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$326+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — IST
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Kentucky to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/102:22 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops27h 38m
British Airways
Tue 3/172:55 pm
IST
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CVG
1 stop36h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$558
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/252:21 pm
CVG
-
IST
2 stops19h 04m
British Airways
Wed 3/47:35 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/28$559
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/16:23 pm
SDF
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IST
2 stops22h 27m
British Airways
Wed 3/117:35 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops20h 51m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$562
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/311:42 am
TYS
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IST
2 stops22h 03m
British Airways
Tue 3/107:35 am
IST
-
TYS
2 stops20h 22m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$562
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:50 pm
CVG
-
IST
1 stop19h 35m
British Airways
Sun 3/18:20 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop18h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$562
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:40 pm
BNA
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IST
1 stop31h 30m
British Airways
Wed 4/227:25 pm
IST
-
BNA
1 stop31h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 1/28$564
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/18:50 pm
CVG
-
IST
1 stop20h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 3/172:55 pm
IST
-
CVG
1 stop36h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$565
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2512:30 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops20h 35m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/46:30 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops21h 31m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$566
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:35 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops23h 30m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/281:55 pm
IST
-
BNA
2 stops37h 47m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$571
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:35 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops23h 30m
Lufthansa
Thu 4/233:45 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops27h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$572
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/96:37 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops21h 28m
American Airlines
Mon 3/168:15 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops22h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$577
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:25 pm
TYS
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IST
2 stops19h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 3/106:30 am
IST
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TYS
2 stops17h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$578

Find flight deals from Kentucky to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kentucky to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$558
(oojo)

One-way from

$326
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,024
From Kentucky to Istanbul
One-way flight from Kentucky to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($325 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/25

2:21 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 04m

Istanbul

Wed 3/4

7:35 am-6:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$559

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sun 3/1

6:23 pm-12:50 am

2 stops22h 27m

Istanbul

Wed 3/11

7:35 am-9:26 pm

2 stops20h 51m

$562

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 2/27

7:15 pm-12:35 am

2 stops21h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 3/7

7:35 am-6:21 pm

2 stops18h 46m

$562

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/8

8:40 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

2:50 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$564

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/25

8:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 3/1

8:20 am-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$564

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Fri 2/27

12:00 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 3/6

8:10 am-7:11 pm

2 stops20h 01m

$577

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 3/30

7:20 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 4/8

5:40 am-11:03 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$578

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 3/31

10:49 am-4:55 pm

2 stops23h 06m

Istanbul

Wed 4/8

5:40 am-11:03 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$578

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/11

2:21 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 24m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-8:47 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$578

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 2/25

2:21 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops19h 44m

Istanbul

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$579

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport (average of $534). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,233). 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.

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  • How long is the flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport?

    Departing from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport will take you 19h 04m. The distance from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport is about 5483 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kentucky 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport (average of $534). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,233). 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Kentucky to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kentucky 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$577Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$639Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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