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Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) to Istanbul (IST) from $927

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. 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.
LEX — IST
jun. 15 — jun. 221
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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 (IST). 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 junio 10, 2024.

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June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,768

Round-trip from

$924
High demand for flights, 32% potential price rise
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2024
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From Lexington Blue Grass to Istanbul
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Lexington to Istanbul Airport?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Lexington to Istanbul Airport. 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 Airport.

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

Flights from Lexington to Istanbul Airport lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Lexington to Istanbul Airport 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 Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Lexington to Istanbul flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Lexington to Istanbul specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,080,152 searches. Prices were last updated on junio 10, 2024.
mar. 6/115:17 pmLEX - IST
2 stops16h 18mBritish Airways
mar. 6/258:25 amIST - LEX
2 stops20h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,521
lun. 6/105:10 pmLEX - IST
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
vie. 6/286:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops18h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 6/9$1,592
lun. 6/1012:15 pmLEX - IST
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/266:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,672
mar. 6/1111:01 amLEX - IST
2 stops22h 34mBritish Airways
lun. 6/248:15 pmIST - LEX
2 stops27h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,701
lun. 6/1012:15 pmLEX - IST
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/236:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,767
mar. 6/1111:24 amLEX - IST
2 stops22h 11mBritish Airways
jue. 6/278:25 amIST - LEX
2 stops20h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,776
mar. 6/115:17 pmLEX - IST
2 stops16h 18mBritish Airways
vie. 6/288:25 pmIST - LEX
2 stops27h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,796
mié. 6/1211:01 amLEX - IST
2 stops22h 09mBritish Airways
mié. 6/268:25 amIST - LEX
2 stops20h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,826
mié. 6/128:22 pmLEX - IST
2 stops26h 58mQatar Airways
dom. 6/238:05 pmIST - LEX
2 stops30h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,962

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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated junio 10, 2024.
mié. 10/912:05 pmLEX - IST
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/306:35 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$927
mié. 10/97:20 amLEX - IST
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/3010:30 amIST - LEX
2 stops42h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$996
mié. 10/912:25 pmLEX - IST
3 stops21h 35mAir Canada
mié. 10/303:00 pmIST - LEX
3 stops32h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 6/9$1,153
mar. 6/115:17 pmLEX - IST
2 stops16h 18mBritish Airways
mar. 6/258:25 amIST - LEX
2 stops20h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,521
lun. 6/105:10 pmLEX - IST
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
vie. 6/286:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops18h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 6/9$1,592
mié. 10/911:03 amLEX - IST
2 stops24h 52mAmerican Airlines
mié. 10/308:05 amIST - LEX
3 stops33h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,635
lun. 6/1012:15 pmLEX - IST
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/266:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,672
mar. 6/1111:01 amLEX - IST
2 stops22h 34mBritish Airways
lun. 6/248:15 pmIST - LEX
2 stops27h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,701
lun. 6/1012:15 pmLEX - IST
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 6/236:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,767

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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated junio 10, 2024.

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$996 - $2,042

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Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

mié. 10/9

2 stops26h 40m

Istanbul

mié. 10/30

2 stops42h 53m

$996

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

mié. 10/9

3 stops21h 35m

Istanbul

mié. 10/30

3 stops32h 58m

$1,153

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

mié. 10/9

2 stops24h 52m

Istanbul

mié. 10/30

3 stops33h 23m

$1,635

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

mié. 10/9

2 stops29h 45m

Istanbul

mar. 10/29

2 stops42h 20m

$2,042

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Deals found on 6/9

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lexington to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lexington to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings 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

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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 Airport, 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 junio 10, 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,647 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

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.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,138 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

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.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
7,070 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,878 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

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 Airport for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Lexington to Istanbul Airport for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $996, but on average you can expect to pay $1,456.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Lexington to Istanbul Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $996 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and American Airlines, starting at $1,153 and $1,635 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does LEX to IST mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Istanbul Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LEX to IST flight.

  • 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 Airport flight deals updated?

    The Lexington to Istanbul Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/10.

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

    When booking a flight from Lexington to Istanbul Airport, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, British Airways or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul Airport (average of $924). Flying from Lexington to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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 3,080,152 searches. Data last updated junio 10, 2024.
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