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$623+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) to Istanbul

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The best prices from Louisville Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday 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 December 22, 2024.

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$623
(Delta)

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November

Average price

$1,190
From Louisville Intl to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

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 oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2611:16 amSDF - SAW
2 stops34h 54mQatar Airways
Tue 12/311:40 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops38h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,329
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.
Tue 12/247:00 amSDF - IST
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/510:30 amIST - SDF
2 stops43h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,645
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2411:16 amSDF - SAW
2 stops43h 29mBritish Airways
Mon 1/63:55 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops37h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$2,901
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/231:58 pmSDF - IST
2 stops30h 12mDelta
Sat 1/45:10 amIST - SDF
2 stops22h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/21$3,383
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/238:34 amSDF - SAW
3 stops26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/58:50 amSAW - SDF
3 stops34h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$3,548
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Tue 12/248:34 amSDF - IST
2 stops49h 31mANA
Sun 1/52:35 amIST - SDF
2 stops50h 02mANA
Deal found 12/21$16,478

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

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LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/2

1:19 pm-3:25 am

2 stops31h 06m

Istanbul

Sat 5/24

4:20 am-3:41 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$848

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/3

11:09 am-2:50 pm

2 stops19h 41m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 3/10

3:55 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops36h 03m

$894

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/8

6:23 pm-12:30 am

2 stops22h 07m

Istanbul

Tue 1/14

7:35 am-8:06 pm

2 stops20h 31m

$1,019

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 1/27

2:00 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 1/31

6:50 am-10:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,067

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Wed 1/8

12:19 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops18h 26m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 1/14

3:50 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$1,110

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sun 1/26

2:00 pm-6:20 pm

3 stops20h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 1/31

9:05 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops33h 25m

$1,150

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Sun 5/18

6:02 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops41h 33m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 5/30

8:05 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops28h 27m

$1,691

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/3

7:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops51h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 3/9

1:50 am-7:52 pm

2 stops49h 02m

$1,964

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sun 5/18

1:55 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 5/30

6:55 am-7:55 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$2,976

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Wed 2/19

6:20 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops15h 05m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sun 3/2

8:50 am-9:40 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$4,993

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Deals found on 12/21

Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Louisville to Istanbul

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

How far ahead should I 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 December 13, 2024.

Booking 89 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Istanbul (average of $923). Flying from Louisville 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 SDF to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Louisville to Istanbul in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,413 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville 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 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.

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

    Delta, at $623, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Lufthansa. Users have found that Delta is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Louisville 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$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$851Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,116Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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