Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Istanbul from $1,145

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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SDF — IST
Apr 24 — May 11

The best prices from Louisville Intl to Istanbul are usually found in January or December, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 April 19, 2024.

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,131

Round-trip from

$924
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Louisville Intl to Istanbul

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Thursday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Louisville to Istanbul?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 20 days in advance to save up to 73% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 20 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Louisville to Istanbul 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $708, or $1,238 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul from Louisville. Users have commonly found prices around $1,080 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $703. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in May.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Louisville to Istanbul (SDF - IST)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Louisville to Istanbul in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Louisville to Istanbul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Louisville and Istanbul. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Lufthansa flights traveling from Louisville to Istanbul. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 6/279:30 amSDF - IST
2 stops20h 35mLufthansa
Sat 7/66:10 amIST - SDF
2 stops19h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 4/17$1,627
Thu 7/182:20 pmSDF - IST
2 stops24h 00mLufthansa
Fri 7/266:10 amIST - SDF
2 stops23h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 4/19$3,337

Cheap British Airways flights from Louisville to Istanbul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Louisville and Istanbul. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available British Airways flights departing from Louisville and landing in Istanbul. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 7/155:19 pmSDF - IST
2 stops18h 31mBritish Airways
Wed 7/315:30 pmIST - SDF
2 stops54h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/18$1,318
Tue 6/188:30 amSDF - SAW
2 stops23h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 7/164:30 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops31h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/18$1,321
Tue 6/188:32 pmSDF - IST
2 stops39h 23mBritish Airways
Tue 7/167:55 pmIST - SDF
2 stops28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/18$1,326
Tue 6/1811:26 amSDF - SAW
2 stops20h 54mBritish Airways
Tue 7/164:30 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops31h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/19$1,361
Fri 7/55:19 pmSDF - IST
2 stops18h 46mBritish Airways
Tue 7/98:25 amIST - SDF
2 stops22h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,498
Fri 7/511:27 amSDF - SAW
2 stops20h 38mBritish Airways
Tue 7/94:30 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops37h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,833
Thu 7/185:19 pmSDF - IST
2 stops24h 16mBritish Airways
Fri 7/268:30 amIST - SDF
2 stops19h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/18$3,426
Thu 5/166:46 amSDF - SAW
2 stops23h 49mBritish Airways
Sun 5/264:10 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops37h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/18$3,466
Wed 7/1710:46 amSDF - SAW
2 stops21h 24mBritish Airways
Thu 7/254:05 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops31h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/18$3,491

Cheap Louisville to Istanbul flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Louisville to Istanbul specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Prices were last updated on April 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 5/209:35 amSDF - IST
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/202:00 pmIST - SDF
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,319
Mon 5/209:34 amSDF - IST
1 stop25h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/204:50 amIST - SDF
2 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,439
Mon 5/205:41 pmSDF - SAW
2 stops41h 54mQatar Airways
Thu 6/208:05 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops27h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/19$1,581
Mon 5/208:30 amSDF - IST
2 stops28h 00mRoyal Jordanian
Wed 6/191:55 amIST - SDF
2 stops25h 58mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/19$1,813
Thu 5/166:46 amSDF - SAW
2 stops23h 49mBritish Airways
Sun 5/264:10 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops37h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/18$3,466
Thu 5/166:46 amSDF - IST
2 stops29h 39mBritish Airways
Sun 5/267:50 pmIST - SDF
2 stops31h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/18$3,626
Mon 5/2012:49 pmSDF - IST
3 stops21h 26mAir Canada
Thu 6/207:50 amIST - SDF
3 stops22h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 4/19$4,005
Thu 5/167:12 amSDF - IST
2 stops48h 13mEmirates
Sat 5/252:10 amIST - SDF
2 stops27h 34mEmirates
Deal found 4/18$8,322
Thu 5/1612:48 pmSDF - IST
3 stops21h 27mAir Canada
Sun 5/267:50 amIST - SDF
3 stops22h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 4/18$9,462

Louisville to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Louisville and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 7/155:19 pmSDF - IST
2 stops18h 31mBritish Airways
Wed 7/315:30 pmIST - SDF
2 stops54h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/18$1,318
Mon 5/209:35 amSDF - IST
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/202:00 pmIST - SDF
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,319
Tue 6/188:30 amSDF - SAW
2 stops23h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 7/164:30 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops31h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/18$1,321
Tue 6/188:32 pmSDF - IST
2 stops39h 23mBritish Airways
Tue 7/167:55 pmIST - SDF
2 stops28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/18$1,326
Tue 6/1811:26 amSDF - SAW
2 stops20h 54mBritish Airways
Tue 7/164:30 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops31h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/19$1,361
Mon 5/209:34 amSDF - IST
1 stop25h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/204:50 amIST - SDF
2 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,439
Fri 7/55:19 pmSDF - IST
2 stops18h 46mBritish Airways
Tue 7/98:25 amIST - SDF
2 stops22h 34mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,498
Tue 6/182:05 pmSDF - IST
3 stops20h 10mAir Canada
Tue 7/167:50 amIST - SDF
3 stops21h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 4/19$1,545
Mon 5/205:41 pmSDF - SAW
2 stops41h 54mQatar Airways
Thu 6/208:05 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops27h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/19$1,581

One-way flights to Istanbul from Louisville

Search for one-way flight options from Louisville 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 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Louisville to Istanbul, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those seeking round-trip flights from Louisville to Istanbul should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Fri 7/261:07 pmSDF - SAW
2 stops25h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,145
Fri 7/261:07 pmSDF - IST
2 stops20h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,199
Fri 7/261:07 pmSDF - SAW
3 stops49h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,204
Fri 7/265:51 pmSDF - IST
3 stops43h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,713

Find flights from Louisville to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 3,138,949 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

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$1,318 - $3,065

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Return

Price

Louisville IntlIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/15

2 stops18h 31m

Istanbul

Wed 7/31

2 stops54h 19m

$1,318

Louisville IntlIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops23h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 7/16

2 stops31h 19m

$1,321

Louisville IntlIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops39h 23m

Istanbul

Tue 7/16

2 stops28h 55m

$1,326

Louisville IntlIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 6/18

3 stops20h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 7/16

3 stops21h 54m

$1,545

Louisville IntlIstanbul Sabiha Gokcen

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/20

2 stops41h 54m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 6/20

2 stops27h 04m

$1,581

Louisville IntlIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Thu 6/27

2 stops20h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 7/6

2 stops19h 50m

$1,627

Louisville IntlIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop25h 01m

Istanbul

Tue 7/9

2 stops25h 28m

$1,655

Louisville IntlIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/15

1 stop14h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 7/31

1 stop21h 13m

$2,328

Louisville IntlIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 7/17

2 stops19h 14m

Istanbul

Thu 7/25

2 stops23h 19m

$3,065

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 4/18

When is the best time to book a flight from Louisville to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Louisville to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Louisville to Istanbul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Louisville to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Istanbul flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Istanbul by month

Plan your trip from Louisville to Istanbul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Louisville to Istanbul is currently $1,315 while a round-trip flight costs $1,752. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Istanbul (average of $924). Flying from Louisville to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,439). 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.

January

$968

February

$939

March

$984

April

$1,027

May

$1,121

June

$1,439

July

$1,306

August

$1,195

September

$1,068

October

$1,001

November

$924

December

$969

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

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 April 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Lufthansa, British Airways and Emirates from Louisville to Istanbul have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,085 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
4,085 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,085 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
11,094 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,085 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,499 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,085 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.5
Good
3,691 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,085 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.0
Good
6,844 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,085 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Louisville, you will be flying from Louisville Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Louisville Intl (SDF) is located 5.3 mi from the center of Louisville. There are 0 flights from Louisville Intl to Istanbul per day from 5 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Louisville to Istanbul for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Louisville to Istanbul for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,318, but on average you can expect to pay $2,137.

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

    British Airways, at $1,318, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Qatar Airways.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Louisville to Istanbul?

  • What does SDF to IST mean?

    SDF and IST are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SDF to IST refers to a flight route from Louisville Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport. 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 Louisville to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Louisville 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 Louisville to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Louisville 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 Louisville to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville 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 Louisville to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Louisville 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 Louisville to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Louisville 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 Louisville to Istanbul flight deals updated?

    The Louisville to Istanbul flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/19.

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DeltaCheapest$778Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest$882Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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