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$308+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kentucky to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$623
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$367
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,488
From Kentucky to Istanbul
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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 June 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Wed 8/208:15 amBNA - IST
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/196:30 amIST - BNA
2 stops17h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/15$623
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:35 pmBNA - IST
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/138:35 amIST - BNA
2 stops39h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$624
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:35 pmBNA - IST
2 stops23h 50mAir Canada
Mon 11/179:25 pmIST - BNA
2 stops50h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 6/14$625
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/204:25 pmBNA - IST
1 stop24h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 11/197:35 amIST - BNA
1 stop18h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/15$626
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Wed 10/297:26 pmBNA - IST
2 stops21h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/137:35 amIST - BNA
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$629
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/711:30 amTYS - IST
2 stops32h 40mDelta
Tue 12/165:10 amIST - TYS
2 stops24h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/15$636
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/105:53 pmSDF - IST
2 stops26h 32mDelta
Fri 8/224:20 amIST - SDF
2 stops26h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/15$637
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Sun 12/79:55 amTYS - IST
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/166:30 amIST - TYS
2 stops24h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$637
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/91:52 pmTYS - IST
2 stops24h 53mLufthansa
Fri 12/196:30 amIST - TYS
2 stops25h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 6/16$638
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 11/126:54 pmTYS - IST
2 stops21h 36mBritish Airways
Fri 11/218:10 amIST - TYS
2 stops20h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/16$642
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/271:55 pmSDF - IST
2 stops25h 50mLufthansa
Tue 11/117:00 pmIST - SDF
2 stops35h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 6/15$657
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Fri 12/264:55 pmSDF - IST
2 stops23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/98:10 amIST - SDF
2 stops19h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$690

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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 June 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Kentucky

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/20

8:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 11/19

6:30 am-3:03 pm

2 stops17h 33m

$623

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/20

4:25 pm-12:25 am

1 stop24h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 11/19

7:35 am-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$626

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 12/7

11:30 am-4:10 am

2 stops32h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 12/16

5:10 am-9:32 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$636

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/10

5:53 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 32m

Istanbul

Fri 8/22

4:20 am-11:56 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$637

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 12/7

9:55 am-6:05 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 12/16

6:30 am-11:18 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$637

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 12/9

1:52 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 53m

Istanbul

Fri 12/19

6:30 am-11:42 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$638

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 10/28

1:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

6:30 am-8:14 pm

2 stops21h 44m

$638

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 11/12

6:54 pm-12:30 am

2 stops21h 36m

Istanbul

Fri 11/21

8:10 am-8:36 pm

2 stops20h 26m

$642

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 10/27

1:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

7:00 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$657

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sat 11/15

8:27 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops36h 58m

Istanbul

Sun 11/23

8:30 am-7:24 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$720

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KY to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 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 June 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Kentucky to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,361 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,466 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,267 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $589. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport are Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Istanbul, Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Istanbul and Nashville Intl - Istanbul.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,374). 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$673Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$716Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$723Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$851Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$926Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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