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Cheap flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport from $218

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These are some of the best round-trip flight deals from Seoul to Istanbul that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
2:30 pm - 8:00 amICN-IST
23h 30m1 stop
2:00 pm - 11:55 amIST-ICN
15h 55m1 stop
$397China Eastern
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Wed, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 15
12:00 pm - 8:00 amGMP-IST
26h 00m1 stop
2:00 pm - 7:50 pmIST-GMP
23h 50m1 stop
$399China Eastern
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Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 8
4:20 pm - 8:00 amICN-IST
21h 40m1 stop
2:00 pm - 11:55 amIST-ICN
15h 55m1 stop
$399China Eastern
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Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 8
1:35 am - 1:10 pmICN-IST
17h 35m1 stop
7:30 am - 10:45 amIST-ICN
21h 15m1 stop
$536Etihad Airways
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Mon, Apr 14 - Wed, May 14
1:35 am - 6:10 amICN-IST
34h 35m1 stop
7:30 am - 10:45 amIST-ICN
21h 15m1 stop
$569Etihad Airways
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Sun, May 4 - Sun, May 18
10:45 am - 4:55 pmICN-IST
12h 10mnonstop
4:45 pm - 8:40 amIST-ICN
9h 55mnonstop
$659Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Mar 24 - Thu, Apr 3
9:35 am - 3:40 pmICN-IST
12h 05mnonstop
5:40 pm - 9:20 amIST-ICN
9h 40mnonstop
$678Asiana Airlines
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Sat, Mar 22 - Thu, Apr 10
10:45 am - 4:55 pmICN-IST
12h 10mnonstop
4:45 pm - 8:40 amIST-ICN
9h 55mnonstop
$683Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Mar 28 - Tue, Apr 1
10:25 am - 4:10 pmICN-IST
11h 45mnonstop
5:40 pm - 9:20 amIST-ICN
9h 40mnonstop
$730Asiana Airlines
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Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 8
1:40 pm - 7:40 pmICN-IST
12h 00mnonstop
9:20 pm - 1:25 pmIST-ICN
10h 05mnonstop
$757Korean Air
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Sat, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 12

China Eastern flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport

Our best China Eastern deals on Seoul to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
China Eastern
Apr 2
ICN2:30 pmIncheon Intl
23h 30m
1 stop
IST8:00 amIstanbul
Apr 15
IST2:00 pmIstanbul
15h 55m
1 stop
ICN11:55 amIncheon Intl
China Eastern
Apr 1
GMP12:00 pmSeoul Gimpo Intl
26h 00m
1 stop
IST8:00 amIstanbul
Apr 8
IST2:00 pmIstanbul
23h 50m
1 stop
GMP7:50 pmSeoul Gimpo Intl
China Eastern
Jun 1
ICN6:25 pmIncheon Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
IST8:00 amIstanbul
Jun 15
IST2:00 pmIstanbul
21h 25m
1 stop
ICN5:25 pmIncheon Intl

MIAT Mongolian flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport

Our best MIAT Mongolian deals on Seoul to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
MIAT Mongolian
May 19
ICN2:20 pmIncheon Intl
28h 05m
1 stop
IST12:25 pmIstanbul
Jun 10
IST2:10 pmIstanbul
28h 30m
1 stop
ICN12:40 amIncheon Intl
MIAT Mongolian
May 5
ICN12:05 amIncheon Intl
18h 20m
1 stop
IST12:25 pmIstanbul
May 13
IST2:10 pmIstanbul
26h 15m
1 stop
ICN10:25 pmIncheon Intl
MIAT Mongolian
May 5
ICN2:20 pmIncheon Intl
28h 05m
1 stop
IST12:25 pmIstanbul
May 18
IST2:10 pmIstanbul
16h 40m
1 stop
ICN12:50 pmIncheon Intl

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Seoul and Istanbul Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Istanbul Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $460. If you don’t want to visit Istanbul Airport in February, then you should wait until March to fly from Seoul, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $483.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $841. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Seoul because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,391.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Istanbul Airport?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Seoul to Istanbul Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $589. Flying to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,010.

What is the cheapest Seoul to Istanbul flight route?

Fly from Incheon Intl to Istanbul for the best Seoul - Istanbul flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Istanbul Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Seoul when booking 4 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around $649 when searching 4 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Istanbul Airport from Seoul for as low as $539 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Seoul to Istanbul flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Seoul to Istanbul flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Seoul to Istanbul Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2025, prices for Seoul to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 45% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Seoul to Istanbul Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$218

Fastest flight time

11h 30m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun
The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Seoul in the past 72 hours is $218. The best round-trip flight deal from Seoul to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $397.
The fastest flight from Seoul to Istanbul Airport takes 11h 30m
Direct flights go from Seoul to Istanbul Airport on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

  • How far is Seoul to Istanbul by plane?

    The distance between Seoul and Istanbul is about 4939.7 mi. Typically, this will take 11h 45m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

    Prices for flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Seoul to Istanbul Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Istanbul Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Istanbul Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Istanbul Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

  • What is the most popular airline from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?


Best airlines flying from Seoul to Istanbul Airport

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Rating
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China EasternPriceFrom $363Free CancellationRating
7.0
127 reviews
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MIAT MongolianPriceFrom $492Free CancellationRating
8.5
14 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $539Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,175 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $549Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,236 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $594Free CancellationRating
8.2
443 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $617Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,797 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $621Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,568 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $675Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,035 reviews
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Uzbekistan AirwaysPriceFrom $734Free CancellationRating
7.1
28 reviews
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  • Asiana Airlines Flights From Seoul to Istanbul Airport

    Asiana Airlines flies from Seoul to Istanbul Airport around 13 times per week, with 443 momondo users rating the airline 8.2/10. The cheapest Asiana Airlines deal from Seoul to Istanbul Airport in the last 72 hours was $594 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $798 for Asiana Airlines flights on this route.

  • Turkish Airlines Flights From Seoul to Istanbul Airport

    Turkish Airlines (7.3/10 from 3,796 reviews) operates around 13 flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport in any given week. The average Turkish Airlines airfare for this route is around $837, with deals from around $617 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Seoul to Istanbul Airport flight searches in the last 72 hours.


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