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$275+ Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (SEL)

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IST — SEL
janv. 26 — févr. 21
dim. 1/26
dim. 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Istanbul to Seoul are usually found in January or December, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Seoul (SEL). 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 janvier 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$524
(China Southern)

One-way from

$275
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$509

Good round-trip deal

$886 or less

Good one-way deal

$852 or less
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Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Seoul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Istanbul to Seoul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 21, 2025.

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.
mar. 2/253:50 pmIST - ICN
1 stop24h 25mChina Southern
mar. 3/119:40 amICN - IST
1 stop27h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$524
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 2/263:30 pmIST - ICN
1 stop16h 00mSichuan Airlines
mar. 3/112:30 pmICN - IST
1 stop22h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/21$544
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 2/263:30 pmIST - ICN
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 3/134:20 pmICN - IST
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$549
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.
jeu. 5/222:10 pmIST - ICN
1 stop26h 15mMIAT Mongolian
sam. 6/72:20 pmICN - IST
1 stop28h 05mMIAT Mongolian
Deal found 1/21$558
This Asiana Airlines 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 4/175:40 pmIST - ICN
Nonstop9h 40mAsiana Airlines
jeu. 4/2410:25 amICN - IST
Nonstop11h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/21$714
This Etihad Airways 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/272:25 pmIST - ICN
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
lun. 3/1012:20 amICN - IST
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/21$754
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/319:55 pmIST - ICN
2 stops50h 40mAir Astana
dim. 4/67:35 amICN - IST
2 stops43h 20mAir Astana
Deal found 1/21$757
This Uzbekistan Airways 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 Uzbekistan Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 8/112:30 pmIST - ICN
1 stop14h 10mUzbekistan Airways
dim. 8/178:15 amICN - IST
1 stop26h 15mUzbekistan Airways
Deal found 1/21$764
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.
mar. 2/251:35 pmIST - ICN
1 stop19h 50mChina Eastern
mar. 3/113:40 pmICN - IST
2 stops22h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/21$772
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/221:45 pmIST - ICN
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
mar. 5/61:20 amICN - IST
1 stop16h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$795
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.
mer. 4/27:00 amIST - ICN
1 stop17h 25mLOT
mer. 4/98:15 amICN - IST
2 stops21h 35mLOT
Deal found 1/21$814
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 2/267:00 pmIST - ICN
1 stop33h 50mLufthansa
lun. 3/101:30 pmICN - IST
2 stops34h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$818

Find flights from Istanbul to Seoul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Istanbul to Seoul 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 janvier 21, 2025.

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IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

mar. 2/25

3:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Incheon Intl

mer. 3/12

9:25 am-6:40 am

1 stop27h 15m

$524

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

mer. 2/26

3:30 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Incheon Intl

mar. 3/11

2:30 pm-6:50 am

1 stop22h 20m

$544

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

mer. 2/26

3:30 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Incheon Intl

jeu. 3/13

4:20 pm-8:10 am

1 stop21h 50m

$549

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

jeu. 5/22

2:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Incheon Intl

sam. 6/7

2:20 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$558

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

jeu. 4/17

5:40 pm-9:20 am

Nonstop9h 40m

Incheon Intl

jeu. 4/24

10:25 am-4:10 pm

Nonstop11h 45m

$714

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

jeu. 2/27

2:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Incheon Intl

lun. 3/10

12:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$754

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

lun. 3/31

9:55 pm-6:35 am

2 stops50h 40m

Incheon Intl

dim. 4/6

7:35 am-8:55 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$757

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

mar. 2/25

1:35 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Incheon Intl

mar. 3/11

3:40 pm-8:10 am

2 stops22h 30m

$772

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

mar. 4/22

1:45 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Incheon Intl

mar. 5/6

1:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop16h 25m

$795

IstanbulIncheon

IST - ICN

ISTICN

Istanbul

jeu. 2/20

9:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop29h 00m

Incheon Intl

mer. 8/27

10:10 am-4:30 am

1 stop24h 20m

$799

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Seoul. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Seoul. 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 Istanbul Airport to Seoul?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul (average of $1,086). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,722). 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 IST to SEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Seoul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janvier 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Istanbul Airport to Seoul in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Seoul

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Seoul. 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 janvier 21, 2025.

The most flights from IST to SEL are scheduled on a Tuesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Seoul by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seoul ranges from 1.1 - 10.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.0 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Seoul when rainfall is around 1.1 in.

Temperature in Seoul by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seoul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. 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 Seoul. Reviews last updated janvier 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, Asiana Airlines and Etihad Airways from Istanbul to Seoul to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

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

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

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

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very good
79 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great experience in all aspects including passengers are respectful to each other. I will consider to use Korean Air again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Seoul. 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 Istanbul Airport to Seoul round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Southern ($524), Sichuan Airlines ($544), and MIAT Mongolian ($558) offers the cheapest pricing from Istanbul Airport to Seoul. China Southern is 8% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $299. However, be on the lookout for offers from MIAT Mongolian and Thai Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Istanbul Airport to Seoul for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Seoul from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Korean Air (80%), Asiana Airlines (48%), Turkish Airlines( 36%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $704. While the most popular route (Istanbul - Incheon Intl) can be booked for $623 on average our data indicates $1,615 when flying from Istanbul Airport to Seoul.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Seoul (average of $1,086). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Seoul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,722). 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 7 airlines flying from Istanbul to Seoul

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Seoul. 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 janvier 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$474Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
MIAT MongolianCheapest$594Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$643Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Uzbekistan AirwaysCheapest$733Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Korean AirCheapest$831Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$846Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,097Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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