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$374+ 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Fri 3/20
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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 February 11, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/72:30 pm
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IST
2 stops28h 35m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/53:45 am
IST
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SDF
2 stops27h 14m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/8$553
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/106:38 pm
SDF
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IST
2 stops23h 22m
British Airways
Tue 3/177:35 am
IST
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SDF
2 stops22h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 2/10$561
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/710:15 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop19h 50m
British Airways
Wed 4/158:15 am
IST
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CVG
1 stop18h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 2/10$561
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 4/710:15 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop19h 50m
British Airways
Tue 4/218:15 am
IST
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CVG
1 stop16h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 2/9$562
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/139:10 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop14h 45m
British Airways
Mon 4/207:00 pm
IST
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CVG
2 stops32h 06m
British Airways
Deal found 2/10$564
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/72:08 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops24h 07m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/151:55 pm
IST
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CVG
2 stops17h 03m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/10$565
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/96:19 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops20h 26m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/166:30 am
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BNA
2 stops42h 53m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/9$570
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/76:10 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops24h 55m
Lufthansa
Mon 4/203:45 am
IST
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CVG
2 stops27h 13m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/9$571
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/114:02 pm
TYS
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IST
2 stops18h 23m
British Airways
Wed 3/187:35 am
IST
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TYS
2 stops20h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 2/9$578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/116:34 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops20h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 3/186:30 am
IST
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BNA
2 stops20h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/156:19 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops20h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 3/246:30 am
IST
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BNA
2 stops39h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$583
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sun 3/156:19 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops20h 26m
Lufthansa
Tue 3/247:00 pm
IST
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BNA
2 stops30h 23m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/9$586

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 February 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$553
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$374
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$577
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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Istanbul that are best for you.

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LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/7

5:43 pm-2:05 am

2 stops25h 22m

Istanbul

Wed 5/6

1:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 04m

$554

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 3/10

6:38 pm-1:00 am

2 stops23h 22m

Istanbul

Tue 3/17

7:35 am-11:20 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$561

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/7

4:13 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops19h 12m

Istanbul

Wed 4/15

8:15 am-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$568

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Mon 3/9

6:19 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 26m

Istanbul

Mon 3/16

6:30 am-5:23 pm

2 stops42h 53m

$570

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/11

6:34 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 11m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-6:36 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$578

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/11

4:02 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops18h 23m

Istanbul

Wed 3/18

7:35 am-9:05 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$578

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Sun 3/15

7:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

6:30 am-9:21 am

2 stops34h 51m

$583

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Sun 3/15

6:19 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 26m

Istanbul

Tue 3/24

7:00 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops30h 23m

$586

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/1

6:25 pm-3:30 am

1 stop26h 05m

Istanbul

Thu 4/9

4:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$588

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 3/18

1:58 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 47m

Istanbul

Tue 3/31

3:45 am-8:16 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$590

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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.

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 United Airlines can get you from Kentucky to Istanbul in just under 20h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 11m. 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 Nashville Intl - Istanbul, Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Istanbul or Nashville Intl - 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$577Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$620Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$639Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$662Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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