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Flight deals from Seoul to Istanbul

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seoul to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.SAR 797 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Mar.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Sat, 15 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 797, select.
Istanbul.SAR 832 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Apr.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Gimpo International on Sat, 5 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 832, select.
Istanbul.SAR 844 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 May.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 844, select.
Istanbul.SAR 860 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Jun.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Incheon International on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 860, select.
Istanbul.SAR 869 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Incheon International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 869, select.
Istanbul.SAR 1,156 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov.One-way flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,156, select.
Istanbul.SAR 1,159 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct.One-way flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with MIAT Mongolian Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,159, select.
Istanbul.SAR 1,220 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Incheon International on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,220, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seoul to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from SAR 797
Apr
from SAR 832
May
from SAR 844
Jun
from SAR 860
Jul
from SAR 1,243
Aug
from SAR 1,221
Sep
from SAR 869
Oct
from SAR 1,159
Nov
from SAR 1,156
Dec
from SAR 1,220
Jan
from SAR 1,240
Feb
from SAR 1,260

Direct flights from Seoul to Istanbul

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Seoul to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundSAR 797
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time11 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week27

Finding cheap flights from Seoul to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Seoul to Istanbul is SAR 1,446. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Seoul to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air fly direct from Seoul to Istanbul.
As of March 2025, there are 27 flights per week flying from Seoul to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Istanbul is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Seoul, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from SAR 1,446.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Seoul to Istanbul on Tuesday, 18 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul is Sichuan Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines.

How to find cheap flights to Istanbul from Seoul

Looking for cheap tickets from Seoul to Istanbul? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

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  • Flex your dates to find the best Seoul-Istanbul ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Istanbul from Seoul.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Seoul-Istanbul flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Seoul and Istanbul? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Seoul and Istanbul. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Istanbul, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Seoul to Istanbul flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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