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$521+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — IST
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$687
(Ovago)

One-way from

$521
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$842
From Louisville Intl to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 16, 2025.

This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:04 pmSDF - IST
2 stops22h 31mBritish Airways
Fri 1/98:10 amIST - SDF
2 stops21h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/14$687
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/146:22 pmSDF - IST
2 stops23h 03mBritish Airways
Tue 10/147:55 pmIST - SDF
2 stops29h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/14$764
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/211:30 pmSDF - IST
2 stops19h 25mKLM
Sun 12/284:50 amIST - SDF
2 stops20h 29mKLM
Deal found 8/15$768
This Air France 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/164:18 pmSDF - IST
2 stops17h 02mKLM
Thu 10/164:20 amIST - SDF
2 stops20h 04mKLM
Deal found 8/15$883
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/175:18 pmSDF - IST
2 stops18h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/178:20 amIST - SDF
2 stops21h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$894
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1710:55 amSDF - IST
3 stops23h 15mAir Canada
Fri 10/177:45 amIST - SDF
3 stops22h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 8/14$900
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/34:20 pmSDF - IST
2 stops17h 00mKLM
Fri 10/36:10 amIST - SDF
2 stops19h 54mKLM
Deal found 8/14$910
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:12 pmSDF - IST
2 stops18h 03mBritish Airways
Sun 10/58:15 amIST - SDF
2 stops21h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$951
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/67:36 pmSDF - IST
2 stops42h 44mLufthansa
Sat 11/16:30 amIST - SDF
2 stops24h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 8/13$999
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:33 pmSDF - IST
2 stops25h 47mLufthansa
Fri 10/246:10 amIST - SDF
2 stops23h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 8/15$1,038

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 August 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Louisville

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Fri 12/26

3:49 pm-12:35 am

2 stops24h 46m

Istanbul

Fri 1/9

8:10 am-9:46 pm

2 stops21h 36m

$687

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/14

6:22 pm-12:25 am

2 stops23h 03m

Istanbul

Tue 10/14

7:55 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops29h 42m

$764

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sun 12/21

1:30 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 12/28

4:50 am-5:19 pm

2 stops20h 29m

$768

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/16

4:18 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops17h 02m

Istanbul

Thu 10/16

4:20 am-5:24 pm

2 stops20h 04m

$883

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/17

5:18 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops18h 42m

Istanbul

Fri 10/17

8:20 am-10:56 pm

2 stops21h 36m

$894

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/17

10:55 am-5:10 pm

3 stops23h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 10/17

7:45 am-11:00 pm

3 stops22h 15m

$900

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/3

4:20 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 10/3

6:10 am-7:04 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$910

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 10/20

2:03 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$521

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 10/20

10:55 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$524

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Fri 12/26

2:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$605

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Louisville 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 SDF to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville 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 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Louisville to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Louisville to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,322 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,267 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Istanbul?

    Louisville Intl (SDF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Louisville to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Louisville Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Louisville airport to Istanbul. It is only a 5.3 mi journey to Louisville Intl (SDF) from Louisville’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Louisville to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Louisville to Istanbul Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $666 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $687 and $716 round-trip. Users have found that British Airways is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Louisville to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisville to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Louisville to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisville to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville 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 Louisville to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Louisville 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 5 airlines flying from Louisville to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Louisville 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$666Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$687Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$716Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$763Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$840Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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