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$333+ 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 8/9. 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 17, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 11/117:35 pm
TYS
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IST
2 stops23h 30m
Lufthansa
Tue 11/244:45 am
IST
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TYS
2 stops27h 29m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/17$823
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/178:55 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/127:25 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$833
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/36:43 pm
LEX
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IST
2 stops22h 42m
British Airways
Wed 8/198:15 am
IST
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LEX
2 stops22h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 6/13$882
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/122:20 pm
SDF
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IST
2 stops24h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/187:05 pm
IST
-
SDF
2 stops32h 04m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/15$904
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Tue 9/86:20 pm
SDF
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IST
2 stops24h 45m
Lufthansa
Wed 10/73:45 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops23h 28m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/17$908
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 8/56:30 pm
SDF
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IST
2 stops22h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 8/128:15 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops20h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/14$929
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/256:15 pm
LEX
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IST
2 stops20h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 9/31:55 pm
IST
-
LEX
2 stops17h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$932
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/36:32 pm
TYS
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IST
2 stops22h 53m
British Airways
Wed 8/198:15 am
IST
-
TYS
2 stops22h 03m
British Airways
Deal found 6/15$935
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/17:55 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops34h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 9/303:45 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops27h 14m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/12$941
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 11/197:15 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop14h 40m
Air France
Thu 11/267:15 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop16h 55m
Air France
Deal found 6/16$943
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1611:58 am
CVG
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IST
2 stops40h 57m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/128:05 pm
IST
-
CVG
2 stops45h 42m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/13$946
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1511:58 am
CVG
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IST
2 stops41h 17m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/248:05 pm
IST
-
CVG
2 stops45h 39m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/14$948

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 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$833
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$333
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,323
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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 17, 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

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 11/11

7:35 pm-3:05 am

2 stops23h 30m

Istanbul

Tue 11/24

4:45 am-12:14 am

2 stops27h 29m

$823

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/17

8:55 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 10/12

7:25 am-7:30 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$833

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Thu 11/12

2:20 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 11/18

7:05 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$904

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/1

10:05 am-2:05 am

2 stops33h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 9/29

3:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$908

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/8

6:20 pm-2:05 am

2 stops24h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 10/7

3:45 am-8:13 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$908

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 8/3

6:32 pm-12:25 am

2 stops22h 53m

Istanbul

Wed 8/19

8:15 am-11:18 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$935

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sat 8/1

7:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 9/30

3:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$941

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - SAW

TYSSAW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 11/11

6:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 11/25

9:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$953

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - SAW

BNASAW

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/13

4:25 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 10/29

9:00 am-6:39 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$974

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/1

1:59 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 16m

Istanbul

Tue 9/29

8:05 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$975

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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?

    Lufthansa, British Airways, and KLM can get you from Kentucky to Istanbul in just under 19h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 20m. The distance between Kentucky and Istanbul is about 5656 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, Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen or Nashville Intl - Istanbul 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$558Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$577Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$767Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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