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Flights from Lexington to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Lexington to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 13h 54m door to door (42 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 54m
LEXISTATL

Lexington to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey13h 54mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Lexington to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LEX Atlanta (ATL) IST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon18:30 LEX19:35 ATL2h 40m connection22:15 ATL15:24 ISTDelta Air Lines + Turkish Airlines
33 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 54m
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LEX Chicago (ORD) IST
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sun14:15 LEX14:26 ORD6h 19m connection20:45 ORD14:49 ISTSkyWest + Turkish Airlines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 34m
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LEX Denver (DEN) IST
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Thu09:30 LEX10:14 DEN10h 16m connection20:30 DEN16:43 ISTUnited Airlines + Turkish Airlines
4 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 24h 13m
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LEX Dallas (DFW) IST
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,935 km5,549 miles
Journey time
13h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
+8hIstanbul vs Lexington
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
LEX → IST, SAW

Flights from Lexington to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lexington to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Denver. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lexington to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,935 km.
Where do you change planes between Lexington and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Lexington and Istanbul?
Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Lexington and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Lexington.

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