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$228+ Cheap flights from Incheon Intl (ICN) to Istanbul (IST)

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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ICN — IST
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Incheon Intl (ICN) 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$403
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$228
(China Southern)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$628

Good round-trip deal

$794 or less

Good one-way deal

$695 or less
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Cheapest flights from Incheon Intl to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Incheon Intl to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/112:30 pmICN - IST
1 stop23h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 5/182:00 pmIST - ICN
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/27$403
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/129:25 amICN - IST
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Wed 5/214:00 pmIST - ICN
1 stop23h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 3/27$409
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/102:50 pmICN - IST
1 stop21h 40mSichuan Airlines
Fri 5/163:40 pmIST - ICN
1 stop15h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$468
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:05 amICN - IST
1 stop18h 20mMIAT Mongolian
Sun 5/182:10 pmIST - ICN
1 stop26h 15mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 3/27$482
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2812:55 pmICN - IST
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/122:00 pmIST - ICN
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$510
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/271:35 amICN - IST
1 stop17h 35mEtihad Airways
Sat 7/122:25 pmIST - ICN
1 stop25h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$536
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2510:45 pmICN - IST
1 stop24h 40mEmirates
Thu 7/34:25 pmIST - ICN
1 stop20h 25mEmirates
Deal found 3/27$551
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/81:20 amICN - IST
1 stop16h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 10/148:05 pmIST - ICN
2 stops29h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/28$608
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/28:30 amICN - IST
2 stops37h 50mKLM
Mon 4/75:05 pmIST - ICN
1 stop17h 20mKLM
Deal found 3/27$685
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/281:30 pmICN - IST
2 stops34h 35mLufthansa
Sun 11/306:30 amIST - ICN
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$712
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:10 amICN - IST
Nonstop12h 05mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/22:20 amIST - ICN
Nonstop10h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/28$755

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Incheon Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Sun 5/11

2:30 pm-8:00 am

1 stop23h 30m

Istanbul

Sun 5/18

2:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

$403

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Mon 5/12

9:25 am-6:30 am

1 stop27h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 5/21

4:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$409

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/10

2:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 5/16

3:40 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$468

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/10

12:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 5/18

2:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$482

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Sat 6/28

12:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop25h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 7/12

2:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$510

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Fri 6/27

1:35 am-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 7/12

2:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$536

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/7

10:45 pm-1:10 am

1 stop32h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 6/16

2:10 am-6:50 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$550

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/24

11:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 5/29

1:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop14h 45m

$651

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Fri 5/23

10:25 pm-3:25 am

2 stops35h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 6/5

5:05 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$757

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Thu 7/31

10:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop30h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 8/12

9:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop29h 00m

$760

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Incheon Intl to Istanbul in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Incheon Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Incheon Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Incheon Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Incheon Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Incheon Intl Airport-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport trip
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Turkish Airlines

Business Class features fully reclining seats with direct aisle access and Ferragamo travel sets.


Economy passengers receive a travel set with sleep mask, ear plugs, and toiletries on flights over five hours.

Read more about Turkish Airlinesby Jessica Macdonald
Korean Air

Enjoy lie-flat seats in Prestige class with a 75” pitch on Boeing 787, 777, and 747 models.


Economy class offers 33”-34” seat pitch, more spacious than many competitors like Delta’s 30”-31”.

Read more about Korean Airby Yulia Denisyuk
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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Best time to book a flight from Incheon Intl to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Incheon Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Incheon Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Incheon Intl to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

When flying from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 48% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Incheon Intl to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

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

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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Emirates from Seoul to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.
China Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

ICN - JFK

A great airline with very attentive flight crew. Comfortable seats with more legroom than some other carriers. Good was relatively good and is included in many flights! Highly recommend.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at $403. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Sichuan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $409 and $468, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $228 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $230 and Sichuan Airlines from $277 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport are Korean Air (85%), Turkish Airlines (83%) and Asiana Airlines (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport is $469. On average you can expect to pay $1,296. The most popular route, (Incheon Intl - Istanbul), can usually be booked for $803.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Incheon Intl to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Incheon Intl 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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Incheon Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 9 airlines flying from Incheon Intl to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Incheon Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$363Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
MIAT MongolianCheapest$492Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$523Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$539Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$549Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$594Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$617Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Korean AirCheapest$675Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Uzbekistan AirwaysCheapest$734Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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