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$204+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEL — IST
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Seoul to Istanbul are usually found in February or March, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$410
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$204
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$512

Good round-trip deal

$731 or less

Good one-way deal

$679 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 January 21, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/44:20 pmICN - IST
1 stop21h 50mChina Eastern
Tue 3/181:35 pmIST - ICN
1 stop16h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/21$410
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/132:30 pmICN - IST
1 stop22h 20mSichuan Airlines
Mon 2/173:30 pmIST - ICN
1 stop16h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/21$418
This MIAT Mongolian deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 MIAT Mongolian is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2812:05 amICN - IST
1 stop18h 20mMIAT Mongolian
Thu 6/262:10 pmIST - ICN
1 stop28h 30mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 1/21$468
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2412:20 amICN - IST
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 3/67:35 amIST - ICN
1 stop21h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/21$527
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/252:30 pmICN - IST
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/612:00 pmIST - ICN
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$531
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/44:15 pmICN - IST
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Thu 2/133:50 pmIST - ICN
1 stop24h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$538
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/412:20 amICN - IST
1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 3/1810:35 amIST - ICN
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$541
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1011:40 pmICN - IST
1 stop28h 15mEmirates
Fri 2/148:05 pmIST - ICN
1 stop14h 45mEmirates
Deal found 1/21$561
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/281:00 pmGMP - IST
1 stop23h 10mChina Southern
Thu 6/264:00 pmIST - GMP
1 stop14h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$600
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/59:35 amICN - IST
Nonstop12h 05mAsiana Airlines
Wed 3/125:20 pmIST - ICN
Nonstop10h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/21$605
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/510:45 amICN - IST
Nonstop12h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/122:20 amIST - ICN
Nonstop10h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$615
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/51:55 pmICN - IST
Nonstop12h 20mKorean Air
Mon 2/179:45 pmIST - ICN
Nonstop10h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 1/21$625

Find flights from Seoul to Istanbul within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Tue 3/4

4:20 pm-8:10 am

1 stop21h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 3/18

1:35 pm-11:55 am

1 stop16h 20m

$410

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Thu 2/13

2:30 pm-6:50 am

1 stop22h 20m

Istanbul

Mon 2/17

3:30 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$418

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Wed 5/28

12:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 6/26

2:10 pm-12:40 am

1 stop28h 30m

$468

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/24

12:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Istanbul

Thu 3/6

7:35 am-11:15 am

1 stop21h 40m

$527

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Tue 2/25

2:30 pm-6:50 am

1 stop22h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 3/6

12:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$531

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Tue 2/4

4:15 pm-7:10 am

1 stop20h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 2/13

3:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$538

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Tue 3/4

12:20 am-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 3/18

10:35 am-5:15 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$541

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Mon 2/10

11:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 2/14

8:05 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$561

SeoulIstanbul

GMP - IST

GMPIST

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 5/28

1:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 6/26

4:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$600

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Wed 3/5

9:35 am-3:40 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 3/12

5:20 pm-9:35 am

Nonstop10h 15m

$605

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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 January.
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.
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Travel insights for flights from Seoul to Istanbul

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

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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 63 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 January 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Seoul to Istanbul Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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. Wednesday mornings 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from SEL to IST are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern, Etihad Airways and China Southern 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
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,341 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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 $410. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Sichuan Airlines and MIAT Mongolian, with the lowest prices starting at $418 and $468, respectively. China Eastern is 25% 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 Sichuan Airlines ($204), China Eastern ($215), and MIAT Mongolian ($292).

  • 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: Korean Air (89%), Turkish Airlines (65%), Asiana Airlines (65%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $540. While the most popular route (Incheon Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for $553 on average our data indicates $851 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 10 airlines flying from Seoul to Istanbul

Discover the top 10 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$343Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$351Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
MIAT MongolianCheapest$492Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$539Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$549Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$581Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$594Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$668Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Korean AirCheapest$729Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Uzbekistan AirwaysCheapest$733Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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