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$574+ Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) to Istanbul (IST)

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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — IST
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Istanbul

Best flights from Lexington to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Lexington to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sat 1/174:29 pmLEX - IST
2 stops19h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/247:35 amIST - LEX
2 stops23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/68:35 amLEX - IST
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/106:30 amIST - LEX
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$576
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 2/45:00 pmLEX - IST
2 stops26h 50mDelta
Tue 2/104:50 amIST - LEX
2 stops18h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/21$588
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 4/256:33 pmLEX - IST
2 stops40h 02mBritish Airways
Sun 5/36:45 pmIST - LEX
2 stops33h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/20$615
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sat 4/185:45 pmLEX - IST
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Sat 4/251:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops16h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 12/19$700
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sun 1/188:10 amLEX - IST
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/214:50 amIST - LEX
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$884
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/172:00 pmLEX - IST
3 stops20h 05mAir Canada
Tue 2/246:30 amIST - LEX
3 stops42h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 12/19$1,152
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sat 4/185:25 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 4/257:50 pmIST - LEX
2 stops50h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/19$665
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sat 1/248:35 amLEX - IST
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/276:30 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,046

Find 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 December 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$574
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,553
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From Lexington Blue Grass to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($214 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 21, 2025.
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LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 1/17

4:29 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops19h 46m

Istanbul

Tue 2/24

7:35 am-11:15 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$574

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 2/6

8:35 am-6:05 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-10:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$576

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/4

5:00 pm-3:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 2/10

4:50 am-3:49 pm

2 stops18h 59m

$588

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 4/25

6:33 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops40h 02m

Istanbul

Sun 5/3

6:45 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$615

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 4/18

5:25 pm-12:55 am

2 stops24h 30m

Istanbul

Sat 4/25

7:50 pm-3:28 pm

2 stops50h 38m

$665

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 4/18

5:45 pm-2:05 am

2 stops25h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 4/25

1:55 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops16h 49m

$700

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/18

8:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 1/21

4:50 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$884

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 1/24

8:35 am-6:05 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-8:31 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$1,046

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 1/17

2:00 pm-6:05 pm

3 stops20h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-4:50 pm

3 stops42h 20m

$1,152

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Deals found on 12/19

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 December.
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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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 $1,003). 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 December 21, 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 $574, American Airlines can have you in Istanbul Airport from Lexington in 19h 46m. 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 $1,003). 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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