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$342+ 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 7/27. 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 24, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1011:57 am
LEX
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IST
2 stops23h 58m
British Airways
Tue 8/257:55 pm
IST
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LEX
2 stops34h 51m
British Airways
Deal found 6/22$844
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:59 pm
LEX
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IST
2 stops22h 26m
British Airways
Wed 8/197:25 pm
IST
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LEX
2 stops35h 21m
British Airways
Deal found 6/21$845
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Tue 8/116:59 pm
LEX
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IST
2 stops23h 06m
British Airways
Thu 8/208:15 am
IST
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LEX
2 stops22h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 6/23$888
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/121:58 pm
LEX
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IST
2 stops29h 07m
Lufthansa
Thu 8/205:50 pm
IST
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LEX
2 stops37h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/21$902
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/121:42 pm
SDF
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IST
2 stops25h 03m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/187:05 pm
IST
-
SDF
2 stops35h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/21$903
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/127:20 pm
TYS
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IST
2 stops19h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/187:05 pm
IST
-
TYS
2 stops33h 39m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/21$903
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 9/810:05 am
SDF
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IST
2 stops33h 00m
Lufthansa
Wed 10/73:45 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops22h 39m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/24$907
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 11/1810:16 am
BNA
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IST
2 stops22h 09m
British Airways
Wed 12/22:45 pm
IST
-
BNA
1 stop34h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 6/24$913
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Mon 8/245:48 am
CVG
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IST
2 stops23h 27m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/131:45 pm
IST
-
CVG
2 stops35h 06m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/24$930
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/165:24 am
CVG
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IST
2 stops23h 51m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/231:45 pm
IST
-
CVG
2 stops29h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/21$933
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 9/15:48 am
CVG
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IST
2 stops29h 47m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/298:05 pm
IST
-
CVG
2 stops45h 39m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/24$936
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/155:24 am
CVG
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IST
2 stops30h 11m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/248:05 pm
IST
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CVG
2 stops45h 39m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/21$939

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 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$844
(British Airways)

One-way from

$342
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,459
From Kentucky to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($285 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 24, 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

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 8/10

11:57 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 58m

Istanbul

Tue 8/25

7:55 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$844

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 8/12

6:59 pm-12:25 am

2 stops22h 26m

Istanbul

Wed 8/19

7:25 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops35h 21m

$845

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 8/11

6:59 pm-1:05 am

2 stops23h 06m

Istanbul

Thu 8/20

8:15 am-11:46 pm

2 stops22h 31m

$888

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

$907

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-11:49 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$908

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/18

1:24 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 01m

Istanbul

Wed 12/2

6:45 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$923

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - SAW

TYSSAW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 11/12

7:20 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 11/18

9:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$952

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - SAW

CVGSAW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/13

6:45 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 11/16

9:00 am-12:24 am

2 stops23h 24m

$952
Quickest round-trip

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

$964

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

$966

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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?

    British Airways, Lufthansa, and KLM can get you from Kentucky to Istanbul in just under 18h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 58m. 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, Nashville 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 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$558Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$767Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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