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$670+ 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 August, 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 January 30, 2025.

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$670
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Average price

$1,181
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 January 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 3/37:11 pmSDF - IST
2 stops20h 54mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/137:35 amIST - SDF
2 stops18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$670
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/167:19 pmSDF - IST
2 stops22h 36mBritish Airways
Sun 3/236:25 pmIST - SDF
2 stops57h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/29$728
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Fri 2/2811:09 amSDF - SAW
2 stops19h 41mBritish Airways
Fri 3/77:30 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops31h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/30$765
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/2812:11 pmSDF - SAW
3 stops18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/77:30 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops34h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$771
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 4/26:00 pmSDF - IST
2 stops26h 25mDelta
Sat 5/244:20 amIST - SDF
2 stops26h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/30$958
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Wed 2/122:30 pmSDF - IST
2 stops19h 35mLufthansa
Fri 2/286:50 amIST - SDF
2 stops23h 36mLufthansa
Deal found 1/30$961
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/165:00 pmSDF - IST
2 stops31h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 3/238:10 pmIST - SDF
2 stops31h 47mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/29$1,024
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Wed 4/304:45 pmSDF - SAW
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 5/38:05 pmSAW - SDF
2 stops30h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,062
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/311:21 amSDF - IST
3 stops22h 59mAir Canada
Thu 3/133:00 pmIST - SDF
3 stops29h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 1/30$1,142
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Wed 4/210:46 amSDF - IST
2 stops42h 59mRoyal Jordanian
Fri 5/232:05 amIST - SDF
2 stops25h 59mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 1/30$1,446
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 2/22:30 pmSDF - IST
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/46:50 amIST - SDF
3 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,801
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/310:05 amSDF - IST
2 stops44h 20mEmirates
Wed 3/121:50 amIST - SDF
2 stops27h 41mEmirates
Deal found 1/30$2,036

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 January 30, 2025.

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SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/3

7:11 pm-12:05 am

2 stops20h 54m

Istanbul

Thu 3/13

7:35 am-6:45 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$670

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sun 3/16

7:19 pm-12:55 am

2 stops22h 36m

Istanbul

Sun 3/23

6:25 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops57h 32m

$728

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Fri 2/28

11:09 am-2:50 pm

2 stops19h 41m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 3/7

7:30 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$765

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Fri 2/28

12:11 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops18h 39m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 3/7

7:30 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$771

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/2

6:00 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 5/24

4:20 am-11:56 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$958

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 2/12

2:30 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 2/28

6:50 am-10:26 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$961

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Sun 3/16

5:00 pm-7:05 am

2 stops31h 05m

Istanbul

Sun 3/23

8:10 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops31h 47m

$1,024

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/30

4:45 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 5/3

8:05 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,062

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 3/3

11:21 am-6:20 pm

3 stops22h 59m

Istanbul

Thu 3/13

3:00 pm-1:31 pm

3 stops29h 31m

$1,142

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/2

10:46 am-12:45 pm

2 stops42h 59m

Istanbul

Fri 5/23

2:05 am-9:04 pm

2 stops25h 59m

$1,446

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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 January 24, 2025.

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 January 30, 2025.

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 January 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and Qatar Airways from Louisville to Istanbul have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
8,454 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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
7.5
Good
3,718 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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 Canada
7.0
Good
8,640 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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 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?

    American Airlines, at $670, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Istanbul.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 44% 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$698Average$1,140FlexibilityNo 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$1,129Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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