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$481+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — IST
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
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 July 26, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/286:05 pm
LEX
-
IST
2 stops25h 00m
Lufthansa
Mon 10/51:55 pm
IST
-
LEX
2 stops41h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/24$979
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/283:31 pm
LEX
-
SAW
2 stops18h 34m
KLM
Mon 10/52:40 pm
SAW
-
LEX
2 stops33h 34m
KLM
Deal found 7/24$1,066
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 9/36:59 pm
LEX
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IST
2 stops22h 41m
British Airways
Sun 10/256:35 pm
IST
-
LEX
2 stops34h 19m
British Airways
Deal found 7/21$1,068
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 11/27:49 pm
LEX
-
IST
2 stops42h 56m
United Airlines
Fri 11/66:30 am
IST
-
LEX
2 stops35h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,095
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 11/19:00 am
LEX
-
IST
2 stops29h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 11/56:30 am
IST
-
LEX
2 stops35h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,130
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/281:56 pm
LEX
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IST
3 stops19h 59m
Air Canada
Mon 10/55:50 am
IST
-
LEX
3 stops21h 38m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/24$1,596
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/31:51 pm
LEX
-
IST
3 stops20h 04m
Air Canada
Sun 10/256:30 am
IST
-
LEX
3 stops24h 12m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/21$2,477

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 July 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$979
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$481
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,429
From Lexington Blue Grass to Istanbul
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One-way flight from Lexington Blue Grass to Istanbul
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($420 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease ($155 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - SAW

LEXSAW

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 9/28

3:31 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops18h 34m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 10/5

2:40 pm-5:14 pm

2 stops33h 34m

$1,066

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 9/3

6:59 pm-12:40 am

2 stops22h 41m

Istanbul

Sun 10/25

6:35 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops34h 19m

$1,068

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 11/2

7:49 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops42h 56m

Istanbul

Fri 11/6

6:30 am-10:15 am

2 stops35h 45m

$1,095

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 11/1

9:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 11/5

6:30 am-10:28 am

2 stops35h 58m

$1,130
Quickest round-trip

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 9/28

1:56 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops19h 59m

Istanbul

Mon 10/5

5:50 am-8:28 pm

3 stops21h 38m

$1,596
Cheapest one-way

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 9/15

5:57 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops20h 18m

$481
Quickest one-way

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 9/15

1:58 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops19h 57m

$577

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - SAW

LEXSAW

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 9/15

5:23 am-7:40 pm

2 stops31h 17m

$844

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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 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lexington to Istanbul, such as KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,547 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,547 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,547 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 1 airline. 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 18h 34m. Fly via KLM, British Airways, or United Airlines 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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lexington to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lexington to Istanbul round-trip from $767. KLM is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Lexington to Istanbul

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lexington 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$767Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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