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Flights from Seoul to Istanbul Starting at £158

For as little as £158, you can take your next adventure to Istanbul without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Seoul below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        ICN13:55
        12h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST20:15
        Mon, Feb 17|Seoul - Istanbul|Korean Air
        £289£349
        17% OFF
        17% OFF
        £349£289

        Choose Korean Air flights from Seoul to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with Korean Air departs from Incheon International Airport on Mon, Feb 17, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from £289 including taxes and charges.

      • ICN13:55
        12h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST20:15
        Mon, Feb 10|Seoul - Istanbul|Korean Air
        £290£349
        17% OFF
        17% OFF
        £349£290

        Choose Korean Air flights from Seoul to Istanbul. The one-way direct flight with Korean Air departs from Incheon International Airport on Mon, Feb 10, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from £290 including taxes and charges.

      • ICN14:30
        22h 20m
        1 stop
        IST06:50
        Sat, Feb 8|Seoul - Istanbul|Sichuan Airlines
        £158£349
        55% OFF
        55% OFF
        £349£158

        Choose Sichuan Airlines flights from Seoul to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Incheon International Airport on Sat, Feb 8, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from £158 including taxes and charges.

      • ICN14:30
        22h 20m
        1 stop
        IST06:50
        Thu, Feb 13|Seoul - Istanbul|Sichuan Airlines
        £159
        £159

        Choose Sichuan Airlines flights from Seoul to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Incheon International Airport on Thu, Feb 13, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from £159 including taxes and charges.

      • ICN09:25
        27h 15m
        1 stop
        IST06:40
        Wed, Mar 12|Seoul - Istanbul|China Southern Airlines
        £160
        £160

        Choose China Southern Airlines flights from Seoul to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with China Southern Airlines departs from Incheon International Airport on Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from £160 including taxes and charges.

      • ICN09:25
        27h 15m
        1 stop
        IST06:40
        Wed, Feb 19|Seoul - Istanbul|China Southern Airlines
        £161
        £161

        Choose China Southern Airlines flights from Seoul to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with China Southern Airlines departs from Incheon International Airport on Wed, Feb 19, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from £161 including taxes and charges.

      • ICN14:30
        22h 20m
        1 stop
        IST06:50
        Tue, Feb 11|Seoul - Istanbul|Sichuan Airlines
        £163
        £163

        Choose Sichuan Airlines flights from Seoul to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Incheon International Airport on Tue, Feb 11, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from £163 including taxes and charges.

      • ICN16:15
        20h 55m
        1 stop
        IST07:10
        Tue, Feb 11|Seoul - Istanbul|China Southern Airlines
        £163
        £163

        Choose China Southern Airlines flights from Seoul to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with China Southern Airlines departs from Incheon International Airport on Tue, Feb 11, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from £163 including taxes and charges.

      • ICN14:30
        22h 20m
        1 stop
        IST06:50
        Thu, Feb 6|Seoul - Istanbul|Sichuan Airlines
        £164
        £164

        Choose Sichuan Airlines flights from Seoul to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with Sichuan Airlines departs from Incheon International Airport on Thu, Feb 6, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from £164 including taxes and charges.

      • GMP12:00
        26h 10m
        1 stop
        IST08:10
        Thu, Feb 13|Seoul - Istanbul|China Eastern Airlines
        £165
        £165

        Choose China Eastern Airlines flights from Seoul to Istanbul. The one-way connecting flight with China Eastern Airlines departs from Gimpo International Airport on Thu, Feb 13, arriving at Istanbul Airport. One-way Prices start from £165 including taxes and charges.

      • SEL01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        IST02:00 pm
        Tue, Jan 28|Seoul - Istanbul|Korean Air
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Airlines Flying from Seoul to Istanbul

Compare prices from various providers below to understand which option best suits your travel needs, before enjoying a comfortable journey with a trusted airline from Seoul to Istanbul.
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Alternative Routes from Seoul to Istanbul

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? There are a few alternative ways to get to Istanbul from Seoul which could help you save money and time.

  • Cheapest
    China Southern Airlines
    GMP
    13:30
    23h 10m
    1 transfer
    IST
    06:40
    Gimpo International Airport - Istanbul Airport
    Mon, Mar 10China Southern Airlines
    £160
  • Sichuan Airlines
    ICN
    14:30
    22h 20m
    1 transfer
    IST
    06:50
    Incheon International Airport - Istanbul Airport
    Sat, Feb 22Sichuan Airlines
    £165
  • China Eastern Airlines
    ICN
    14:30
    24h 50m
    2 transfer
    SAW
    09:20
    Incheon International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
    Fri, Mar 7China Eastern Airlines
    £177
  • China Eastern Airlines
    ICN
    14:30
    24h 50m
    2 transfer
    SAW
    09:20
    Incheon International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
    Fri, Mar 7China Eastern Airlines
    £177
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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Seoul to Istanbul based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £883.

  • How long is the flight from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 11 hours 54 minutes to fly from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Istanbul?

    • The distance from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Airlines with flights from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air.

  • What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST)?

    Turkish Airlines operates 42 direct flights from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST).

  • How many airports in Istanbul (IST)?

    There are 2 airport(s) in Istanbul (IST): Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Information from Seoul to Istanbul

Cheapest direct flight price£158
Cheapest return ticket price£446
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelApril
Flight distance7,954.45km
Average flight time11 hours 54 minutes
Popular airlineAir Astana

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