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$609+ Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — IST
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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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 (IST). 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 November 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$642
(Expedia)

One-way from

$609
(Delta)

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Cheapest in

December
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Cheapest flights from Lexington to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:02 pmLEX - IST
2 stops14h 53mKLM
Fri 12/125:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops36h 55mKLM
Deal found 11/16$740
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/22:10 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 35mLufthansa
Tue 12/166:30 amIST - LEX
2 stops24h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 11/16$752
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:02 pmLEX - IST
2 stops14h 53mKLM
Mon 12/154:50 amIST - LEX
2 stops20h 31mKLM
Deal found 11/16$784
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sat 12/63:41 pmLEX - IST
2 stops28h 09mDelta
Fri 12/125:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops36h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/18$788
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/241:59 pmLEX - IST
2 stops19h 56mLufthansa
Wed 12/36:30 amIST - LEX
2 stops24h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$957
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/265:45 pmLEX - IST
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Mon 12/87:00 pmIST - LEX
2 stops30h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/16$959
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:45 amLEX - IST
2 stops25h 10mDelta
Sun 12/74:50 amIST - LEX
2 stops27h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/16$1,023
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1910:40 amLEX - IST
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/236:30 amIST - LEX
2 stops38h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$1,051
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/195:40 pmLEX - IST
2 stops26h 10mDelta
Sat 11/224:50 amIST - LEX
2 stops20h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/16$1,057
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 11/191:59 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 06mLufthansa
Sun 11/237:00 pmIST - LEX
2 stops30h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$1,064
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 11/263:39 pmLEX - IST
3 stops17h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/88:15 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$1,248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/1810:13 amLEX - IST
2 stops22h 42mDelta
Wed 12/244:50 amIST - LEX
2 stops26h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/18$1,608

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 4/25

5:50 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 5/3

5:50 am-8:23 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$679

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 1/7

10:39 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 16m

Istanbul

Mon 1/12

5:55 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops30h 59m

$689

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 1/6

5:30 pm-1:00 am

2 stops23h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 1/12

3:15 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops40h 08m

$700

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 12/2

2:10 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 12/16

6:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$752

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 12/2

6:02 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops14h 53m

Istanbul

Mon 12/15

4:50 am-5:21 pm

2 stops20h 31m

$784

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 12/6

3:41 pm-3:50 am

2 stops28h 09m

Istanbul

Fri 12/12

5:55 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops36h 55m

$788

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/4

10:13 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops55h 32m

Istanbul

Sun 1/11

9:20 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops30h 48m

$1,066

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/4

1:57 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops21h 28m

Istanbul

Sat 1/10

10:35 am-10:40 pm

2 stops44h 05m

$1,493

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 12/18

10:13 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 42m

Istanbul

Wed 12/24

4:50 am-11:07 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$1,608

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 4/25

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops20h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 5/3

1:50 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops34h 05m

$1,612

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/17

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Compare providers for flights from Lexington to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lexington to Istanbul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Lexington-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lexington-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lexington-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul Airport (average of $574). Flying from Lexington to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $984). 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 LEX to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington 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 November 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lexington to Istanbul Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 0 airlines. Lexington Blue Grass is conveniently located just 5.6 mi from Lexington’s city center.

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

    For as low as $689, United Airlines can have you in Istanbul Airport from Lexington in 22h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5531 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul Airport (average of $574). Flying from Lexington to Istanbul Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $984). 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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