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Cheap flights from Seoul to Istanbul from £221

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Etihad Airways Logo
01:15 - 12:50ICN  Incheon Intl-IST Istanbul
17h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 21:55IST  Istanbul-ICN Incheon Intl
26h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£459Etihad Airways
Wed, 30 Dec - Tue, 26 Jan
SCAT Airlines Logo
08:40 - 18:35ICN  Incheon Intl-IST Istanbul
15h 55m1 stop Shimkent
SCAT Airlines Logo
11:00 - 06:30IST  Istanbul-ICN Incheon Intl
13h 30m1 stop Shimkent
£466SCAT Airlines
Tue, 12 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
01:15 - 12:50ICN  Incheon Intl-IST Istanbul
17h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 10:45IST  Istanbul-ICN Incheon Intl
14h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£469Etihad Airways
Wed, 30 Dec - Thu, 28 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
17:50 - 12:50ICN  Incheon Intl-IST Istanbul
25h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 21:55IST  Istanbul-ICN Incheon Intl
26h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£470Etihad Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Sichuan Airlines Logo
14:30 - 06:10ICN  Incheon Intl-IST Istanbul
21h 40m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
15:30 - 13:30IST  Istanbul-ICN Incheon Intl
16h 00m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
£474Sichuan Airlines
Thu, 31 Dec - Mon, 25 Jan
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 00:55ICN  Incheon Intl-IST Istanbul
32h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:40 - 18:10IST  Istanbul-ICN Incheon Intl
36h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
£490Emirates
Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 10 Mar
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 17:35ICN  Incheon Intl-IST Istanbul
25h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:40 - 18:10IST  Istanbul-ICN Incheon Intl
36h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
£492Emirates
Mon, 4 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 17:35ICN  Incheon Intl-IST Istanbul
25h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
23:40 - 18:10IST  Istanbul-ICN Incheon Intl
36h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
£493Emirates
Mon, 4 Jan - Mon, 11 Jan
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 14:25ICN  Incheon Intl-IST Istanbul
22h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
01:55 - 18:10IST  Istanbul-ICN Incheon Intl
34h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
£494Emirates
Mon, 22 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 17:35ICN  Incheon Intl-IST Istanbul
25h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
18:35 - 18:10IST  Istanbul-ICN Incheon Intl
17h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
£495Emirates
Mon, 4 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan

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Emirates flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport

Our best Emirates deals on Seoul to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Emirates
1 Mar
ICN22:20Incheon Intl
25h 15m
1 stop
IST17:35Istanbul
11 Mar
IST20:05Istanbul
16h 05m
1 stop
ICN18:10Incheon Intl
£490
Emirates
4 Jan
ICN22:20Incheon Intl
25h 15m
1 stop
IST17:35Istanbul
11 Jan
IST23:40Istanbul
36h 30m
1 stop
ICN18:10Incheon Intl
£492
Emirates
4 Jan
ICN22:20Incheon Intl
25h 15m
1 stop
IST17:35Istanbul
11 Jan
IST23:40Istanbul
36h 30m
1 stop
ICN18:10Incheon Intl
£493

Korean Air flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport

Our best Korean Air deals on Seoul to Istanbul Airport flight tickets
Korean Air
8 Nov
ICN13:55Incheon Intl
12h 10m
IST20:05Istanbul
25 Nov
IST21:45Istanbul
10h 10m
ICN13:55Incheon Intl
£543
Korean Air
29 Nov
ICN13:55Incheon Intl
12h 10m
IST20:05Istanbul
13 Dec
IST21:45Istanbul
10h 10m
ICN13:55Incheon Intl
£545
Korean Air
8 Nov
ICN13:55Incheon Intl
12h 10m
IST20:05Istanbul
25 Nov
IST21:55Istanbul
10h 00m
ICN13:55Incheon Intl
£546

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IncheonIstanbul

ICN Incheon Intl - IST Istanbul

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Wed 30/12

01:15-12:50

1 stop17h 35m

Istanbul

Tue 26/1

13:55-21:55

1 stop26h 00m

£459
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IncheonIstanbul

ICN Incheon Intl - IST Istanbul

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Tue 12/1

08:40-18:35

1 stop15h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 21/1

11:00-06:30

1 stop13h 30m

£466

IncheonIstanbul

ICN Incheon Intl - IST Istanbul

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Wed 30/12

01:15-12:50

1 stop17h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 28/1

13:55-10:45

1 stop14h 50m

£469

IncheonIstanbul

ICN Incheon Intl - IST Istanbul

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Wed 4/11

17:50-12:50

1 stop25h 00m

Istanbul

Sun 15/11

13:55-21:55

1 stop26h 00m

£470

IncheonIstanbul

ICN Incheon Intl - IST Istanbul

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Thu 31/12

14:30-06:10

1 stop21h 40m

Istanbul

Mon 25/1

15:30-13:30

1 stop16h 00m

£474

IncheonIstanbul

ICN Incheon Intl - IST Istanbul

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Mon 1/3

22:20-00:55

1 stop32h 35m

Istanbul

Wed 10/3

23:40-18:10

1 stop36h 30m

£490

IncheonIstanbul

ICN Incheon Intl - IST Istanbul

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/1

22:20-17:35

1 stop25h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 11/1

23:40-18:10

1 stop36h 30m

£492

IncheonIstanbul

ICN Incheon Intl - IST Istanbul

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/1

22:20-17:35

1 stop25h 15m

Istanbul

Mon 11/1

23:40-18:10

1 stop36h 30m

£493

IncheonIstanbul

ICN Incheon Intl - IST Istanbul

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Mon 22/2

22:20-14:25

1 stop22h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 24/2

01:55-18:10

1 stop34h 15m

£494

IncheonIstanbul

ICN Incheon Intl - IST Istanbul

ICNIST

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/1

22:20-17:35

1 stop25h 15m

Istanbul

Thu 28/1

18:35-18:10

1 stop17h 35m

£495

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Seoul to Istanbul Airport

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £407 to £696.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £459.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Istanbul Airport?

In general, December 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 £404. If you are unable to visit Istanbul Airport during the month of December, then departing from Seoul during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around £455.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Seoul to Istanbul Airport is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Istanbul Airport on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as £560. The most expensive day to fly to Istanbul Airport is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around £1,352.

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

Flying to Istanbul Airport from Seoul in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £716 when looking at flights departing in the evening. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are £1,503 on average. Flights to Istanbul Airport from Seoul in the morning are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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 from Seoul to Istanbul Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Istanbul Airport from Seoul when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Istanbul Airport for around £527 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 £446 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Seoul to Istanbul Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Seoul to Istanbul Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 53% on your flight if you consider stops on a Seoul to Istanbul Airport flight.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Seoul to Istanbul Airport flights are approximately 25% 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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Cheap Seoul to Istanbul Airport (SEL to IST) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£221

Fastest flight time

12h 00m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Istanbul Airport from Seoul in the past 72 hours is £221. The best return flight deal from Seoul to Istanbul Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £459.
The fastest flight from Seoul to Istanbul Airport takes 12h 00m
Direct flights go from Seoul to Istanbul Airport every day.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Seoul to Istanbul Airport

  • How far is Seoul to Istanbul by plane?

    Seoul and Istanbul are 4939.7 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 12h 00m.

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

    Prices for flights from Seoul to Istanbul Airport were last updated today.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for 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?

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