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

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175 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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 8 hubs
MEM Memphis ~3h 6m VTM → Memphis (MEM) to Lexington flights
BNA Nashville ~3h 19m → Nashville (BNA) to Lexington flights
CLT Charlotte ~4h 9m LF → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lexington flights
DCA Washington ~4h 29m → DL Washington (DCA) to Lexington flights
ORD Chicago ~5h LF → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Lexington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 56m → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Lexington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~6h 9m LF → AAAYQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lexington flights
DEN Denver ~7h 58m LF → UA Denver (DEN) to Lexington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Smyrna to Lexington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
175 mi 0h 39m nonstop +1h ahead

MQY–LEX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MQY to LEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MEM ~3h 6m BNA ~3h 19m CLT ~4h 9m DCA ~4h 29m ORD ~5h 0m
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
MQY → LEX
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
LEX → MQY
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LEX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lexington from Smyrna

Nearby airports with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Metric MQY→LEX BNA→LEX TYS→LEX
Distance from MQY – 12 mi 142 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 39m 1h 35m 0h 42m
Nashville (BNA) to Lexington flights · Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Lexington flights
Airports within 200 miles of MQY with service to Blue Grass Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Smyrna, it's 7:00 PM in Lexington.
Distance & Flight Time
175 mi / 282 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 39m gate to gate.
Facts

MQY–LEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Smyrna to Lexington route.
Route details
Distance175 mi / 282 km
Flight time0h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MQY
Full nameSmyrna Airport
IATA / ICAOMQY / KMQY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation543 ft / 166 m
Destination: LEX
Full nameBlue Grass Airport
IATA / ICAOLEX / KLEX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.6M
Elevation979 ft / 298 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MQY to LEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Smyrna Airport to Blue Grass Airport take about 0h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 175 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Smyrna.
Nearby alternatives include BNA and 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.

Flights from MQY to LEX

Smyrna Airport (MQY) and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MQY to LEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MQY to LEX is about 0 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 175 miles (282 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).