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Book one-way or return flights from Seoul to Istanbul from as little as £178. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today!

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Airlines Flying from Seoul to Istanbul

View airlines operating flights from Seoul to Istanbul. Compare prices, find the option that best suits your travel needs, and enjoy a comfortable journey with a trusted airline.

Air China
From £177
China Eastern Airlines
From £181
China Southern Airlines
From £182
Jeju Air
From £213
Air Busan
From £214
Jin Air
From £215
Eastar Jet
From £217
Korean Air
From £218
T'Way Air
From £218
Asiana Airlines
From £221
ANA airlines

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Alternative Routes from Seoul to Istanbul

Discover different routes, airlines, and transfers and find the best alternative flights for your journey from Seoul to Istanbul.

  • Cheapest
    Air China
    ICN
    10:25
    29h 5m
    2 transfer
    SAW
    09:30
    Incheon International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
    Thu, May 16Air China
    £177
  • China Eastern Airlines
    GMP
    12:00
    26h 30m
    1 transfer
    IST
    08:30
    Gimpo International Airport - Istanbul Airport
    Sat, Jun 15China Eastern Airlines
    £181
  • Air China
    GMP
    14:20
    25h 10m
    2 transfer
    SAW
    09:30
    Gimpo International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
    Sat, May 18Air China
    £185
  • Air China
    GMP
    14:20
    25h 10m
    2 transfer
    SAW
    09:30
    Gimpo International Airport - Sabiha Gokcen Airport
    Sat, May 18Air China
    £185
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How do I find the cheapest flights?

  • 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 £854.
  • How long is the flight from Seoul (SEL) to Istanbul (IST)?

    It takes about 11 hours 42 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 3 airport(s) in Istanbul (IST): Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

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Flight Information from Seoul to Istanbul

Cheapest direct flight price

£177

Cheapest return ticket price

£554

Cheapest month

March

Peak season for travel

October

Flight distance

7,954.45km

Average flight time

11 hours 42 minutes

Popular airline

Finnair