How long does it take to fly to Istanbul Airport?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Kentucky you fly out of and what airport in Istanbul Airport you fly into. For example, flying from Lexington to Istanbul Airport takes 15h 56m on average. On the other hand, flying from Louisville to Istanbul Airport takes 21h 10m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Istanbul Airport?

Lufthansa, Delta and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport from Kentucky according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Istanbul Airport. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Istanbul Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

Prices for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of September 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:55 pm - 3:00 pmBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

34h 05m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Stockholm Arlanda Belgrade Nikola Tesla

6:30 pm - 7:45 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

33h 15m3 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Stockholm Arlanda Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

$679Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

5:30 pm - 2:00 pmBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

35h 30m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Stockholm Arlanda Warsaw Frederic Chopin

6:30 pm - 6:45 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

33h 15m3 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Stockholm Arlanda Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

$731Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 14

6:40 pm - 12:50 amBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

21h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

7:40 am - 4:40 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

18h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

$803British Airways

Sun, Dec 13 - Wed, Dec 23

6:40 pm - 5:50 pmBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

14h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

7:40 am - 10:34 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

23h 54m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$806British Airways

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Mar 2

1:49 pm - 6:10 pmBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

19h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 8:05 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

22h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$820Lufthansa

Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Mar 2

12:44 pm - 6:10 pmBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

20h 26m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 6:54 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

21h 24m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$823Lufthansa

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5

8:35 am - 6:10 pmBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

24h 35m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 8:05 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

22h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$833United Airlines

Mon, Jan 4 - Fri, Mar 5

1:49 pm - 6:10 pmBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

19h 21m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 8:05 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

22h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$833United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Fri, Mar 5

8:00 am - 6:10 pmBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

25h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 8:05 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

46h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$837Air Canada

Sun, Jan 3 - Fri, Mar 5

8:00 am - 6:10 pmBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

25h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 1:10 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

39h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl

$837Air Canada

Sun, Jan 3 - Tue, Mar 2

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2:36 pm - 2:50 pmSDF Louisville Intl-IST Istanbul

17h 14m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

8:15 am - 7:33 pmIST Istanbul-SDF Louisville Intl

18h 18m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

$1,029American Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Oct 8

10:05 am - 4:55 pmSDF Louisville Intl-IST Istanbul

23h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:40 am - 8:13 pmIST Istanbul-SDF Louisville Intl

21h 33m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$1,031United Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Oct 8

4:01 pm - 1:05 amSDF Louisville Intl-IST Istanbul

26h 04m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

8:05 pm - 11:27 pmIST Istanbul-SDF Louisville Intl

34h 22m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,047British Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Oct 8

7:03 pm - 11:55 amSDF Louisville Intl-IST Istanbul

33h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

8:05 pm - 11:27 pmIST Istanbul-SDF Louisville Intl

34h 22m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,082Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Oct 8

7:03 pm - 11:55 amSDF Louisville Intl-IST Istanbul

33h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

8:05 pm - 9:35 pmIST Istanbul-SDF Louisville Intl

32h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,090Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Oct 8

6:35 pm - 1:00 pmBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

34h 25m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:55 pm - 8:54 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

38h 59m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,280Air Canada

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

8:30 pm - 12:25 amBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

19h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 2:42 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

27h 52m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,399British Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

10:45 am - 1:00 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-IST Istanbul

19h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

3:45 am - 4:58 pmIST Istanbul-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

20h 13m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,406Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 10

9:00 am - 1:00 pmSDF Louisville Intl-IST Istanbul

21h 00m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:40 am - 8:31 pmIST Istanbul-SDF Louisville Intl

21h 51m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,863Air Canada

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Oct 8

6:34 pm - 2:05 amBNA Nashville Intl-IST Istanbul

23h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:50 pm - 6:47 pmIST Istanbul-BNA Nashville Intl

32h 57m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$20,976Lufthansa

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 8

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Lufthansa flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport

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Lufthansa

Jan 6

BNA1:49 pmNashville Intl

19h 21m

2 stops

IST6:10 pmIstanbul

Mar 2

IST6:30 amIstanbul

22h 35m

2 stops

BNA8:05 pmNashville Intl

$820

Lufthansa

Feb 1

BNA12:44 pmNashville Intl

20h 26m

2 stops

IST6:10 pmIstanbul

Feb 5

IST6:30 amIstanbul

21h 24m

2 stops

BNA6:54 pmNashville Intl

$823

Lufthansa

Oct 7

SDF10:00 amLouisville Intl

33h 05m

2 stops

IST2:05 amIstanbul

Nov 10

IST7:05 pmIstanbul

32h 25m

2 stops

SDF7:30 pmLouisville Intl

$842

United Airlines flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport

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United Airlines

Jan 4

BNA8:35 amNashville Intl

24h 35m

2 stops

IST6:10 pmIstanbul

Mar 5

IST6:30 amIstanbul

22h 35m

2 stops

BNA8:05 pmNashville Intl

$833

United Airlines

Feb 3

SDF8:55 amLouisville Intl

25h 15m

2 stops

IST6:10 pmIstanbul

Feb 5

IST6:30 amIstanbul

24h 49m

2 stops

SDF11:19 pmLouisville Intl

$835

United Airlines

Jan 4

BNA8:35 amNashville Intl

24h 35m

2 stops

IST6:10 pmIstanbul

Mar 4

IST6:30 amIstanbul

18h 24m

2 stops

BNA3:54 pmNashville Intl

$836

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Mon 10/19

8:55 pm-3:00 pm

3 stops34h 05m

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Mon 10/26

6:30 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops33h 15m

$679

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BNA Nashville Intl - IST Istanbul

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Mon 11/9

5:30 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops35h 30m

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Sat 11/14

6:30 pm-6:45 pm

3 stops33h 15m

$731

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA Nashville Intl - IST Istanbul

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Sun 12/13

6:40 pm-12:50 am

1 stop21h 10m

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7:40 am-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$803

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BNA Nashville Intl - IST Istanbul

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Tue 1/5

6:40 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 10m

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Tue 3/2

7:40 am-10:34 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$806

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA Nashville Intl - IST Istanbul

BNAIST

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Wed 1/6

1:49 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops19h 21m

Istanbul

Tue 3/2

6:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$820

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA Nashville Intl - IST Istanbul

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Mon 2/1

12:44 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops20h 26m

Istanbul

Fri 2/5

6:30 am-6:54 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$823

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA Nashville Intl - IST Istanbul

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/4

8:35 am-6:10 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 3/5

6:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$833

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA Nashville Intl - IST Istanbul

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/6

1:49 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops19h 21m

Istanbul

Fri 3/5

6:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$833

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA Nashville Intl - IST Istanbul

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/3

8:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Istanbul

Fri 3/5

6:30 am-8:05 pm

2 stops46h 35m

$837

NashvilleIstanbul

BNA Nashville Intl - IST Istanbul

BNAIST

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/3

8:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 3/2

6:30 am-1:10 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$837

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $577. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Kentucky, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $660.

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Best Price Found	$315
Fastest flight time	13h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Kentucky in the past 72 hours is $315. The best round-trip flight deal from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $679.

The fastest flight from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport takes 13h 00m

There are no direct flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport?
Prices for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Istanbul Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Kentucky to Istanbul Airport

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British Airways	PriceFrom $558	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,205 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $605	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,223 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $620	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,171 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $662	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,573 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $963	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,569 reviews	Search KLM flights

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