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$883+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — IST
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Fri 8/22
Fri 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 17, 2025.

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$883
(Air France)

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From Lexington Blue Grass to Istanbul
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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 August 17, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/810:24 amLEX - IST
2 stops22h 56mKLM
Fri 9/124:20 amIST - LEX
2 stops19h 45mKLM
Deal found 8/16$883
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 9/41:03 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 17mKLM
Mon 9/86:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops18h 59mKLM
Deal found 8/16$910
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:55 pmLEX - IST
2 stops25h 55mAir France
Tue 11/184:50 amIST - LEX
2 stops20h 20mAir France
Deal found 8/14$944
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:55 pmLEX - IST
2 stops25h 55mDelta
Wed 11/195:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops31h 15mDelta
Deal found 8/14$1,058
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/184:04 pmLEX - IST
2 stops19h 46mBritish Airways
Fri 8/225:35 pmIST - LEX
2 stops31h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,073
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 8/253:40 pmLEX - IST
2 stops28h 45mDelta
Fri 8/295:05 pmIST - LEX
2 stops32h 02mDelta
Deal found 8/16$1,108
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 8/2610:24 amLEX - IST
2 stops22h 56mDelta
Fri 8/295:05 pmIST - LEX
2 stops32h 02mDelta
Deal found 8/16$1,109
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/41:59 pmLEX - IST
3 stops21h 56mAir Canada
Mon 9/81:05 pmIST - LEX
3 stops35h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 8/15$1,133
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/44:13 pmLEX - IST
2 stops17h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/88:25 amIST - LEX
3 stops21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,134
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/21:59 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/66:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops21h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,139

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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

Mon 9/8

10:24 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 56m

Istanbul

Fri 9/12

4:20 am-5:05 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$883

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 9/29

1:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 10/6

4:20 am-5:12 pm

2 stops19h 52m

$883

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 9/4

1:03 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops20h 17m

Istanbul

Sun 9/7

6:10 am-5:09 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$910

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 9/4

1:03 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops20h 17m

Istanbul

Mon 9/8

6:10 am-6:09 pm

2 stops18h 59m

$910

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 11/15

5:55 pm-3:50 am

2 stops25h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 11/18

4:50 am-5:10 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$944

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 11/15

5:55 pm-3:50 am

2 stops25h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 11/19

5:55 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$1,058

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 9/4

1:59 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops21h 56m

Istanbul

Mon 9/8

1:05 pm-5:07 pm

3 stops35h 02m

$1,133

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Deals found on 8/16

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 $923). Flying from Lexington to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 August 17, 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 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 August 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Lexington to Istanbul Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,986 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 1 airline. Lexington Blue Grass is conveniently located just 5.6 mi from Lexington’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lexington to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Lexington to Istanbul Airport is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $733 on this airline. Delta is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 $923). Flying from Lexington to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 airline flying from Lexington to Istanbul

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