istanbul by month

Plan your trip from Lexington to Istanbul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Lexington to Istanbul is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,488. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul (average of $924). Flying from Lexington to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,438). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$968

February

$940

March

$984

April

$1,027

May

$1,116

June

$1,438

July

$1,302

August

$1,187

September

$1,063

October

$1,000

November

$924

December

$969

Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IST

Temperature

41 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated May 8, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Lufthansa and American Airlines from Lexington to Istanbul. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,428 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,677 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,918 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,691 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) if they book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul. On average, Blue Grass has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 3 airlines. Lexington Blue Grass is conveniently located just 5.6 mi from Lexington’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Lexington to Istanbul for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Lexington to Istanbul for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,014, but on average you can expect to pay $1,429.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lexington to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lexington to Istanbul round-trip from $1,014. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from $1,336, and American Airlines, from $1,491. British Airways is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Lexington to Istanbul?

    The most popular airlines flying from Lexington to Istanbul are American Airlines, British Airways and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What does LEX to IST mean?

    Great question - LEX to IST just means Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Istanbul Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (TEQ) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Lexington to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Lexington to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Lexington to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lexington to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lexington to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Lexington to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Lexington to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Lexington to Istanbul flight deals updated?

    The Lexington to Istanbul flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Lexington to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Lexington to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
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