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$388+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) 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 11/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — IST
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul are usually found in January or February, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) 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 November 21, 2024.

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AranGrant
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AranGrant
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$779
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$388
(Mytrip)
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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:05 amSEA - IST
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/108:40 amIST - SEA
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$779
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/281:35 pmSEA - IST
1 stop27h 35mDelta
Mon 1/135:10 amIST - SEA
2 stops25h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/20$783
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:05 amSEA - IST
2 stops25h 00mAir Canada
Tue 1/148:00 amIST - SEA
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$910
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/307:00 amSEA - IST
2 stops24h 05mLufthansa
Sat 1/116:50 amIST - SEA
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 11/20$973
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/27:00 pmSEA - IST
Nonstop12h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/93:20 pmIST - SEA
Nonstop12h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/19$975
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2811:15 pmSEA - IST
2 stops36h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1310:30 amIST - SEA
2 stops60h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,083
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/241:35 pmSEA - IST
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 1/147:35 amIST - SEA
1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,176
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/14:05 pmSEA - IST
1 stop28h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 12/68:10 pmIST - SEA
1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,194
This Icelandair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/12:35 pmSEA - IST
2 stops18h 45mIcelandair
Fri 12/68:55 amIST - SEA
2 stops19h 05mIcelandair
Deal found 11/20$1,198

Find flights from Seattle to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 12/30

6:05 am-6:05 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Istanbul

Fri 1/10

8:40 am-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$779

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 1/19

9:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 2/19

6:50 am-12:55 am

3 stops29h 05m

$780

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 12/28

1:35 pm-4:10 am

1 stop27h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 1/13

5:10 am-8:01 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$783

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 2/16

3:10 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 3/30

2:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$790

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/30

10:35 am-5:00 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 4/6

6:10 am-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$855

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/29

4:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop33h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 4/3

8:05 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$937

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 1/18

7:00 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop12h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 1/23

3:20 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

$943

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/3

2:35 pm-12:05 am

3 stops22h 30m

$395

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/14

10:35 am-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$626

SeattleIstanbul

SEA - IST

SEAIST

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 1/14

7:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$630

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Compare providers for flights from Seattle to Istanbul

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 Seattle to Istanbul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Seattle-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Seattle-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Seattle to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport (average of $897). Flying from Seattle to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 SEA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle 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 November 21, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Seattle to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

The most flights from SEA to IST are scheduled on a Tuesday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines from Seattle to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,829 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seattle to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Seattle, you will be flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is located 11.4 mi from the center of Seattle. There is 1 flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Istanbul per day from 9 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $780, United Airlines will fly you from Seattle to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $783 and $793, respectively. You may be able to fly from Seattle to Istanbul Airport for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $626. Users have also found prices from $630 and $646 on Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $1,899, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $565. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Istanbul), is priced around $665.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle 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 Seattle to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Istanbul Airport (average of $897). Flying from Seattle to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). 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 Seattle to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Seattle 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$661Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$661Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$669Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$710Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$793Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IcelandairCheapest$830Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$860Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$901Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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