Can I fly direct from Istanbul to Seoul?

Historically, direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul have been available, making up approximately 5.4% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

How many hours is the flight from Istanbul to Seoul?

The typical direct flight from Istanbul to Seoul has a duration of approximately 9 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging about 18 hours and 15 minutes. The air distance between Istanbul and Seoul is approximately 7923 kilometers.

How often do Istanbul to Seoul flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Istanbul to Seoul route frequently experience drops. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. The route is characterized by consistent price fluctuations, offering potential savings for those monitoring prices.

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Istanbul to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Seoul

Flights from Istanbul to Seoul cover a substantial distance of 7923 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. For travelers considering this journey, fares typically range from $973–$1446, with a median price of $1205. Right now, prices are near the typical level for this route, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Istanbul to Seoul.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Seoul, you will find that February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $486. Following February, December also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $677. April is another cost-effective option, showing a median fare of $690.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 5.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make at least two stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Istanbul to Seoul, including connections, takes approximately 37h 40m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting itineraries, which often involve multiple stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Seoul

Regular price: $621 - $1,000

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

Regularly, flights from Istanbul to Seoul range from $621 to $1000. The current lowest deal is $473 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 17-Nov 26.

now $473

Low $621

High $1,000

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Seoul

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Seoul is February, with a median price of $486. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1292. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $486

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,292

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Seoul

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$515

$526

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$515

$541

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$542

$475

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$531

$523

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$527

$540

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$522

$537

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 21

$853 → $522

39%

8 nights

Jan 9 - Jan 17

$834 → $504

40%

6 nights

Jan 2 - Jan 8

$852 → $524

39%

7 nights

Jan 5 - Jan 12

$853 → $525

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Seoul

Istanbul - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Istanbul to Seoul are near the typical level of $1205.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $486

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Seoul, with a median price of $486.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 37h 40m

The median flight time from Istanbul to Seoul is 37 hours 40 minutes, indicating a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers typically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights

Korean Air is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the Istanbul to Seoul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Seoul are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Seoul, offering competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~$472

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a major hub for flights to Seoul, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~48 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$471

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International is a useful alternative for regional international routes, especially for low-cost carriers.

📍 ~110 km from Seoul (reachable by bus and rail)

💸 Flights from ~$763

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Istanbul to Seoul is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $1035. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1275. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance can also result in higher prices, with an average of $1396.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Istanbul to Seoul is considered to be $973 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $1205. Prices can range, with 75% of fares being $1446 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Seoul, with a median price of $486. December and April also offer relatively lower median prices at $677 and $690, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $1205, indicating significant savings are possible by choosing to fly in these historically cheaper months.

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Istanbul to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Seoul

Regular price: $621 - $1,000

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

Regularly, flights from Istanbul to Seoul range from $621 to $1000. The current lowest deal is $473 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 17-Nov 26.

now $473

Low $621

High $1,000

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Seoul

February

Cheapest

Flights from $486

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,292

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul

Korean Air

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Seoul

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$515

$526

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$515

$541

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$542

$475

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$531

$523

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$527

$540

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IST - Seoul

Istanbul (IST) - Seoul (ICN)

China Southern Airlines

$522

$537

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 21

$853 → $522

39%

8 nights

Jan 9 - Jan 17

$834 → $504

40%

6 nights

Jan 2 - Jan 8

$852 → $524

39%

7 nights

Jan 5 - Jan 12

$853 → $525

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Seoul

Istanbul - Seoul route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Istanbul to Seoul are near the typical level of $1205.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $486

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Seoul, with a median price of $486.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 37h 40m

The median flight time from Istanbul to Seoul is 37 hours 40 minutes, indicating a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers typically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Korean Air offers direct flights

Korean Air is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the Istanbul to Seoul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Istanbul to Seoul are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Cheapest

Istanbul Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Seoul, offering competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~$472

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a major hub for flights to Seoul, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~48 km from city center (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$471

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Cheongju International (CJJ)

Cheongju International is a useful alternative for regional international routes, especially for low-cost carriers.

Seoul, South Korea

93% AI deal score

$2,564

$1,782

Save $782

Air France

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Seoul

Today’s best flight deals from Istanbul to Seoul

Istanbul to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Seoul

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Seoul

Direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Seoul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Seoul

Istanbul - Seoul route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $486

Median flight time is 37h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Korean Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

Best Elite deals to Seoul

Sep 07

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 15

Sep 15

Sep 15

Feb 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

When should I buy Istanbul to Seoul tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Istanbul to Seoul?

What's the best month to fly from Istanbul to Seoul?

Can I fly direct from Istanbul to Seoul?

How many hours is the flight from Istanbul to Seoul?

How often do Istanbul to Seoul flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Istanbul

Flights to Seoul from other cities

Istanbul to Seoul: Overview

Insights for flights from Istanbul to Seoul

How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Seoul

The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Seoul

Direct flights from Istanbul to Seoul

Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Seoul

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

Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Seoul

Istanbul - Seoul route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $486

Median flight time is 37h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Korean Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Istanbul main airports to depart from

Seoul main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Seoul used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seoul

Best Elite deals to Seoul

Sep 07

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 08

Sep 15

Sep 15

Sep 15

Feb 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seoul

When should I buy Istanbul to Seoul tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Istanbul to Seoul?

What's the best month to fly from Istanbul to Seoul?