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$261+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Istanbul

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Cheap 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 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$625
(United)

One-way from

$389
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,321
From Kentucky to Istanbul
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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 3, 2025.

This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/128:15 amBNA - IST
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/118:50 amIST - BNA
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$625
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:25 pmBNA - IST
2 stops19h 00mAir Canada
Mon 11/171:50 pmIST - BNA
2 stops58h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$626
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/106:08 pmSDF - IST
2 stops18h 07mBritish Airways
Tue 8/268:15 amIST - SDF
2 stops21h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/2$647
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:32 pmBNA - IST
2 stops17h 58mBritish Airways
Mon 11/176:25 pmIST - BNA
1 stop30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$656
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:13 pmSDF - IST
2 stops21h 27mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/98:10 amIST - SDF
2 stops21h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$691
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/92:20 pmSDF - IST
2 stops15h 45mLufthansa
Sat 11/17:00 pmIST - SDF
2 stops57h 14mLufthansa
Deal found 7/2$710
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/15:59 pmLEX - IST
2 stops17h 51mBritish Airways
Fri 8/228:20 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/2$716
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/82:32 pmBNA - IST
2 stops17h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/157:35 amIST - BNA
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$731
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/45:05 pmBNA - IST
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Tue 9/164:20 amIST - BNA
2 stops24h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/1$735
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/155:27 pmTYS - IST
2 stops18h 23mBritish Airways
Fri 8/225:35 pmIST - TYS
2 stops34h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$743
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/94:20 pmSDF - IST
2 stops28h 05mDelta
Sat 11/15:55 pmIST - SDF
2 stops33h 06mDelta
Deal found 7/1$789
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/42:56 pmBNA - SAW
2 stops18h 09mKLM
Tue 9/168:50 amSAW - BNA
2 stops20h 23mKLM
Deal found 7/1$794

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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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Kentucky

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/12

8:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

8:50 am-3:05 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$625

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 8/5

8:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 11/4

8:50 am-3:05 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$626

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/10

6:08 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops18h 07m

Istanbul

Tue 8/26

8:15 am-10:50 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$647

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Fri 12/26

7:13 pm-12:40 am

2 stops21h 27m

Istanbul

Fri 1/9

8:10 am-9:46 pm

2 stops21h 36m

$691

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/9

2:20 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Istanbul

Sat 11/1

7:00 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops57h 14m

$710

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/1

5:59 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops17h 51m

Istanbul

Fri 8/22

8:20 am-11:23 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$716

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/4

5:05 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 20m

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

4:20 am-8:41 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$735

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Sat 8/16

1:18 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops20h 22m

Istanbul

Sat 8/23

8:25 am-10:21 pm

2 stops21h 56m

$741

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/15

5:27 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops18h 23m

Istanbul

Fri 8/22

5:35 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops34h 38m

$743

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/4

9:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

8:15 am-9:38 pm

2 stops21h 23m

$766

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KY to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kentucky to Istanbul as you normally would.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kentucky to Istanbul, such as Emirates, Delta, and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,362). 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$673Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$687Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$716Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$763Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$844Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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