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$228+ Cheap flights from Seoul (SEL) 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.
SEL — IST
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seoul to Istanbul are usually found in June or February, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Seoul to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seoul (SEL) 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 April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$228
(China Southern)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$633

Good round-trip deal

$796 or less

Good one-way deal

$695 or less
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Cheapest flights from Seoul to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seoul to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 5/186:25 pmICN - IST
1 stop19h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 5/252:00 pmIST - ICN
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/3$399
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 6/172:50 pmICN - IST
1 stop21h 40mSichuan Airlines
Fri 6/273:40 pmIST - ICN
1 stop15h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/1$467
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1712:05 amICN - IST
1 stop18h 20mMIAT Mongolian
Sun 5/252:10 pmIST - ICN
1 stop26h 15mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 4/3$499
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/184:20 pmICN - IST
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/282:00 pmIST - ICN
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$507
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 6/189:25 amICN - IST
1 stop27h 05mChina Southern
Fri 6/274:00 pmIST - ICN
1 stop17h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1$529
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 9/35:45 pmICN - IST
1 stop25h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/132:25 pmIST - ICN
1 stop25h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/2$546
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 stop32h 25mEmirates
Thu 7/36:35 pmIST - ICN
1 stop18h 15mEmirates
Deal found 4/2$550
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 10/2210:20 amICN - IST
Nonstop11h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/282:20 amIST - ICN
Nonstop10h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2$583
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 12/71:30 pmICN - IST
2 stops34h 35mLufthansa
Mon 12/156:30 amIST - ICN
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/2$592
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/176:15 amGMP - IST
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/242:00 pmIST - GMP
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$604
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/181:30 pmGMP - IST
1 stop23h 00mChina Southern
Sat 6/284:00 pmIST - GMP
1 stop14h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1$616
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/2110:25 pmICN - IST
2 stops35h 00mKLM
Wed 6/45:05 pmIST - ICN
1 stop17h 20mKLM
Deal found 4/2$706

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Seoul 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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Istanbul

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Depart

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Price

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Sun 5/18

6:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop19h 35m

Istanbul

Sun 5/25

2:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

$399

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Tue 6/17

2:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

Istanbul

Fri 6/27

3:40 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$467

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Sat 5/17

12:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 5/25

2:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$499

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Wed 6/18

4:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop21h 40m

Istanbul

Sat 6/28

2:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

$507

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Wed 6/18

9:25 am-6:30 am

1 stop27h 05m

Istanbul

Fri 6/27

4:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$529

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Wed 9/3

5:45 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 9/13

2:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$546

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Wed 6/25

10:45 pm-1:10 am

1 stop32h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 7/3

6:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$550

SeoulIstanbul

GMP - IST

GMPIST

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Thu 4/17

6:15 am-8:00 am

2 stops31h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 4/24

2:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$604

SeoulIstanbul

GMP - IST

GMPIST

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 6/18

1:30 pm-6:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Istanbul

Sat 6/28

4:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$616

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/21

10:25 pm-3:25 am

2 stops35h 00m

Istanbul

Wed 6/4

5:05 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$706

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Compare providers for flights from Seoul 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 Seoul to Istanbul in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Seoul-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seoul-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seoul-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seoul-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 Seoul-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 Seoul to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Seoul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Seoul to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seoul to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seoul 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 Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Seoul 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 SEL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Seoul 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 April 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Seoul to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seoul to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seoul to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Seoul to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Seoul 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 April 3, 2025.

The most flights from SEL to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 April 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, ANA and Asiana Airlines from Seoul to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
1,052 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
438 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
3,193 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
1,323 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,052 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

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

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

    Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at $399. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sichuan Airlines and MIAT Mongolian, with the lowest prices starting at $467 and $499, respectively. China Eastern is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Seoul to Istanbul Airport are China Southern ($228), China Eastern ($229), and Sichuan Airlines ($256).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Seoul to Istanbul Airport on time: Turkish Airlines (89%), Korean Air (89%), Asiana Airlines (85%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $402. While the most popular route (Incheon Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for $673 on average our data indicates $1,340 when flying from Seoul to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Seoul 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 Seoul to Istanbul

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Seoul 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 April 3, 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$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Korean AirCheapest$675Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Uzbekistan AirwaysCheapest$734Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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