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$340+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Mon 8/10
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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 4, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/68:50 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop20h 00m
British Airways
Tue 12/157:35 am
IST
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CVG
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 6/30$863
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/26:40 pm
BNA
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IST
1 stop13h 45m
British Airways
Thu 12/242:35 pm
IST
-
BNA
1 stop35h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 6/30$880
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/185:40 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop24h 25m
British Airways
Mon 8/248:15 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop35h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 6/29$880
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/93:00 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops23h 45m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/184:45 am
IST
-
CVG
2 stops27h 08m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/1$882
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/911:09 am
CVG
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IST
2 stops22h 21m
British Airways
Thu 11/196:40 pm
IST
-
CVG
1 stop32h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 7/1$885
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 12/21:10 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops28h 55m
Lufthansa
Thu 12/244:45 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops25h 33m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/1$886
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/246:08 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops45h 37m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/24:45 am
IST
-
CVG
2 stops27h 08m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/30$887
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 11/31:34 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops28h 31m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/94:45 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops25h 47m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/2$889
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 8/2412:37 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops29h 28m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/237:05 pm
IST
-
BNA
2 stops35h 27m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/30$891
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/62:37 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops18h 48m
American Airlines
Tue 12/157:35 am
IST
-
CVG
2 stops22h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/30$893
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 12/63:40 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops22h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 12/256:30 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops23h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/1$895
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 11/212:34 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops25h 11m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/114:45 am
IST
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BNA
2 stops23h 53m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/2$897

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 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$863
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$340
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,010
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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 4, 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

LouisvilleIstanbul

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SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/10

9:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 8/25

9:30 am-8:36 pm

2 stops18h 06m

$909

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

$922

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 8/10

4:01 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops19h 54m

Istanbul

Tue 8/25

5:45 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$930

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 8/12

6:59 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops17h 06m

Istanbul

Wed 8/19

3:45 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$930

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - SAW

TYSSAW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/13

7:20 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 11/16

9:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$951

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/13

5:57 pm-4:40 am

2 stops26h 43m

Istanbul

Mon 11/16

5:30 am-11:46 pm

2 stops26h 16m

$951

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - SAW

BNASAW

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/6

2:05 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/10

9:00 am-9:09 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$951

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - SAW

BNASAW

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/2

2:11 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops18h 19m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 11/9

9:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$951
Quickest round-trip

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - SAW

CVGSAW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 11/3

6:40 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops14h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 11/6

9:00 am-9:04 pm

2 stops20h 04m

$951

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 8/1

7:19 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops34h 41m

Istanbul

Tue 9/1

5:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 09m

$955

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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 18h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h. 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 July 4, 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$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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