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$300+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Apr 24 — May 11
Fri 4/24
Fri 5/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 25, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:08 pm
SDF
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IST
2 stops26h 22m
Delta
Mon 4/275:20 pm
IST
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SDF
2 stops32h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$637
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:50 pm
LEX
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IST
2 stops26h 40m
Delta
Tue 4/284:25 am
IST
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LEX
2 stops18h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$638
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/64:04 pm
TRI
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IST
2 stops28h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/136:00 am
IST
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TRI
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$643
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:00 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops21h 20m
Delta
Tue 5/124:25 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop17h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$727
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/43:00 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops29h 30m
Delta
Tue 5/124:25 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop17h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$728
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:25 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop26h 05m
Delta
Wed 5/134:25 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop17h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$736
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:55 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops23h 25m
Delta
Tue 4/286:00 am
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BNA
2 stops16h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$737
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:02 am
TYS
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IST
2 stops31h 18m
Delta
Thu 4/306:00 am
IST
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TYS
2 stops22h 20m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$738
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:25 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop26h 05m
Delta
Mon 5/115:20 pm
IST
-
CVG
2 stops29h 23m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$746
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/302:33 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops27h 47m
Delta
Tue 5/124:25 am
IST
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CVG
1 stop17h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$777
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:25 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop26h 05m
Delta
Wed 5/134:25 am
IST
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CVG
1 stop17h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$786
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1810:46 am
SDF
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2 stops31h 34m
Delta
Sat 4/254:25 am
IST
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SDF
2 stops21h 20m
Delta
Deal found 3/21$787

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 March 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$637
(Delta)

One-way from

$300
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$662
From Kentucky to Istanbul
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($48 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 March 25, 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

BlountvilleIstanbul

TRI - IST

TRIIST

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Wed 5/6

4:04 pm-3:30 am

2 stops28h 26m

Istanbul

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$643

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/23

11:02 am-1:20 am

2 stops31h 18m

Istanbul

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$738

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sat 4/18

10:46 am-1:20 am

2 stops31h 34m

Istanbul

Sat 4/25

4:25 am-6:45 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$787

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Fri 4/24

5:54 pm-1:20 am

2 stops23h 26m

Istanbul

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-5:07 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$787

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 4/25

5:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 40m

Istanbul

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-10:34 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$787

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 5/5

3:10 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$840

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Thu 4/30

10:46 am-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 34m

Istanbul

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-3:48 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$927

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/15

4:22 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops16h 58m

Istanbul

Wed 4/22

4:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$927

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 5/8

8:19 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 01m

Istanbul

Fri 5/15

6:00 am-9:11 pm

2 stops22h 11m

$927

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 4/14

12:44 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops20h 36m

Istanbul

Tue 4/21

4:25 am-7:10 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$933

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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 $1,233). 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, KLM, and Air France can get you from Kentucky to Istanbul in just under 20h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 58m. The distance between Kentucky and Istanbul is about 5531 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 Louisville 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 $1,233). 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$577Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$639Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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