What airlines fly to Istanbul?

Lufthansa, British Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul from Kentucky according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Istanbul on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Istanbul?

On average, it takes 17h 10m to fly from Kentucky to Istanbul if you fly out of Louisville (the most popular airport in Kentucky) and into Istanbul Airport (the most popular airport in Istanbul). If you’re flying out of Lexington and into Istanbul Airport, then the flight time is around 22h 35m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Kentucky to Istanbul?

United Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Kentucky to Istanbul

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul?

Prices for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul?

There are 9 operators available for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to Istanbul?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to Istanbul.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:43 pm - 2:05 am

SDF

IST

25h 22m

2 stops

3:45 am - 10:09 pm

IST

SDF

25h 24m

2 stops

$522Lufthansa

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, May 5

3:45 pm - 5:45 pm

BNA

IST

17h 00m

2 stops

6:30 am - 7:50 pm

IST

BNA

22h 20m

2 stops

$525Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

1:48 pm - 5:45 pm

BNA

IST

18h 57m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 4:15 pm

IST

BNA

30h 35m

1 stop

$527British Airways

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

3:20 pm - 5:45 pm

CVG

IST

18h 25m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 6:55 pm

IST

CVG

32h 15m

1 stop

$527British Airways

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

8:30 am - 10:45 pm

BNA

IST

29h 15m

2 stops

6:30 am - 3:34 pm

IST

BNA

18h 04m

2 stops

$537United Airlines

Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 24

7:52 pm - 12:25 am

SDF

IST

21h 33m

2 stops

1:10 pm - 12:25 am

IST

SDF

18h 15m

2 stops

$545American Airlines

Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 16

2:21 pm - 10:45 pm

TYS

IST

24h 24m

2 stops

6:30 am - 7:29 pm

IST

TYS

20h 59m

2 stops

$547United Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

1:58 pm - 5:30 pm

LEX

IST

19h 32m

2 stops

7:35 am - 11:26 pm

IST

LEX

23h 51m

2 stops

$560American Airlines

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5

3:55 pm - 9:20 pm

BNA

SAW

20h 25m

2 stops

12:55 pm - 4:02 pm

SAW

BNA

36h 07m

2 stops

$599KLM

Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 24

4:16 pm - 5:25 pm

CVG

SAW

17h 09m

2 stops

9:00 am - 8:10 pm

SAW

CVG

18h 10m

2 stops

$600KLM

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10

United Airlines flights from Kentucky to Istanbul

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United Airlines

Feb 8

BNA8:30 amNashville Intl

29h 15m

2 stops

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Feb 24

IST6:30 amIstanbul

18h 04m

2 stops

BNA3:34 pmNashville Intl

$537

United Airlines

Feb 24

TYS2:21 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

24h 24m

2 stops

IST10:45 pmIstanbul

Mar 3

IST6:30 amIstanbul

20h 59m

2 stops

TYS7:29 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

$547

United Airlines

Feb 6

SDF8:29 amLouisville Intl

25h 36m

2 stops

IST6:05 pmIstanbul

Feb 10

IST6:30 amIstanbul

21h 01m

2 stops

SDF7:31 pmLouisville Intl

$562

American Airlines flights from Kentucky to Istanbul

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American Airlines

Apr 8

SDF7:52 pmLouisville Intl

21h 33m

2 stops

IST12:25 amIstanbul

Apr 16

IST1:10 pmIstanbul

18h 15m

2 stops

SDF12:25 amLouisville Intl

$545

American Airlines

Feb 19

BNA2:12 pmNashville Intl

18h 18m

2 stops

IST5:30 pmIstanbul

Feb 26

IST7:35 amIstanbul

20h 36m

2 stops

BNA7:11 pmNashville Intl

$560

American Airlines

Jan 30

CVG11:18 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

22h 07m

2 stops

IST5:25 pmIstanbul

Feb 6

IST8:10 amIstanbul

21h 17m

2 stops

CVG9:27 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$595

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LouisvilleIstanbul

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Louisville Intl

Tue 4/7

5:43 pm-2:05 am

2 stops25h 22m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

3:45 am-10:09 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$522

NashvilleIstanbul

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BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/24

3:45 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 3/3

6:30 am-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$525

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/24

1:48 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops18h 57m

Istanbul

Tue 3/3

6:40 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$527

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - IST

CVGIST

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 2/3

3:20 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 2/10

6:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$527

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - IST

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Sun 2/8

8:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-3:34 pm

2 stops18h 04m

$537

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Wed 4/8

7:52 pm-12:25 am

2 stops21h 33m

Istanbul

Thu 4/16

1:10 pm-12:25 am

2 stops18h 15m

$545

KnoxvilleIstanbul

TYS - IST

TYSIST

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 2/24

2:21 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 24m

Istanbul

Tue 3/3

6:30 am-7:29 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$547

LexingtonIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 2/26

1:58 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops19h 32m

Istanbul

Thu 3/5

7:35 am-11:26 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$560

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA - SAW

BNASAW

Nashville Intl

Sun 2/8

3:55 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 2/24

12:55 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops36h 07m

$599

CincinnatiIstanbul

CVG - SAW

CVGSAW

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 3/2

4:16 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops17h 09m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 3/10

9:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$600

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Kentucky to Istanbul. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $643. If you aren’t able to travel to Istanbul during the month of October, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $666.

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul?
There are 9 operators available for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to Istanbul?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to Istanbul.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Istanbul trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Lufthansa	PriceFrom $605	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,709 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $620	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,144 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $637	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,665 reviews	Search British Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $639	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,110 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $662	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,037 reviews	Search Delta flights

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On average, it takes 17h 10m to fly from Kentucky to Istanbul if you fly out of Louisville (the most popular airport in Kentucky) and into Istanbul Airport (the most popular airport in Istanbul). If you’re flying out of Lexington and into Istanbul Airport, then the flight time is around 22h 35m.

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