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Today’s best flight deals from Seattle to Istanbul

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Seattle to Istanbul

September 20 - September 26

Cheapest

SEA - Istanbul

$876

$718

Round trip

September 6 - September 20

SEA - Istanbul

$841

$719

Round trip

October 16 - October 23

SEA - Istanbul

$822

$728

Round trip

October 1 - October 10

SEA - Istanbul

$793

$730

Round trip

October 18 - October 24

SEA - Istanbul

$822

$731

Round trip

October 1 - October 15

SEA - Istanbul

$785

$734

Round trip

November 3 - November 10

SEA - Istanbul

$909

$743

Round trip

September 5 - September 19

Earliest

SEA - Istanbul

$837

$748

Round trip

October 3 - October 10

SEA - Istanbul

$942

$749

Round trip

December 6 - December 20

Best

SEA - Istanbul

$1,060

$759

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Seattle to Istanbul

A typical journey from Seattle to Istanbul takes about 22h 30m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9745 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the time spent on connecting flights.
For those seeking cheap flights from Seattle to Istanbul, fares typically range from $574–$1001, with a median of $747. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Istanbul? The most affordable months to fly are typically December and February, both with a median fare of $574. March also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $578.
While some direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul are available, only 21.2% of recent fares were non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Istanbul

Regular price: $740 - $1,368

Prices for flights from Seattle to Istanbul are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $740 and $1368. The current lowest deal is $718 with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Sep 20-Sep 26.

now $718

Low $740

High $1,368

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Istanbul

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Istanbul is February, with a median price of $574. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1084. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $574

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,084

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Direct flights from Seattle to Istanbul

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Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Istanbul

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Istanbul

Qatar Airways

Seattle (SEA) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$1,148

$949

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Istanbul

Qatar Airways

Seattle (SEA) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$1,154

$1,067

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Istanbul

Qatar Airways

Seattle (SEA) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$1,154

$1,030

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Istanbul

Qatar Airways

Seattle (SEA) - Istanbul (IST)

Qatar Airways

$1,153

$1,034

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Istanbul

Icelandair

Seattle (SEA) - Istanbul (SAW)

Icelandair

$869

$844

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Istanbul

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Seattle (SEA) - Istanbul (IST)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$877

$834

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Istanbul

14 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 20

$1,060  →  $759

28%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,034  →  $772

25%

7 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 24

$1,148  →  $949

17%

7 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 10

$942  →  $749

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Istanbul

Seattle - Istanbul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Seattle to Istanbul are above the typical level, with a median price of $747.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $574.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 22h 30m.

The median flight duration from Seattle to Istanbul is 22 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

About 21% of deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers direct flights.

Turkish Airlines is one airline that offers direct flights on the Seattle to Istanbul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Historically, deals for flights on this route appear frequently, averaging more than one per day.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers flights to Istanbul and is often the cheapest option from Seattle.

📍 ~15 km from Seattle (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$718

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field is an alternative departure airport from Seattle for flights to Istanbul.

📍 ~10 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1406

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is another option for flights departing from Seattle to Istanbul.

📍 ~5 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$718

Istanbul main airports to arrive at

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Seattle to Istanbul.

📍 ~35 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$718

Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)

Sabiha Gökçen International provides an alternative arrival point for flights from Seattle to Istanbul.

📍 ~32 km from Istanbul city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$728

Airports nearby Istanbul used as alternative

Esenboğa International (ESB)

Esenboğa International can serve as a primary alternative for domestic and international network redundancy.

📍 ~350 km from Istanbul (requires a domestic flight or high-speed train connection)

💸 Flights from ~$918

Adnan Menderes (ADB)

Adnan Menderes offers extensive European connections and high reliability as an alternative arrival airport.

📍 ~300 km from Istanbul (travel usually requires a separate domestic leg)

💸 Flights from ~$893

Yenişehir (YEI)

Yenişehir is an alternative for travelers heading to the southern Marmara region and Istanbul's Asian side.

📍 ~80 km from Istanbul (accessible via the Osmangazi Bridge or ferry services)

💸 Flights from ~$1208

Burgas (BOJ)

Cheapest

Burgas is the closest international airport outside of Turkey, useful for travelers with appropriate documents.

📍 ~200 km from Istanbul (requires crossing an international land border)

💸 Flights from ~$774

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Aug 21

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$5,598

$3,332

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$5,615

$3,351

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$5,622

$3,353

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$5,586

$3,363

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$5,757

$3,388

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$5,682

$3,389

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92% AI deal score

$5,635

$3,418

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,749

$3,475

Save $2,274

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,850

$3,478

Save $2,372

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Istanbul, Turkey

92% AI deal score

$5,613

$3,479

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$5,419

$3,464

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,328

$3,472

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,269

$3,472

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,328

$3,472

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,358

$3,472

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,275

$3,472

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,349

$3,472

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,283

$3,472

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Nov 03

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,573

$3,525

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Oct 24

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,351

$3,527

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Oct 15

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,275

$3,528

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,356

$3,528

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Oct 10

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,270

$3,528

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,270

$3,528

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,265

$3,528

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,365

$3,528

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,343

$3,528

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,352

$3,528

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Nov 03

Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,554

$3,530

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,608

$3,533

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,648

$3,536

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$5,662

$3,536

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$5,554

$3,536

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91% AI deal score

$5,543

$3,536

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,351

$3,537

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Istanbul, Turkey

91% AI deal score

$5,592

$3,538

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91% AI deal score

$5,664

$3,560

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Istanbul, Turkey

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$5,587

$3,603

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$5,479

$3,604

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$2,446

$1,644

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$5,212

$3,721

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$4,014

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$4,651

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$5,777

$4,168

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$5,673

$4,170

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$5,608

$4,527

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$6,148

$4,737

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$6,510

$5,149

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$6,495

$5,153

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$5,964

$5,402

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Istanbul, Turkey

79% AI deal score

$4,604

$4,351

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79% AI deal score

$6,209

$5,803

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77% AI deal score

$4,750

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77% AI deal score

$6,093

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$4,948

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76% AI deal score

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$3,621

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$2,896

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Istanbul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Seattle to Istanbul is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $698. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with an average of $1113 for tickets purchased 28-59 days out. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of travel, show an average price of $804, which is higher than the ideal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seattle to Istanbul is considered to be $574 or less. The median price for this route in the trailing 90 days was $747. Prices can go up significantly, with 75% of prices being $1001 or less. Aiming for a fare around $574 or lower would secure a very competitive price.

Historically, December and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Seattle to Istanbul, both with a median price of $574. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $578. The annual median price for this route is $747, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.