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$298+ 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 2/24. 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 January 21, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:10 am
BNA
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IST
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/273:45 am
IST
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BNA
2 stops23h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$518
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/75:43 pm
SDF
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IST
2 stops25h 22m
Lufthansa
Wed 5/65:40 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops18h 21m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/19$522
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/310:28 am
BNA
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IST
2 stops22h 17m
British Airways
Wed 2/187:35 am
IST
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BNA
1 stop17h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$526
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:00 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops35h 55m
British Airways
Wed 3/257:35 am
IST
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CVG
1 stop19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/19$526
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/247:42 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops21h 18m
British Airways
Wed 4/13:50 pm
IST
-
BNA
2 stops36h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$529
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 2/94:32 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops22h 33m
British Airways
Mon 2/166:40 pm
IST
-
BNA
2 stops34h 27m
British Airways
Deal found 1/21$530
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/177:25 pm
BNA
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IST
1 stop14h 20m
British Airways
Tue 3/242:55 pm
IST
-
BNA
2 stops37h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/182:25 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops24h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 3/246:30 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops17h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$545
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 2/258:50 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop33h 05m
British Airways
Sun 3/18:20 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop18h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/19$547
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/201:24 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops20h 01m
British Airways
Sun 3/18:20 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop18h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$556
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/192:46 pm
TRI
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IST
2 stops18h 44m
American Airlines
Thu 2/267:35 am
IST
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TRI
2 stops20h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/251:50 pm
TYS
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IST
2 stops20h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 3/16:30 am
IST
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TYS
2 stops25h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$561

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 January 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$518
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$298
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,024
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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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Istanbul that are best for you.

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NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/7

8:10 am-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 4/27

3:45 am-7:42 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$518

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/7

5:43 pm-2:05 am

2 stops25h 22m

Istanbul

Wed 5/6

5:40 am-5:01 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$522

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/3

10:28 am-5:45 pm

2 stops22h 17m

Istanbul

Wed 2/18

7:35 am-4:15 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$526

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/4

6:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 3/25

7:35 am-7:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$526

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/24

7:42 pm-1:00 am

2 stops21h 18m

Istanbul

Wed 4/1

3:50 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops36h 26m

$529

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Mon 2/9

6:19 pm-12:05 am

2 stops20h 46m

Istanbul

Mon 2/16

6:40 pm-7:11 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$529

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/17

8:54 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 51m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

2:55 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops37h 09m

$529

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Mon 3/9

2:12 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Istanbul

Mon 3/16

3:15 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$530

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/18

2:25 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

6:30 am-3:51 pm

2 stops17h 21m

$545

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/25

8:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 3/1

8:20 am-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$547

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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?

    Lufthansa, British Airways, and American Airlines can get you from Kentucky to Istanbul in just under 18h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 38m. The distance between Kentucky and Istanbul is about 5521 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 Nashville Intl - Istanbul, Nashville Intl - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen or Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$630Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$637Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$639Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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