Cheap flights from Louisville to Istanbul from $573

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1:50 pm - 6:05 pmSDF-IST
20h 15m2 stops
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6:30 am - 7:31 pmIST-SDF
21h 01m2 stops
$573Lufthansa
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Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
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2:05 pm - 6:05 pmSDF-IST
20h 00m2 stops
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6:30 am - 7:43 pmIST-SDF
21h 13m2 stops
$575Lufthansa
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Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
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2:59 pm - 3:40 amSDF-IST
29h 41m2 stops
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4:30 am - 11:59 pmIST-SDF
26h 29m2 stops
$615Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, May 5
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:55 pmSDF-IST
22h 40m2 stops
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5:50 am - 10:26 pmIST-SDF
23h 36m2 stops
$624United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 23
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9:00 am - 12:55 pmSDF-IST
20h 55m2 stops
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1:50 pm - 2:46 pmIST-SDF
31h 56m2 stops
$628United Airlines
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Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:55 pmSDF-IST
22h 40m2 stops
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1:50 pm - 8:21 pmIST-SDF
37h 31m2 stops
$629United Airlines
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Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 24
KLM Logo
3:39 pm - 5:25 pmSDF-SAW
17h 46m2 stops
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9:00 am - 9:15 pmSAW-SDF
20h 15m2 stops
$734KLM
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Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
KLM Logo
10:10 am - 9:20 pmSDF-SAW
27h 10m2 stops
KLM Logo
12:55 pm - 11:06 pmSAW-SDF
42h 11m2 stops
$790KLM
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Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
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6:31 pm - 12:10 pmSDF-SAW
34h 39m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 5:30 pmSAW-SDF
34h 55m2 stops
$1,674Qatar Airways
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Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, May 5
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2:35 pm - 12:10 pmSDF-SAW
38h 35m2 stops
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1:35 pm - 5:49 pmSAW-SDF
35h 14m2 stops
$1,859Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines flights from Louisville to Istanbul

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Scandinavian Airlines
Apr 7
SDF2:59 pmLouisville Intl
29h 41m
2 stops
IST3:40 amIstanbul
May 5
IST4:30 amIstanbul
26h 29m
2 stops
SDF11:59 pmLouisville Intl
Scandinavian Airlines
Apr 14
SDF2:59 pmLouisville Intl
29h 41m
2 stops
IST3:40 amIstanbul
Apr 18
IST4:30 amIstanbul
26h 29m
2 stops
SDF11:59 pmLouisville Intl
Scandinavian Airlines
Apr 16
SDF2:59 pmLouisville Intl
29h 41m
2 stops
IST3:40 amIstanbul
Apr 21
IST4:30 amIstanbul
26h 29m
2 stops
SDF11:59 pmLouisville Intl

United Airlines flights from Louisville to Istanbul

Our best United Airlines deals on Louisville to Istanbul flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 14
SDF7:15 amLouisville Intl
22h 40m
2 stops
IST12:55 pmIstanbul
Apr 23
IST5:50 amIstanbul
23h 36m
2 stops
SDF10:26 pmLouisville Intl
United Airlines
Apr 13
SDF9:00 amLouisville Intl
20h 55m
2 stops
IST12:55 pmIstanbul
Apr 21
IST1:50 pmIstanbul
31h 56m
2 stops
SDF2:46 pmLouisville Intl
United Airlines
Apr 13
SDF7:15 amLouisville Intl
22h 40m
2 stops
IST12:55 pmIstanbul
Apr 24
IST1:50 pmIstanbul
37h 31m
2 stops
SDF8:21 pmLouisville Intl

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LouisvilleIstanbul

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Louisville Intl

Fri 1/23

1:50 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-7:31 pm

2 stops21h 01m

$573

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Fri 1/23

2:05 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-7:43 pm

2 stops21h 13m

$575

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/7

2:59 pm-3:40 am

2 stops29h 41m

Istanbul

Tue 5/5

4:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$615

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/14

7:15 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Istanbul

Thu 4/23

5:50 am-10:26 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$624

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 4/13

9:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 4/21

1:50 pm-2:46 pm

2 stops31h 56m

$628

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - IST

SDFIST

Louisville Intl

Mon 4/13

7:15 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 4/24

1:50 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops37h 31m

$629

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Wed 2/18

3:39 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops17h 46m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$734

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Fri 1/23

10:10 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 1/27

12:55 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops42h 11m

$790

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/7

6:31 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 39m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/5

1:35 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,674

LouisvilleIstanbul

SDF - SAW

SDFSAW

Louisville Intl

Tue 4/7

2:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 5/5

1:35 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$1,859

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Louisville and Istanbul?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville 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 November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $690.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

The cheapest day to depart from Louisville to Istanbul is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $971. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Istanbul on Thursday is $1,302.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Istanbul is in the afternoon. Flights from Louisville to Istanbul during this time can be as low as $1,073. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,303 on average. Flights to Istanbul from Louisville at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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There are no direct flights from Louisville to Istanbul. There are no popular flight routes from Louisville to Istanbul.
  • How far is Louisville Intl to Istanbul by plane?

    Louisville Intl and Istanbul are 5584.1 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 16h 55m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Louisville Intl Airport to Istanbul?

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

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Louisville Intl Airport to Istanbul?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Louisville Intl Airport to Istanbul.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Istanbul 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. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $639Free CancellationRating
7.2
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6.7
7,534 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $693Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,579 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $732Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,002 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $763Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,027 reviews
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