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$432+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Istanbul

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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kentucky (USKY) 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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$613
(Delta)

One-way from

$498
(Gurufare)
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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 December 22, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 12/3010:23 amCVG - IST
2 stops33h 47mDelta
Mon 3/35:55 pmIST - CVG
2 stops30h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/20$985
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/304:00 pmCVG - IST
2 stops18h 05mAir Canada
Mon 3/33:00 pmIST - CVG
3 stops30h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 12/20$1,066
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 12/305:01 amCVG - IST
1 stop28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/38:50 pmIST - CVG
2 stops40h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,193
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/308:29 amCVG - SAW
2 stops37h 41mQatar Airways
Mon 3/31:40 pmSAW - CVG
2 stops37h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/20$1,277
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 12/309:35 pmCVG - IST
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 3/38:15 amIST - CVG
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/20$1,372
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:45 pmBNA - IST
1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 1/86:40 pmIST - BNA
1 stop30h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,374
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:00 amBNA - IST
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/21:45 pmIST - BNA
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,662
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/224:00 pmCVG - IST
2 stops44h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/296:30 amIST - CVG
2 stops36h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,705
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2310:19 amBNA - SAW
2 stops19h 31mBritish Airways
Wed 1/83:50 pmSAW - BNA
2 stops31h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,989
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/267:02 pmSDF - IST
2 stops34h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/316:50 amIST - SDF
2 stops22h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,990
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/214:45 pmBNA - IST
2 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Sat 12/286:50 amIST - BNA
2 stops35h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 12/21$2,022
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/309:35 pmCVG - SAW
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/31:40 pmSAW - CVG
2 stops38h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$2,273

Find flights from Kentucky to Istanbul within your budget

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 December 22, 2024.

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CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - SAW

CVGSAW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/21

4:40 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 2/4

8:50 am-9:22 pm

2 stops20h 32m

$616

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/21

5:59 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops14h 56m

Istanbul

Tue 2/4

5:10 am-5:16 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$617

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/3

6:20 pm-4:10 am

2 stops25h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 3/13

5:10 am-6:04 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$623

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 2/4

5:51 pm-4:10 am

2 stops26h 19m

Istanbul

Tue 2/11

5:10 am-5:06 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$623

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/19

10:20 am-4:10 am

2 stops33h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 3/27

5:10 am-10:39 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$624

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/21

6:00 pm-4:10 am

2 stops26h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 2/4

5:10 am-8:03 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$624

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 1/19

1:11 pm-4:10 am

2 stops30h 59m

Istanbul

Mon 2/3

5:55 pm-8:44 pm

2 stops34h 49m

$625

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 3/26

12:55 pm-4:10 am

2 stops32h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 4/2

4:20 am-9:46 pm

2 stops24h 26m

$634

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - SAW

BNASAW

Nashville Intl

Wed 3/12

2:34 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops16h 11m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 3/19

3:50 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$656

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - SAW

CVGSAW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/21

11:13 am-2:45 pm

2 stops19h 32m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 2/4

3:50 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop36h 00m

$656

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Kentucky with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kentucky to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul 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 December 22, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kentucky to Istanbul 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 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 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, 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 December 22, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Kentucky to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Qatar Airways, KLM and Lufthansa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

KLM
7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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 one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $498 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from $508 and Air Canada from $514 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Kentucky to Istanbul consider Nashville Intl - Istanbul, Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - Istanbul or Nashville Intl - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen as they are the most popular.

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Kentucky to Istanbul 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$777Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$786Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$830Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$851Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,116Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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