Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Seoul?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Seoul takes around 10 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Seoul?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and Seoul is 7931 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Seoul?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Istanbul and Seoul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and London, Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Manila, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Los Angeles, Manchester, Jeju City, Shanghai, San Francisco, Okinawa Island, Fukuoka, Busan, Sapporo, Sydney, Bali, Cebu.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 8

What airports are near Seoul?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Daegu International, Cheongju International, Yangyang International, Gunsan, Wonju.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Seoul?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Seoul with China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Pegasus, Scat Airlines, Air China.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Istanbul and Seoul?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul and Seoul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Istanbul and Seoul?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Istanbul and Seoul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu

Question 13

How many airports are there near Seoul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Seoul. The main one is Incheon International and other nearby airports include Daegu International, Cheongju International, Yangyang International, Gunsan, Wonju.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Seoul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Seoul arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Istanbul and Seoul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Istanbul and Seoul arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£246
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£939
Cheapest round-trip	£377
Average round-trip	£679
Nonstop flights in October	£705 – £1,307

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
AREX Express Train to Seoul Station	43 min	₩9,500; non-stop express service	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to Seoul Station
AREX All-Stop Train	58-66 min	₩4,150 – ₩4,750; varies by destination station	every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Limousine Bus	60-90 min	₩15,000 – ₩18,000; varies by route and destination	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct to hotels
Taxi	50-80 min	₩65,000 – ₩100,000; metered; toll fees extra	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Seoul Metro Line 5 and 9	20-35 min	₩1,400 – ₩1,650; T-money card fare	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick and affordable
AREX to Seoul Station	20-25 min	₩1,450 – ₩1,850; all-stop service only	every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)	connecting to KTX
Airport Limousine Bus	30-60 min	₩7,000 – ₩9,000; varies by route	every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Gangnam area
Taxi	25-50 min	₩25,000 – ₩40,000; metered fare	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	late night arrivals

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Turkish Airlines	---	1	1	2	2	1	2
Asiana Airlines	---	1	1	1	---	---	---
Korean Air	---	---	---	---	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Thursday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
Turkish Airlines	1	2	1	2	2	1	2
Asiana Airlines	---	2	2	3	1	1	1
Korean Air	1	---	1	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 26 total	Daily flights: 3.71 average	Most flights: Thursday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Scat Airlines	VSV	DV	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	1°C	-5°C
February	4°C	-2°C
March	11°C	2°C
April	17°C	7°C
May	22°C	13°C
June	27°C	18°C
July	29°C	22°C
August	29°C	22°C
September	26°C	18°C
October	19°C	11°C
November	11°C	4°C
December	2°C	-3°C

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