$692+ Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) to Istanbul

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LEX — IST
Jul 30 — Aug 61

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Cheap 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 25, 2024.

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May

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

$872
(United)

One-way from

$692
(British Airways)
High demand for flights, 24% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From Lexington Blue Grass to Istanbul
One-way flight from Lexington Blue Grass to Istanbul

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

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Lexington to Istanbul. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Istanbul.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lexington to Istanbul?

Flights from Lexington to Istanbul lean towards being more expensive in May. Prices are generally better when you fly from Lexington to Istanbul in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $869.

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

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 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Lexington to Istanbul flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Lexington to Istanbul specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
This JustFly 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 JustFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/124:21 pmLEX - IST
2 stops25h 04mBritish Airways
Fri 8/168:25 pmIST - LEX
2 stops26h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,380
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 8/122:05 pmLEX - IST
3 stops19h 55mAir Canada
Fri 8/162:05 pmIST - LEX
3 stops30h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 7/24$1,851
This mytrip.com 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/122:05 pmLEX - SAW
3 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/169:40 amSAW - LEX
2 stops20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$3,284
This mytrip.com 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/122:05 pmLEX - SAW
3 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/1512:20 amSAW - LEX
3 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$3,286
This mytrip.com 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/122:05 pmLEX - SAW
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/169:40 amSAW - LEX
2 stops20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$3,328
This mytrip.com 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/122:05 pmLEX - IST
3 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1611:55 amIST - LEX
2 stops17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$3,365
This mytrip.com 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/126:05 pmLEX - SAW
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/1512:45 amSAW - LEX
3 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$3,402
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/122:05 pmLEX - IST
2 stops44h 20mEmirates
Thu 8/152:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops27h 34mEmirates
Deal found 7/24$3,775

Lexington to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Lexington and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/72:00 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/216:30 amIST - LEX
2 stops23h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$772
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/710:59 amLEX - SAW
2 stops21h 36mBritish Airways
Thu 11/213:55 pmSAW - LEX
2 stops61h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/25$840
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 10/97:20 amLEX - IST
2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/306:35 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$872
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 10/94:08 pmLEX - SAW
2 stops38h 27mBritish Airways
Wed 10/303:55 pmSAW - LEX
2 stops54h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/25$925
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 10/912:25 pmLEX - IST
3 stops21h 35mAir Canada
Wed 10/303:00 pmIST - LEX
3 stops33h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 7/25$1,096
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/712:25 pmLEX - IST
3 stops21h 50mAir Canada
Thu 11/213:00 pmIST - LEX
3 stops34h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 7/25$1,313
This JustFly 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 JustFly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/124:21 pmLEX - IST
2 stops25h 04mBritish Airways
Fri 8/168:25 pmIST - LEX
2 stops26h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 10/96:12 pmLEX - IST
2 stops17h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/308:05 amIST - LEX
3 stops20h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,601
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 8/122:05 pmLEX - IST
3 stops19h 55mAir Canada
Fri 8/162:05 pmIST - LEX
3 stops30h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 7/24$1,851

One-way flights to Istanbul from Lexington

Search for one-way flight options from Lexington to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Lexington to Istanbul. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Lexington to Istanbul instead should update the search form at the top of page.
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2212:42 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/23$692
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/229:00 amLEX - IST
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$777
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2212:30 pmLEX - IST
3 stops21h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/23$782
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/2212:50 pmLEX - SAW
2 stops46h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/23$812

Find flights from Lexington to Istanbul within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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$872 - $2,342

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Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

2 stops31h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 10/30

2 stops22h 54m

$872

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LEX - SAW

LEXSAW

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

2 stops21h 11m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 10/30

2 stops36h 00m

$919

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

LEX - SAW

LEXSAW

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

2 stops38h 27m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 10/30

2 stops54h 47m

$925

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

2 stops30h 31m

Istanbul

Wed 10/30

2 stops43h 50m

$931

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

3 stops21h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 10/30

3 stops33h 08m

$1,096

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

3 stops21h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 10/30

3 stops33h 08m

$1,136

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 8/12

2 stops25h 04m

Istanbul

Fri 8/16

2 stops26h 31m

$1,380

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

2 stops20h 11m

Istanbul

Wed 10/30

3 stops20h 31m

$1,601

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

2 stops44h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 10/29

2 stops27h 39m

$2,342

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 7/25

What is the cheapest day to fly from Lexington to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lexington to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lexington to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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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Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IST

Temperature

41 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 25, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Canada, British Airways and Emirates from Lexington to Istanbul. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.6
Good
4,159 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

6.9
Okay
7,353 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

6.7
Okay
6,717 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,754 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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 3 airlines. Lexington Blue Grass is conveniently located just 5.6 mi from Lexington’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Lexington to Istanbul for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Lexington to Istanbul for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $872, but on average you can expect to pay $2,093.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lexington to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lexington to Istanbul round-trip from $872. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $919, and Air Canada, from $1,096. United Airlines is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lexington to Istanbul one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $692. Users have also found prices from $782 and $812 on Air Canada and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • What does LEX to IST mean?

    Great question - LEX to IST just means Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Istanbul Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI), İzmit Cengiz Topel Airport (KCO), Tekirdağ Corlu Airport (TEQ) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Lexington to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Lexington to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Lexington to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Lexington to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Lexington to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Lexington to Istanbul flight deals updated?

    The Lexington to Istanbul flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly 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 $926). Flying from Lexington to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,417). 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 3 airlines flying from Lexington to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$877Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,036Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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