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$334+ 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Aug 22 — Aug 291
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Sat 8/29
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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 July 23, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 11/38:50 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop20h 10m
British Airways
Fri 11/68:10 am
IST
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CVG
1 stop18h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 7/21$806
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 11/256:40 pm
BNA
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IST
1 stop20h 45m
British Airways
Wed 12/22:45 pm
IST
-
BNA
1 stop34h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 7/22$833
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 11/32:34 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops19h 11m
American Airlines
Fri 11/68:10 am
IST
-
CVG
2 stops20h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$833
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 11/251:34 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops19h 36m
Lufthansa
Wed 12/27:05 pm
IST
-
BNA
2 stops32h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/22$835
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2412:39 pm
CVG
-
IST
2 stops29h 31m
British Airways
Tue 11/37:35 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 7/21$853
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:40 pm
BNA
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IST
1 stop20h 45m
British Airways
Mon 11/26:40 pm
IST
-
BNA
1 stop31h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 7/22$859
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/181:34 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops28h 31m
Lufthansa
Thu 12/36:30 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops23h 53m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/19$870
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Mon 8/177:20 pm
TYS
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IST
2 stops23h 45m
Lufthansa
Sun 8/233:45 am
IST
-
TYS
2 stops23h 39m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/18$872
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 11/312:34 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops29h 31m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/94:45 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops25h 47m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/19$872
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 12/168:50 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop19h 35m
British Airways
Wed 1/277:35 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 7/22$877
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 11/176:40 pm
BNA
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IST
1 stop33h 55m
British Airways
Fri 12/48:10 am
IST
-
BNA
1 stop17h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 7/19$882
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 11/61:38 pm
CVG
-
IST
2 stops19h 47m
American Airlines
Fri 11/138:10 am
IST
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CVG
2 stops20h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$883

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 July 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$806
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$334
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,201
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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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 8/17

7:20 pm-2:05 am

2 stops23h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 8/23

3:45 am-8:24 pm

2 stops23h 39m

$872

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/6

11:03 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 22m

Istanbul

Fri 11/13

8:10 am-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$901

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/8

10:05 am-2:05 am

2 stops33h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 10/7

3:45 am-11:49 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$907

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/24

12:39 pm-1:10 am

2 stops29h 31m

Istanbul

Tue 11/3

7:35 am-6:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$914

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - SAW

BNASAW

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/3

2:11 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 19m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/10

9:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops18h 33m

$952

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - SAW

CVGSAW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 11/3

4:13 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops17h 17m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 11/6

9:00 am-9:36 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$952

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/13

8:40 pm-1:05 am

1 stop20h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 10/29

7:35 am-10:34 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$954

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 10/13

3:46 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops21h 29m

Istanbul

Thu 10/29

6:30 am-5:19 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$955

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - SAW

BNASAW

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/25

7:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 12/2

9:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$956

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Fri 8/21

10:05 am-1:00 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 8/27

3:45 am-7:07 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$972

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul (average of $577). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,396). 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 18h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 26m. The distance between Kentucky and Istanbul is about 5745 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul (average of $577). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,396). 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$558Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$574Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$767Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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