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Cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Istanbul

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration18 h and 20 mFlights between Seoul and Istanbul take, on average, 18 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£230Cheapest price for a flight between Seoul and Istanbul found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsIncheon International AirportFor flights from Seoul to Istanbul

Destination airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportWhen travelling from Seoul to Istanbul

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Seoul to Istanbul

Airlines flying this routeTurkish AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Seoul to Istanbul

One-way average Price£493The average price for a flight Seoul - Istanbul at Opodo is £493, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Istanbul when departing from Seoul

Exchange rate

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Last checked on Tue 27/10

Distance: 4,943 mi

Seoul airports

Incheon International Airport (ICN)How far from city centre: 35 mi

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 21 mi

Book your Seoul to Istanbul flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Seoul to Istanbul (Turkey) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £230, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Seoul to Istanbul takes roughly 13 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Seoul–Istanbul route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Arrival airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Tips for cheaper flights from Seoul to Istanbul

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Seoul to Istanbul:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Istanbul. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Seoul to Istanbul

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Seoul to Istanbul?

When you fly from Seoul to Istanbul the average price is £493. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Seoul to Istanbul at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Seoul to Istanbul is 230 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Seoul to Istanbul?

The most popular months to book a flight from Seoul to Istanbul are February, December and March, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Seoul to Istanbul?

The best time of the year to go to Istanbul when flying from Seoul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, May is the top 1º month to fly to Istanbul from Seoul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, October and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Seoul - Istanbul.

How long does the flight take to go from Seoul to Istanbul?

The total flight time between Seoul and Istanbul is of around 18 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,943.02 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Seoul and Istanbul?

The main airport route flying between Seoul and Istanbul is: Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport(SAW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Seoul to Istanbul?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Seoul to Istanbul are:

Asiana Airlines.
Turkish Airlines.
Asiana Airlines.

Emirates

China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines

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