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$639+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — IST
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$639
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,555
From Lexington Blue Grass to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($168 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 June 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/108:15 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 10mDelta
Mon 8/255:05 pmIST - LEX
2 stops37h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/29$639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 8/125:44 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/276:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops41h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$865
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/115:44 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 36mLufthansa
Fri 8/225:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops54h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 6/29$900
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 stops26h 15mAir France
Wed 11/195:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops20h 00mAir France
Deal found 6/29$1,088
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 7/25:59 pmLEX - IST
2 stops29h 21mQatar Airways
Fri 7/49:50 amIST - LEX
2 stops40h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/28$2,086
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/22:05 pmLEX - IST
3 stops20h 05mAir Canada
Fri 7/41:05 pmIST - LEX
3 stops34h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 6/28$4,469
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/22:05 pmLEX - IST
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/411:15 pmIST - LEX
3 stops24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$5,370

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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 June 30, 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

Sun 8/10

8:15 pm-3:25 am

2 stops24h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 8/25

5:05 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$639

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 8/12

5:44 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops20h 36m

Istanbul

Wed 8/27

6:10 am-5:07 pm

2 stops41h 57m

$865

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 8/11

5:44 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops20h 36m

Istanbul

Fri 8/22

5:55 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops54h 12m

$900

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 11/15

5:55 pm-4:10 am

2 stops26h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 11/19

5:10 am-5:10 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$1,088

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Deals found on 6/29

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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 $1,362). 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air France, and United Airlines 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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

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  • 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 are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $639 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Lufthansa, starting at $865 and $900 round-trip. Delta is priced at 46% 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 $1,362). 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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