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Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) to Istanbul (IST) from $618

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LEX — IST
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) to Istanbul (IST). 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 June 7, 2024.

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$924

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$618
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Lexington to Istanbul Airport?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Lexington to Istanbul Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Istanbul Airport.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lexington to Istanbul Airport?

Flights from Lexington to Istanbul Airport lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Lexington to Istanbul Airport in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $869.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LEX to IST?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lexington to Istanbul Airport at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Lexington to Istanbul flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Lexington to Istanbul specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 7/235:11 pmLEX - IST
2 stops16h 24mBritish Airways
Mon 8/58:15 pmIST - LEX
2 stops50h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,217
Wed 7/175:17 pmLEX - IST
2 stops18h 38mBritish Airways
Thu 8/15:10 pmIST - LEX
2 stops30h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,236
Mon 7/2211:00 amLEX - IST
2 stops24h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 8/55:35 pmIST - LEX
2 stops35h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,339
Mon 7/156:05 pmLEX - IST
2 stops42h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/246:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops23h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,341
Tue 7/162:05 pmLEX - IST
2 stops22h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/252:00 pmIST - LEX
2 stops34h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,352
Mon 7/156:05 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 15mLufthansa
Wed 7/246:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops23h 34mLufthansa
Deal found 6/6$1,367
Mon 7/156:05 pmLEX - IST
2 stops44h 15mLufthansa
Wed 7/315:55 pmIST - LEX
2 stops30h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,405
Mon 7/156:05 pmLEX - IST
2 stops42h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/246:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops23h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,416
Thu 6/132:00 pmLEX - IST
2 stops16h 05mLufthansa
Thu 6/276:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops18h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 6/6$1,542

Lexington to Istanbul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Lexington and Istanbul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Istanbul in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 11/612:25 pmLEX - IST
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/277:00 pmIST - LEX
2 stops59h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$800
Wed 10/912:25 pmLEX - IST
2 stops17h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/306:35 amIST - LEX
2 stops36h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$933
Mon 9/161:45 pmLEX - IST
2 stops20h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 9/308:15 pmIST - LEX
2 stops32h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$991
Tue 8/273:52 pmLEX - IST
2 stops25h 33mBritish Airways
Thu 9/195:10 pmIST - LEX
2 stops54h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$996
Tue 8/273:52 pmLEX - IST
2 stops17h 43mBritish Airways
Thu 9/128:25 amIST - LEX
2 stops20h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5$1,016
Wed 11/63:58 pmLEX - IST
2 stops24h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/278:05 amIST - LEX
3 stops21h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,020
Tue 9/101:45 pmLEX - IST
2 stops27h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 9/255:30 pmIST - LEX
2 stops54h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,022
Wed 11/612:25 pmLEX - IST
3 stops21h 55mAir Canada
Wed 11/273:00 pmIST - LEX
3 stops33h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 6/6$1,063
Mon 8/192:12 pmLEX - IST
2 stops15h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/282:00 pmIST - LEX
2 stops38h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,104

Lexington to Istanbul flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Lexington to Istanbul for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Lexington to Istanbul. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Thu 6/132:00 pmLEX - IST
2 stops16h 05mLufthansa
Thu 6/276:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops18h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 6/6$1,542
Thu 6/136:15 amLEX - IST
3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/271:55 pmIST - LEX
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,946
Thu 6/1312:15 pmLEX - IST
2 stops50h 20mEmirates
Wed 6/262:10 amIST - LEX
2 stops27h 34mEmirates
Deal found 6/6$2,593

One-way flights to Istanbul from Lexington

Search for one-way flight options from Lexington to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Lexington to Istanbul, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users can also find round-trip Lexington to Istanbul flights by using the search form above.
Thu 10/1711:00 amLEX - IST
2 stops22h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/6$618
Thu 10/172:11 pmLEX - IST
3 stops30h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$805

Find flights from Lexington to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 11/6

2 stops21h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 11/27

2 stops59h 23m

$800

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 10/9

2 stops17h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 10/30

2 stops36h 08m

$933

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 9/16

2 stops20h 00m

Istanbul

Mon 9/30

2 stops32h 55m

$991

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 8/27

2 stops25h 33m

Istanbul

Thu 9/19

2 stops54h 30m

$996

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 11/6

2 stops24h 42m

Istanbul

Wed 11/27

3 stops21h 31m

$1,020

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 11/6

3 stops21h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 11/27

3 stops33h 58m

$1,063

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 8/19

2 stops15h 53m

Istanbul

Wed 8/28

2 stops38h 06m

$1,104

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 7/15

2 stops20h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 7/24

2 stops23h 34m

$1,367

Lexington Blue GrassIstanbul

LEX - IST

LEXIST

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 8/27

2 stops24h 27m

Istanbul

Wed 9/18

2 stops25h 56m

$1,968

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Lexington to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lexington to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lexington to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul

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Temperature and rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

IST

Temperature

41 - 73.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, 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 June 7, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Lexington to Istanbul, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, United Airlines and British Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
902 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
902 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
902 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,882 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
902 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
902 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
902 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,226 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
902 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) if they book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul. On average, Blue Grass has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 3 airlines. Lexington Blue Grass is conveniently located just 5.6 mi from Lexington’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Lexington to Istanbul Airport for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Lexington to Istanbul Airport for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $800, but on average you can expect to pay $1,179.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Lexington to Istanbul Airport for under $1,600?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Lexington to Istanbul Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,600.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Lexington to Istanbul Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $933 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and American Airlines, starting at $991 and $1,020 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does LEX to IST mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Istanbul Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LEX to IST flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Istanbul that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Lexington to Istanbul flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Lexington to Istanbul with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Lexington to Istanbul flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lexington to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lexington to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Istanbul that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Lexington to Istanbul offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Lexington to Istanbul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Lexington to Istanbul flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Lexington to Istanbul Airport flight deals updated?

    The Lexington to Istanbul Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Lexington to Istanbul Airport?

    When booking a flight from Lexington to Istanbul Airport, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, British Airways or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Istanbul Airport (average of $924). Flying from Lexington to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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 3 airlines flying from Lexington to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Lexington 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$855Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,018Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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