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$371+ 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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Aug 31 — Sep 71
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Mon 9/7
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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 August 1, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1210:10 am
BNA
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SAW
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/268:30 am
SAW
-
BNA
2 stops32h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$709
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/2110:00 am
SDF
-
IST
2 stops33h 05m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/24:30 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops26h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/29$808
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 11/146:34 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops38h 36m
Lufthansa
Thu 11/194:30 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops22h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/30$808
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 12/711:15 am
BNA
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IST
2 stops21h 55m
United Airlines
Fri 12/116:30 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops25h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$827
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1210:10 am
BNA
-
IST
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/267:25 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops33h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$844
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 11/146:40 pm
BNA
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IST
1 stop21h 30m
British Airways
Fri 11/208:10 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops18h 42m
British Airways
Deal found 7/30$848
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/85:29 pm
TRI
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IST
2 stops17h 56m
American Airlines
Wed 11/117:35 am
IST
-
TRI
2 stops19h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$849
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
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 7/30$887
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/99:45 am
TYS
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IST
2 stops33h 20m
Lufthansa
Tue 10/203:45 am
IST
-
TYS
2 stops23h 34m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/30$887
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/216:33 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops23h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/285:30 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops22h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$889
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/257:20 pm
TYS
-
IST
2 stops23h 45m
Lufthansa
Thu 9/173:45 am
IST
-
TYS
2 stops27h 14m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/28$892
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/910:05 am
SDF
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IST
2 stops33h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/153:45 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops23h 24m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/29$899

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 August 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$709
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$371
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,109
From Kentucky to Istanbul
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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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - SAW

BNASAW

Nashville Intl

Wed 8/12

10:10 am-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 8/26

8:30 am-9:13 am

2 stops32h 43m

$709

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Mon 12/7

11:15 am-6:10 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 12/11

6:30 am-11:18 pm

2 stops25h 48m

$827

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/20

4:55 pm-3:05 am

2 stops25h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 3/1

7:05 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops58h 00m

$828

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/20

11:51 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 34m

Istanbul

Mon 3/1

8:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$848

BlountvilleIstanbul

TRI - IST

TRIIST

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Tue 9/8

5:29 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops17h 56m

Istanbul

Wed 11/11

7:35 am-6:59 pm

2 stops19h 24m

$849

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-7:24 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$887

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 9/9

9:45 am-2:05 am

2 stops33h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 10/20

3:45 am-8:19 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$887

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/9

10:05 am-2:05 am

2 stops33h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 9/15

3:45 am-8:09 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$905

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Sun 9/6

8:30 pm-12:25 am

1 stop19h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 9/17

8:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$922

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/14

1:46 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 39m

Istanbul

Mon 9/21

1:55 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops34h 43m

$931

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kentucky to Istanbul?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Kentucky to Istanbul flights typically cost between $926 and $1,412 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $798 on Lufthansa (Jan 17-Jan 21).

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?

    United Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways can get you from Kentucky to Istanbul in just under 20h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 36m. The distance between Kentucky and Istanbul is about 5705 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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$558Average$676FlexibilityNo 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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