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$349+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Istanbul

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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Kentucky to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 10/276:26 pm
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2 stops16h 29m
Delta
Tue 11/245:55 pm
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2 stops32h 17m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$638
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/145:40 pm
BNA
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2 stops25h 50m
Delta
Thu 7/236:00 am
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BNA
2 stops24h 15m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$683
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 10/292:15 pm
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2 stops20h 40m
Delta
Thu 11/265:55 pm
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2 stops30h 56m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$689
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 10/66:26 pm
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2 stops26h 04m
Delta
Tue 11/35:55 pm
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2 stops33h 06m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$693
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 10/66:26 pm
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2 stops26h 04m
Delta
Wed 11/45:55 pm
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SDF
2 stops33h 06m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$694
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/45:30 pm
CVG
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2 stops27h 00m
Delta
Tue 7/144:25 am
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CVG
1 stop17h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$733
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/156:54 pm
CVG
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2 stops25h 36m
Delta
Thu 9/244:25 am
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CVG
1 stop17h 46m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$738
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/16:00 pm
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2 stops26h 30m
Delta
Thu 10/16:00 am
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2 stops22h 12m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$743
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/225:30 pm
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2 stops27h 00m
Delta
Mon 10/195:20 pm
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2 stops31h 20m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$748
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/302:10 pm
BNA
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2 stops29h 20m
Delta
Mon 9/145:20 pm
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BNA
2 stops28h 13m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$748
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/245:22 pm
TYS
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2 stops27h 08m
Delta
Mon 9/144:25 am
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TYS
2 stops20h 13m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$753
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/246:46 pm
CVG
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2 stops25h 44m
Delta
Tue 10/134:25 am
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CVG
1 stop17h 44m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$763

Find flight deals from Kentucky to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kentucky to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$638
(Delta)

One-way from

$349
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,352
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky 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 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 10/27

6:26 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops16h 29m

Istanbul

Tue 11/24

5:55 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$638

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 10/27

3:24 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops19h 31m

Istanbul

Wed 11/25

5:55 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$638

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/8

4:00 pm-3:30 am

2 stops28h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 10/8

4:25 am-12:02 am

2 stops26h 37m

$693

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 10/6

6:26 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 04m

Istanbul

Tue 11/3

5:55 pm-6:12 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$693

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/1

5:59 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 31m

Istanbul

Tue 9/29

4:25 am-3:11 pm

1 stop17h 46m

$738

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sat 8/1

4:28 pm-3:30 am

2 stops28h 02m

Istanbul

Thu 10/1

6:00 am-11:48 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$743

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/1

4:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 9/14

5:20 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops28h 13m

$748

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/1

5:59 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 31m

Istanbul

Fri 9/11

6:00 am-11:07 pm

2 stops24h 07m

$748

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 8/24

5:22 pm-3:30 am

2 stops27h 08m

Istanbul

Mon 9/14

4:25 am-5:38 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$753

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 8/3

8:05 pm-12:25 am

2 stops21h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 8/11

8:15 am-8:13 pm

2 stops18h 58m

$929

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kentucky to Istanbul

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul (average of $534). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,058). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kentucky to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Kentucky to Istanbul?

    Delta, Lufthansa, and KLM can get you from Kentucky to Istanbul in just under 16h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 51m. The distance between Kentucky and Istanbul is about 5567 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kentucky to Istanbul?

    When deciding which route to take from Kentucky to Istanbul consider Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Istanbul, Louisville Intl - Istanbul or Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kentucky 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 Kentucky to Istanbul?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul (average of $534). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,058). 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 Kentucky to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kentucky 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 June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$558Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$767Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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