Find Cheap Flights from Seoul to Istanbul (SEL - IST)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$566	Etihad 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Feb 19 — Thu, Mar 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Istanbul is currently $566
Cheapest one-way flight	$215	China Southern 1 stop 36 hr Wed, Apr 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Seoul to Istanbul is currently $215
Cheapest nonstop flights	$599	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 12 hr Mon, Feb 23 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Seoul to Istanbul is currently $599
Last-minute weekend getaway	$653	Etihad 1 stop 20 hr Fri, Jan 30 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Seoul to Istanbul is currently $653
Cheapest business class flights	$1,399	Asiana Airlines Nonstop 12 hr Fri, Apr 3 — Thu, Apr 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Seoul to Istanbul is currently $1,399

Fastest flight	11 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Seoul to Istanbul takes 11 hr 30 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 Seoul to Istanbul is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $405–630
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $540–750

Popular airlines from Seoul to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $599

Typical price: $810–1,900

11 weekly nonstop flights

ICN - IST Every day
Korean Air

Nonstop

from $600

Typical price: $780–1,800

3 weekly nonstop flights

ICN - IST Every Mon, Wed, Fri
Asiana Airlines

Nonstop

from $880

Typical price: $920–1,350

3 weekly nonstop flights

ICN - IST Every Tue, Thu, Sat
China Southern

from $468

Typical price: $630–4,600

41 weekly connecting flights

GMP, ICN - IST Every day
Qatar Airways

from $624

Typical price: $640–1,200

33 weekly connecting flights

ICN - IST, SAW Every day
China Eastern

Typical price: $485–940

16 weekly connecting flights

GMP, ICN - IST Every day

Popular airports near Seoul

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

Seoul South Korea 11 mi
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)

Cheongju-si South Korea 63 mi
Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Seoul South Korea 31 mi
Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE)

Daegu South Korea 147 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 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Seoul to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Seoul to Istanbul are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $405 to $630.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $566. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $215.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Seoul to Istanbul is $599, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Seoul to Istanbul is $600, flying from Jan 26 to Feb 9.
The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul to Istanbul is $880, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Seoul to Istanbul is $468, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 17.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Seoul to Istanbul is $624, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Istanbul starts at $566 from Thu, Feb 19 to Thu, Mar 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $215 and departs on Wed, Apr 1.

11 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Seoul to Istanbul.

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).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Seoul 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 counts as the best airline for your flights from Seoul 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 Seoul to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 11 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 41 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Seoul to Istanbul are:

Korean Air offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Korean Air flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Asiana Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Asiana Airlines flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Qatar Airways offers 33 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
China Eastern offers 16 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Seoul to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $566. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $215.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Seoul to Istanbul is $599, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Seoul to Istanbul is $600, flying from Jan 26 to Feb 9.
The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul to Istanbul is $880, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 29.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Seoul to Istanbul is $468, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 17.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Seoul to Istanbul is $624, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 4.

Turkish Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Seoul to Istanbul.

There are 11 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Seoul to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Korean Air direct flights from Seoul to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
There are 3 Asiana Airlines direct flights from Seoul to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seoul and Istanbul at price $653 is offered by Etihad from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2.

Turkish Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Seoul to Istanbul.

There are 11 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Seoul to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Korean Air direct flights from Seoul to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
There are 3 Asiana Airlines direct flights from Seoul to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Seoul and Istanbul start at $599 from Mon, Feb 23 to Sun, Mar 8 with Turkish Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Seoul 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.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Seoul and Istanbul start at $1,399 from Fri, Apr 3 to Thu, Apr 16 with Asiana Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Seoul and Istanbul start at $566 from Thu, Feb 19 to Thu, Mar 5.

To book business class trips from Seoul 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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Seoul and Istanbul starts at $653 from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2 with Etihad.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Seoul and Istanbul at price $653 is offered by Etihad from Fri, Jan 30 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Seoul 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.