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$402+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Istanbul (IST)

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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Istanbul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kentucky to Istanbul flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$686
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$470
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,110
From Kentucky to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Kentucky to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/23:07 pmBNA - IST
3 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/74:35 amIST - BNA
2 stops41h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$686
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 12/264:55 pmSDF - IST
2 stops23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/98:10 amIST - SDF
2 stops24h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$724
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:24 pmSDF - IST
2 stops22h 46mBritish Airways
Tue 12/26:30 pmIST - SDF
2 stops30h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/1$726
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sat 11/84:00 pmTYS - IST
2 stops28h 10mDelta
Sat 11/225:10 amIST - TYS
2 stops26h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/2$731
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1612:07 pmSDF - IST
3 stops32h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/234:35 amIST - SDF
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$814
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/18:55 pmBNA - IST
2 stops38h 10mIcelandair
Tue 9/167:05 amIST - BNA
2 stops35h 13mIcelandair
Deal found 4/1$912
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 12/265:24 pmLEX - IST
2 stops23h 16mBritish Airways
Fri 1/98:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops22h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/31$941
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 9/216:26 pmSDF - IST
2 stops25h 59mDelta
Thu 10/24:20 amIST - SDF
2 stops21h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/1$961
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 9/46:05 amBNA - IST
1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/142:10 pmIST - BNA
1 stop17h 12mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$974
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/135:55 pmCVG - IST
2 stops20h 50mLufthansa
Sat 12/276:30 amIST - CVG
2 stops21h 47mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$981
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 4/222:39 pmCVG - IST
2 stops38h 16mQatar Airways
Thu 5/88:05 pmIST - CVG
2 stops26h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/1$984
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/227:48 pmCVG - IST
1 stop38h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/84:35 amIST - CVG
2 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$998

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Kentucky

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/2

3:07 pm-3:50 am

3 stops28h 43m

Istanbul

Wed 5/7

4:35 am-1:53 pm

2 stops41h 18m

$686

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/16

12:07 pm-3:50 am

3 stops32h 43m

Istanbul

Fri 5/23

4:35 am-2:40 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$814

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/21

6:26 pm-3:25 am

2 stops25h 59m

Istanbul

Thu 10/2

4:20 am-7:01 pm

2 stops21h 41m

$961

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/22

2:39 pm-11:55 am

2 stops38h 16m

Istanbul

Thu 5/8

8:05 pm-3:33 pm

2 stops26h 28m

$984

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/22

7:48 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop38h 12m

Istanbul

Thu 5/8

4:35 am-12:59 am

2 stops27h 24m

$998

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 4/28

3:42 pm-3:25 am

2 stops28h 43m

Istanbul

Wed 5/14

4:20 am-9:35 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$1,010

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/23

9:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 5/7

4:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop15h 45m

$1,022

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Sat 4/26

2:27 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops44h 08m

Istanbul

Mon 5/5

8:05 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops49h 45m

$1,062

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/29

6:12 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 13m

Istanbul

Tue 5/20

4:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$1,070

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/23

5:03 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 22m

Istanbul

Wed 5/7

4:20 am-6:40 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$1,080

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 KY to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky 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 April 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

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 April 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Kentucky to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,427 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $629. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport are Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Istanbul, Nashville Intl - Istanbul and Lexington Blue Grass - Istanbul.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kentucky 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 Kentucky to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 5 airlines flying from Kentucky to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Kentucky 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$698Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$770Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$786Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$851Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,135Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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