Lexington to Smyrna (LEX–MQY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
CLT Charlotte 5h 31m AA → LF Charlotte (CLT) to Smyrna flights
BNA Nashville ~2h 19m → Nashville (BNA) to Smyrna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lexington to Smyrna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LEX and MQY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore LEX Routes MQY Routes LEX Live Flights MQY Live Flights LEX Delays
All flights from Smyrna (MQY) Smyrna to Lexington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LEX to MQY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
BNA ~2h 19m CLT ~5h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LEX → MQY
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
MQY → LEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Smyrna from Lexington

Nearby airports with service to Smyrna Airport.
Metric LEX→MQY TYS→MQY
Distance from LEX – 157 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 80% –
Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Smyrna flights
Airports within 200 miles of LEX with service to Smyrna Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Smyrna is 1 hour behind Lexington.
LEX: EDT · MQY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lexington, it's 5:00 PM in Smyrna.
Facts

LEX–MQY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lexington to Smyrna route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
Destination: MQY
Full nameSmyrna Airport
IATA / ICAOMQY / KMQY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation543 ft / 166 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LEX to MQY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas.
Smyrna is 1 hour behind Lexington.
Yes, return flights from MQY to LEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).