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$542+ Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — IST
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Istanbul

Cheapest flights from Lexington to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:57 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/286:30 amIST - LEX
2 stops38h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:43 pmLEX - IST
2 stops48h 07mDelta
Sun 12/284:50 amIST - LEX
2 stops37h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:43 pmLEX - IST
2 stops48h 07mDelta
Tue 12/305:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops48h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:00 amLEX - IST
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Sun 12/284:50 amIST - LEX
2 stops37h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amLEX - IST
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/286:30 amIST - LEX
2 stops38h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:00 amLEX - IST
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:30 amIST - LEX
2 stops42h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,467
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:43 pmLEX - IST
2 stops37h 12mDelta
Mon 12/295:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops33h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,509
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:43 pmLEX - IST
2 stops37h 12mDelta
Tue 12/305:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops48h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,515
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:43 pmLEX - IST
2 stops37h 12mDelta
Sat 12/275:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops33h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,544
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:43 pmLEX - IST
2 stops37h 12mDelta
Sun 12/285:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops48h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,551
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:43 pmLEX - IST
2 stops37h 12mDelta
Sat 12/275:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops33h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,562
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:00 amLEX - IST
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:30 amIST - LEX
2 stops38h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,643

Find flight deals from Lexington to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$560
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$542
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,553
From Lexington Blue Grass to Istanbul
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Istanbul that are best for you.

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LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 1/15

2:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 2/27

6:30 am-11:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$560

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 2/6

10:30 am-6:05 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-10:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$575

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/25

2:00 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

6:30 am-10:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$575

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 4/25

5:50 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 5/3

5:50 am-11:41 pm

2 stops24h 51m

$666

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/18

8:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 1/21

4:50 am-5:51 pm

2 stops21h 01m

$738

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/25

2:00 pm-6:05 pm

3 stops20h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 2/1

6:30 am-4:48 pm

3 stops42h 18m

$1,186

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - SAW

LEXSAW

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/18

11:16 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 09m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 1/22

9:00 am-8:42 pm

2 stops19h 42m

$1,190

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/24

1:57 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 48m

Istanbul

Sun 12/28

6:30 am-1:16 pm

2 stops38h 46m

$1,278

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 12/23

7:43 pm-3:50 am

2 stops48h 07m

Istanbul

Sun 12/28

4:50 am-9:57 am

2 stops37h 07m

$1,309

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 12/23

7:43 pm-3:50 am

2 stops48h 07m

Istanbul

Tue 12/30

5:55 pm-9:57 am

2 stops48h 02m

$1,325

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Best time to book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Lexington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lexington to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul (average of $574). Flying from Lexington to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,003). 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 LEX to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Lexington 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 December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lexington to Istanbul in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lexington to Istanbul?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) if they book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul. On average, Blue Grass has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 0 airlines. Lexington Blue Grass is conveniently located just 5.6 mi from Lexington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Lexington to Istanbul?

    There are many flights that can get you from Lexington to Istanbul in 22h 09m. Fly via Lufthansa, United Airlines, or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from Lexington to Istanbul is about 5570 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lexington to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lexington to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington 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 Lexington to Istanbul?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul (average of $574). Flying from Lexington to Istanbul in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,003). 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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