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$345+ 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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Sun 8/16
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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 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/712:26 pm
CVG
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IST
1 stop20h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/158:15 pm
IST
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CVG
2 stops34h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$857
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/97:55 pm
SDF
-
IST
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/259:30 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops18h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$868
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 11/92:05 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops29h 00m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/184:45 am
IST
-
CVG
2 stops27h 03m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/7$872
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:15 pm
CVG
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IST
2 stops24h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 11/244:45 am
IST
-
CVG
2 stops27h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/10$876
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/178:50 pm
CVG
-
IST
1 stop20h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 11/257:35 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop19h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/10$881
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Sun 11/112:34 pm
BNA
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IST
2 stops25h 11m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/94:45 am
IST
-
BNA
2 stops25h 47m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/8$882
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/94:19 pm
CVG
-
IST
2 stops24h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/277:35 am
IST
-
CVG
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$886
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 11/77:20 pm
TYS
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IST
2 stops43h 25m
Lufthansa
Fri 11/204:45 am
IST
-
TYS
2 stops27h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/7$888
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sat 10/247:47 pm
CVG
-
IST
2 stops43h 58m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/24:45 am
IST
-
CVG
2 stops27h 03m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/9$888
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/178:50 pm
CVG
-
IST
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/257:35 am
IST
-
CVG
2 stops21h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/10$894
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/810:05 am
SDF
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IST
2 stops33h 00m
Lufthansa
Wed 10/73:45 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops22h 39m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/9$907
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/109:00 am
SDF
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IST
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/259:30 am
IST
-
SDF
2 stops18h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6$909

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 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$857
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$345
(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 10, 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

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 11/7

7:20 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops43h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 11/20

4:45 am-11:56 pm

2 stops27h 11m

$888

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/8

1:56 pm-2:05 am

2 stops29h 09m

Istanbul

Thu 10/8

5:40 am-7:24 pm

2 stops20h 44m

$907

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/11

1:37 pm-2:05 am

2 stops28h 28m

Istanbul

Tue 11/10

6:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$922

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 11/7

7:13 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops38h 12m

Istanbul

Sat 11/21

6:40 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops34h 24m

$929

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/11

8:30 pm-1:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 11/10

7:35 am-10:34 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$941

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - SAW

TYSSAW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/13

5:57 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 28m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 11/19

9:00 am-9:34 pm

2 stops20h 34m

$951

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - SAW

BNASAW

Nashville Intl

Sun 11/1

12:40 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 11/7

9:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$951

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - SAW

CVGSAW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 11/1

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

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

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - SAW

CVGSAW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 12/9

5:55 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 1/27

9:00 am-8:38 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$952

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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 19h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 57m. 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 10, 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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