Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to Istanbul (SEA - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Seattle to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$560	British Airways 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jan 1 — Wed, Jan 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Istanbul is currently $560
Cheapest one-way flight	$426	Icelandair 1 stop 23 hr Wed, Nov 12	The cheapest one-way flight from Seattle to Istanbul is currently $426
Cheapest nonstop flights	$798	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Wed, Jan 21	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Seattle to Istanbul is currently $798
Last-minute weekend getaway	$955	Delta, Pegasus 1 stop 17 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Seattle to Istanbul is currently $955
Cheapest business class flights	$2,570	Icelandair 1 stop 23 hr Sat, Dec 27 — Fri, Jan 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Seattle to Istanbul is currently $2,570

Fastest flight	11 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Seattle to Istanbul takes 11 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Istanbul is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $710–1,100
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,150–1,450

Popular airlines from Seattle to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $798

Typical price: $1,000–1,700

10 weekly nonstop flights

SEA - IST Every day
British Airways

from $562

Typical price: $1,050–2,350

31 weekly connecting flights

SEA - IST, SAW Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,022

Typical price: $1,000–1,700

25 weekly connecting flights

SEA - IST, SAW Every day
Lufthansa

from $562

Typical price: $1,000–1,900

17 weekly connecting flights

SEA - IST Every day
Icelandair

from $429

Typical price: $1,450–2,550

7 weekly connecting flights

SEA - IST Every Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Emirates

from $1,752

Typical price: $1,750–2,250

7 weekly connecting flights

SEA - IST Every day

Popular airports near Seattle

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Seattle United States 19 min 11 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)

Portland United States 2 hr 43 min 140 mi
Paine Field (PAE)

Everett United States 31 min 21 mi
Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

Bellingham United States 1 hr 31 min 82 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 1 min 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 33 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Seattle to Istanbul

When are the cheapest days to fly from Seattle to Istanbul?

The cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $710 to $1,100.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways from $560. The cheapest one-way flight was with Icelandair from $426.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $798, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $562, flying from Jan 1 to Jan 14.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $1,022, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 19.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $562, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 22.
The cheapest Icelandair flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $429, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 23.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $1,752, flying from Nov 9 to Nov 24.

What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Istanbul starts at $560 from Thu, Jan 1 to Wed, Jan 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $426 and departs on Wed, Nov 12.

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Istanbul?

11 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Seattle to Istanbul.

When should you fly to Istanbul, Türkiye?

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Seattle to Istanbul?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Seattle to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Seattle to Istanbul?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Seattle to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Seattle to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 31 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Seattle to Istanbul are:

Qatar Airways offers 25 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Lufthansa offers 17 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Icelandair offers 7 connecting flights per week. Icelandair flies from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Emirates offers 7 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Seattle and Istanbul.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seattle to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways from $560. The cheapest one-way flight was with Icelandair from $426.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $798, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 21.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $562, flying from Jan 1 to Jan 14.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $1,022, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 19.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $562, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 22.
The cheapest Icelandair flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $429, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 23.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Seattle to Istanbul is $1,752, flying from Nov 9 to Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Seattle to Istanbul.

There are 10 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Seattle to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seattle and Istanbul at price $955 is offered by Delta, Pegasus from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines flies direct from Seattle to Istanbul.

There are 10 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul available?

There are direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Seattle and Istanbul start at $798 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 21 with Turkish Airlines.

How can I find nonstop flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Seattle to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Seattle and Istanbul start at $2,570 from Sat, Dec 27 to Fri, Jan 9 with Icelandair.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Seattle to Istanbul?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Seattle and Istanbul start at $560 from Thu, Jan 1 to Wed, Jan 14.

How can I book business class trips from Seattle to Istanbul?

To book business class trips from Seattle to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Seattle to Istanbul next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Seattle and Istanbul starts at $955 from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20 with Delta, Pegasus.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Seattle to Istanbul?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seattle and Istanbul at price $955 is offered by Delta, Pegasus from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Seattle to Istanbul?

To find last-minute flight deals from Seattle to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.