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$416+ 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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Jun 5 — Jun 121
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Fri 6/12
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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 May 6, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 7/14:26 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops28h 04m
Delta
Tue 7/286:00 am
IST
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CVG
2 stops33h 56m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$632
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/215:40 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops25h 50m
Delta
Fri 8/76:00 am
IST
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BNA
2 stops24h 16m
Delta
Deal found 5/2$684
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 7/62:15 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops30h 15m
Delta
Mon 8/35:20 pm
IST
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CVG
2 stops34h 46m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$684
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 7/53:46 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops28h 44m
Delta
Fri 7/316:00 am
IST
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CVG
2 stops24h 11m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$685
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Fri 7/36:05 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops26h 25m
Delta
Wed 7/296:00 am
IST
-
CVG
2 stops24h 11m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$689
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 7/23:46 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops28h 44m
Delta
Fri 7/316:00 am
IST
-
CVG
2 stops24h 11m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$690
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 7/14:26 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops28h 04m
Delta
Mon 8/34:25 am
IST
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CVG
1 stop17h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$692
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 7/75:05 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop27h 25m
Delta
Wed 7/294:25 am
IST
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CVG
2 stops19h 21m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$693
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/25:28 pm
SDF
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IST
2 stops27h 02m
Delta
Thu 10/14:25 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops24h 12m
Delta
Deal found 5/5$694
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 7/12:32 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops29h 58m
Delta
Mon 7/276:00 am
IST
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CVG
2 stops33h 56m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$702
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 7/45:30 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops27h 00m
Delta
Tue 7/144:25 am
IST
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CVG
1 stop17h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$734
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 8/15:27 pm
SDF
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IST
2 stops27h 03m
Delta
Thu 10/14:25 am
IST
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SDF
2 stops26h 34m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$744

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 May 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$632
(Delta)

One-way from

$416
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,147
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 May 6, 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

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/2

5:28 pm-3:30 am

2 stops27h 02m

Istanbul

Thu 10/1

4:25 am-9:37 pm

2 stops24h 12m

$694

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sat 8/1

5:27 pm-3:30 am

2 stops27h 03m

Istanbul

Thu 10/1

4:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$744

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Thu 7/23

6:25 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 7/30

6:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$744

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/15

6:30 pm-3:30 am

1 stop26h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 9/24

4:25 am-3:11 pm

1 stop17h 46m

$747

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 9/7

6:26 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 04m

Istanbul

Mon 10/12

4:25 am-10:35 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$754

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 8/24

6:46 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 44m

Istanbul

Tue 10/13

4:25 am-3:09 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$764

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/2

5:45 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 45m

Istanbul

Sun 9/13

5:20 pm-6:43 pm

2 stops32h 23m

$767

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/1

5:10 pm-3:30 am

1 stop27h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 9/29

4:25 am-3:11 pm

1 stop17h 46m

$772

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/3

6:02 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 28m

Istanbul

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$810

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 8/11

11:34 am-6:25 pm

2 stops23h 51m

Istanbul

Wed 8/19

8:15 am-11:43 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$848

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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, British Airways, and KLM can get you from Kentucky to Istanbul in just under 17h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 37m. The distance between Kentucky and Istanbul is about 5522 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 $1,233). 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 May 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$558Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$767Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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