Istanbul

$197+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEL — IST
Jan 13 — Jan 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seoul to Istanbul are usually found in December or January, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Seoul to Istanbul

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 December 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/221:30 pmGMP - IST
1 stop23h 10mChina Southern
Tue 1/63:20 pmIST - GMP
1 stop15h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$381
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:25 pmICN - IST
1 stop19h 45mChina Eastern
Fri 1/21:35 pmIST - ICN
1 stop19h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13$435
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Mon 12/222:20 pmICN - IST
2 stops22h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 1/611:00 amIST - ICN
2 stops20h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/12$439
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/229:25 amICN - IST
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Tue 1/63:20 pmIST - ICN
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$460
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/2712:55 pmICN - IST
1 stop25h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 1/91:35 pmIST - ICN
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13$481
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/284:15 pmICN - IST
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Tue 1/63:20 pmIST - ICN
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 12/13$528
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Thu 12/254:15 pmICN - IST
1 stop20h 55mChina Southern
Tue 1/63:20 pmIST - ICN
1 stop24h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 12/13$579
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/2910:20 pmICN - IST
1 stop22h 05mEmirates
Mon 1/1211:40 pmIST - ICN
1 stop36h 30mEmirates
Deal found 12/13$602
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/1510:20 pmICN - IST
1 stop26h 10mEmirates
Mon 12/2211:40 pmIST - ICN
1 stop36h 30mEmirates
Deal found 12/12$603
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/2210:20 pmICN - IST
1 stop29h 35mEmirates
Tue 1/64:25 pmIST - ICN
1 stop19h 45mEmirates
Deal found 12/13$604
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/272:25 pmGMP - IST
1 stop23h 55mAir China
Wed 1/72:55 pmIST - GMP
1 stop16h 10mAir China
Deal found 12/13$721
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/281:30 pmGMP - IST
2 stops23h 40mChina Southern
Sat 1/103:20 pmIST - GMP
1 stop15h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 12/13$753

Find 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 December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$381
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$197
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$551

Good round-trip deal

$926 or less

Good one-way deal

$701 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seoul (SEL)-Istanbul flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Seoul (SEL)-Istanbul flights.
From Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul
One-way flight from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul.

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 December 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Seoul

Fly to

Istanbul

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Depart

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Price

SeoulIstanbul

GMP - IST

GMPIST

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Fri 1/16

1:30 pm-6:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 1/22

3:20 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$381

SeoulIstanbul

GMP - IST

GMPIST

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Fri 1/16

1:30 pm-6:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 1/24

3:20 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$383

SeoulIstanbul

GMP - IST

GMPIST

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 1/28

1:30 pm-6:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

10:10 am-7:50 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$616

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Mon 1/5

10:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 1/17

11:40 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop36h 30m

$637

SeoulIstanbul

GMP - IST

GMPIST

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Fri 1/16

1:30 pm-6:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Istanbul

Sat 1/24

11:00 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$654

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Tue 12/23

12:20 am-6:40 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 1/10

8:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$683

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Sat 12/27

1:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 1/8

4:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$687

SeoulIstanbul

GMP - IST

GMPIST

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 12/27

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 1/9

2:55 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$721

SeoulIstanbul

GMP - IST

GMPIST

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 12/27

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop23h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 1/7

2:55 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$721

IncheonIstanbul

ICN - IST

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Sun 2/1

12:40 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 2/4

4:50 am-4:55 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$722

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Deals found on 12/12

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Seoul-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Seoul-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 44 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Istanbul Airport (average of $379). Flying from Seoul to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 December 14, 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 48% 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 Friday at noon 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 December 14, 2025.

The most flights from SEL to IST are scheduled on a Friday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Seoul to Istanbul Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Chengdu (TFU) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $379.

What’s the fastest layover option from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 47m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chengdu (TFU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 6h 00m.

How often are flights from Seoul to Istanbul delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Seoul and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Seoul to Istanbul flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 December 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Emirates, and Etihad Airways from Seoul to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.

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.
  • How long is the flight from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Seoul to Istanbul Airport in 21h 40m. Fly via China Southern, Qatar Airways, or Sichuan Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 4921 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $391. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Asiana Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $465 and $486, respectively. China Eastern is 40% 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 Air China ($182), China Eastern ($194), and MIAT Mongolian ($201).

  • 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 (80%), Asiana Airlines (64%), Turkish Airlines (48%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $566. While the most popular route (Incheon Intl - Istanbul) can be booked for $477 on average, our data indicates $1,343 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Istanbul Airport (average of $379). Flying from Seoul to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 6 airlines flying from Seoul to Istanbul

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$391Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$465Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$486Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$545Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Korean AirCheapest$573Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$617Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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