What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Istanbul is to bus and fly which costs 19.000 ₺ - 45.000 ₺ and takes 24h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Istanbul is to drive and fly and bus which takes 16h 5m and costs 17.000 ₺ - 70.000 ₺.

How far is it from Lexington to Istanbul?

The distance between Lexington and Istanbul is 8978 km.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 20h 22m to get from Lexington to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 8h ahead of Lexington. It is currently 10:55 AM in Lexington and 6:55 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4442+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lexington to Istanbul - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Istanbul by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Blue Grass Airport to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Istanbul (IST)LEX - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
20h 22m
₺21,215–80,305
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDF
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Istanbul (IST)SDF - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
16h 5m
₺17,742–66,105
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)LEX - SAW
20h 31m
₺20,098–75,106
Bus to Dayton, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Istanbul (IST)DAY - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
23h 10m
₺25,825–84,520
Bus to Covington, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Station
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Istanbul (IST)CVG - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
22h 8m
₺20,176–78,226
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Station
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Istanbul (IST)ATL - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
24h 50m
₺19,079–44,369

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Istanbul (IST) flights

9Weekly Planes

16h 57mAverage Duration

₺21,297Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,977.7 km
Duration: 20h 22m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Istanbul, Turkey?

Delta and Pegasus Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) twice a week.

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